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Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Monthly on Wednesdays, October 2018–June 2019, 7:00–9:00 pm
A Tribute To Marj Tobias:
a Celebratory Brunch featuring Dr. Zorba Paster
Sunday, October 28
11:00 am
September 19, 2018
10 Tishrei 5779
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Wednesday
Sep 19Yom Kippur Mincha, Yizkor and N'ilah (concluding) Services
Wednesday, Sep 19th 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
The day concludes with an expanded service of confession, followed by a Yizkor service of memory to recall the deeds of our own loved ones. Our day of fasting and worship concludes with our individual dedication to improved lives and ways of interacting with others. -
Friday
Sep 21Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Sep 22Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday
Sep 23Erev Sukkot Service
Sunday, Sep 23rd 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
We celebrate the bounty of our personal harvests with symbols of the harvest of the land of Israel. -
Friday
Sep 28Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Sep 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Sep 29Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday
Sep 30Community Simchat Torah Celebration
Sunday, Sep 30th 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join all members of our community as we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and begin the cycle once more. -
Sunday
Sep 30Conclusion of Sukkot Yizkor Service
Sunday, Sep 30th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
We memorialize our loved ones as we remember the many holidays we enjoyed with them. -
Friday
Oct 5Shabbalala
Friday, Oct 5th 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Oct 6Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Oct 6Shabbat Morning Service/Elliot Staresinic Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Oct 12Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Oct 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Oct 13Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Oct 19Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Oct 20Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Oct 26Shabbat Worship Service "The Refugee Crisis Shabbat"
Friday, Oct 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
At this special Shabbat service, we will deepen our understanding of the global refugee crisis, connect with the Jewish movement to aid refugees, and celebrate our community's work with refugees alongside Jewish Social Services, HIAS, Open Doors for Refugees, and other partners. -
Saturday
Oct 27Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Nov 2Shabbalala
Friday, Nov 2nd 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Nov 3Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Nov 9Shabbat Krystallnacht Service with Choir
Friday, Nov 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Nov 10Swarsensky Torah Study and Lunch
Saturday, Nov 10th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Torah Study led by Steve Olson, “The Example of Rebekah: A Mother’s Power to Weave a Future Despite Bitterness, Depression, and Danger.” -
Friday
Nov 16Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Nov 17Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Nov 23Shabbat Service
Friday, Nov 23rd 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
5:45pm Preneg 6:00 pm Shabbat Service -
Saturday
Nov 24Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Dec 1Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Dec 1Shabbat Morning Service/Max Thompson Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 1st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 7Shabbalala
Friday, Dec 7th 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Dec 8Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Dec 14Shabbat Service with Choir
Friday, Dec 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Dec 15Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Dec 15Shabbat Morning Service/Julia Rieder Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 15th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 21Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Dec 22Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Dec 29Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jan 4Shabbalala
Friday, Jan 4th 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Jan 5Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jan 11Shabbat Shirah Service with Choir
Friday, Jan 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jan 12Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jan 18Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jan 19Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Jan 26Shabbat Service/Sarah Mettner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 26th 4:30 am to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Jan 26Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Feb 1Shabbalala
Friday, Feb 1st 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Feb 2Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Feb 2Shabbat Service with a Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 2nd 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 8Shabbat Service with Choir
Friday, Feb 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Feb 9Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Feb 15Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Feb 16Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Feb 23Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Mar 1Shabbalala
Friday, Mar 1st 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Mar 2Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Mar 8Men's Club Shabbat with Choir
Friday, Mar 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Mar 9Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Mar 15Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Mar 16Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Mar 23Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Mar 29Volunteer Apperciation Shabbat
Friday, Mar 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
6:00 pm Reception 7:30 pm Shabbat service Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Temple Beth El, and we want to show our appreciation! Please join us for a special reception before we welcome Shabbat together at our Friday evening services. -
Saturday
Mar 30Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Apr 5Shabbalala
Friday, Apr 5th 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Apr 6Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Apr 6Shabbat Service/Meika Kinsey Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 6th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday
Apr 12Social Action Shabbat with Choir
Friday, Apr 12th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The author of the book Infamous Mothers will share stories of marginalized mothers that will inspire us and inform us of the humanity and value of women who have overcome incredible challenges. -
Saturday
Apr 13Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Apr 20Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Apr 26Shabbat Service
Friday, Apr 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Apr 27Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
May 3Shabbalala
Friday, May 3rd 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
5:45 pm gathering, 6:00 pm service An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
May 4Torah Study
Saturday, May 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
May 10Yom Ha'atzmaut Shabbat Service with Choir
Friday, May 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
May 11Torah Study
Saturday, May 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
May 17Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
May 18Torah Study
Saturday, May 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
May 18Shabbat Morning Service\Ava Kahn Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 18th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
May 24Shabbat Service with Choir
Friday, May 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
May 25Torah Study
Saturday, May 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
May 31Shabbat Worship Service - Cantor's Farewell
Friday, May 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jun 1Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jun 7Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jun 8Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jun 14Shabbat Service with Choir
Friday, Jun 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jun 15Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jun 21Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jun 22Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Jun 22Shabbat Morning Service\Chloe Davidson
Saturday, Jun 22nd 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jun 28Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jun 29Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Jul 6Shabbat Morning Service/Brynn Horler Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jul 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Saturday
Jul 13Shabbat Morning Service/Rachel Kassel Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jul 13th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Engage with us!
All Events
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Wednesday
Sep 19Break-the-Fast
Wednesday, Sep 19th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join one another for a bite to end our period of fasting. Enjoy the company of fellow congregants as the day of worship and reflection comes to a close. -
Sunday
Sep 23Picnic Lunch and Apple Picking at Eplegaarden
Sunday, Sep 23rd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Bring your picnic lunch and join us at Eplegaarden for some fall fun. We’ll enjoy our lunches outside at the picnic tables near the entrance to Eplegaarden. We’ll have a chance to shake the lulav (four species of Sukkot) before heading up hill to pick apples. Each family purchases the fruit they pick. Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming. Contact Aleeza A. Hoffert at engage@tbemadison.org with questions. -
Monday
Sep 24First Day of Sukkot - OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, Sep 24th (All day)
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Monday
Sep 24Dane County Court Observer Training
Monday, Sep 24th 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Nehemiah, a well-respected organization working to address racial disparities in Madison, seeks volunteers to be trained as court observers to help gather data on discrepancies in sentencing, representation, and interpersonal interactions in the Dane County court system. After a brief two-hour orientation, you'd be prepared to sit in courtrooms two half-days a month, or more if desired, and document your observations about the hearings, sentencing, court staff demeanor toward African Americans, and other issues, and send the data back to Nehemiah. Temple Beth El's action team addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system, part of the Urgency of Now initiative, has met with Nehemiah and aims to send a group of TBE congregants to each orientation session to learn more about this project (no commitment required now or then; just attend to learn more). Please contact Urgency of Now chair Betsy Abramson (betsyabramson@gmail.com) and/or action team co-chairs Jim Mackman (jim@jssmadison.org) and Mary Fulton (mfulton49@hotmail.com) if you are interested in attending or learning more, and also RSVP to Nehemiah here. Nehemiah's is developing this court observer project because its Court Advocacy Group has determined that before engaging in advocacy, they need to gain firsthand observations of what is happening in the Dane County system. As the data are collected, there will likely be additional opportunities to help with the data entry, data analysis, presentations, media work, serving on the Court Advocacy Group, etc. More on the project from Nehemiah: We know that people of color in Wisconsin are incarcerated at over 10 times the rate of white individuals, despite making up a smaller portion of the population. This effort is an on-the-ground initiative to gain insight into factors contributing to this unwarranted disparity. Volunteers observe court hearings at the Dane County Courthouse and/or the Dane County Public Safety Building and record objective observations on a provided monitoring form. We would request a minimum commitment of two mornings or afternoons per month, and would welcome as much assistance as you can offer. Mentors will be available to support volunteers on an ongoing basis. There will be two information and training sessions offered for court observers: Monday, September 24, 6:30–8:30 pm, or Tuesday, September 25, 6:30–8:30 pm. Training sessions will be held at the Fountain of Life Covenant Church, 633 W. Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713. (Interested volunteers only need to attend one of the trainings.) RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XWwew7yZsRbSMcsgl1YRTKlaCQj_36zfMqUBF1iCjQs/viewform?edit_requested=true for the date on which you’d like to attend. Questions about the program can be sent to Betsey Day at daybuss@charter.net. -
Tuesday
Sep 25Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Sep 25th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
Sep 26MJND Pizza In the Hut
Wednesday, Sep 26th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join Madison’s Jews’ Next Dor (20s & 30s) as we celebrate Sukkot with pizza in the hut. -
Sunday
Sep 30Know Your Rights Training
Sunday, Sep 30th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This training will inform volunteers about the rights of undocumented immigrants in response to an ICE officer. Participants will learn about the type of warrant required to enter and search any location, especially a congregation that is providing sanctuary, and how to promote safety. All interested volunteers are welcome, but this training is required if you are interested in serving as an on-site volunteer at a sanctuary congregation. A light lunch will be served. -
Thursday
Oct 4Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Oct 4th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will discuss the novel A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. -
Friday
Oct 5NFTY NO Fall Kallah
Friday, Oct 5th (All day)
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Sunday
Oct 7Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Oct 7th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 10Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Oct 10th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Sunday
Oct 14Goodman Food Drive
Sunday, Oct 14th (All day)
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Sunday
Oct 14Afternoon Tea: Caring Committee Recruitment
Sunday, Oct 14th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Sunday
Oct 14Men's Club Social
Sunday, Oct 14th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Men’s Club invites all men in the Temple Beth El community to an afternoon social. We have reserved some tables and pool tables. Admission is free thanks to the generosity of the Great Dane. We hope you’ll support their establishment. RSVP to Marty Megeff at mjmgsm@gmail.com. For more information, contact Vic Levine (vrlevin@gmail.com), Marty Megeff (mjmgsm@gmail.com), or Alan Schwartzstein (alsdoc1@gmail.com). -
Wednesday
Oct 17Kesher Film Series
Wednesday, Oct 17th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
"Junction 48" ~Winner Tribeca Film Festival~ Set in an Arab ghetto of the Israeli town of Lyd, Junction 48 portrays the life of a Palestinian rapper bent on portraying the difficult conditions of his life through his music. Faced with the obstacles of a family tragedy, violently pro-Israeli singers, parental restrictions of both his and his girlfriends’ families and drug dealers, Kareem surfaces, bit by bit as a strong, responsible and hopeful human being. Writer/producer: Udi Aloni Produced: 2015 Run Time: 1 hour, 37 minutes Rating: Kesher Israel Committee rates this film for those age 18 and over -
Friday
Oct 19Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Oct 19th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Friday
Oct 19Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, Oct 19th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Wednesday
Oct 24Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 24th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Saturday
Oct 27Susan Weinberg Book Talk
Saturday, Oct 27th 10:15 am to 11:30 am
Susan Weinberg, an author and artist from Minneapolis, will speak about her book We Spoke Jewish: A Legacy in Stories, based on oral history interviews. -
Sunday
Oct 28A Tribute to Marj Tobias
Sunday, Oct 28th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Featuring a presentation, “How to Enjoy a Longer and Sweeter Life,” by Dr. Zorba Paster: public radio show host, broadcast journalist, author, university professor, and practicing family physician. The proceeds from this brunch will support Temple Beth El’s programs and activities, as well as congregational and community services. -
Sunday
Oct 28Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Oct 28th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday
Nov 4Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Nov 4th 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
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Tuesday
Nov 6Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 6th 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood invites everyone to our annual deli-style luncheon and community gathering, now in its 52nd year! Dine-in, delivery, and carry-out available. Details and order forms at food-arama.com. Join us for our cooking sessions this fall and learn how to prepare traditional Jewish foods, including matzo ball soup, knishes, and more. Sign up at bit.ly/foodarama2018. -
Wednesday
Nov 7Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Nov 7th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Saturday
Nov 10Swarsensky Saturday Morning Program
Saturday, Nov 10th 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Program and brunch with Pamela Phillips Olson’s story of her family’s rescue following the pogrom of 1919 in Ukraine. She merges the historical, personal, and political, including oral and written history from survivors of the journey and treasured artifacts from their lives. Register online for brunch. -
Sunday
Nov 11Swarsensky Sunday - Shanghai Jewish Refugees
Sunday, Nov 11th 9:45 am to 11:30 am
Weijia Li, PhD, will offer a lecture on Shanghai Jewish refugees tied into the work of Rabbi Manfred Swarsensky. Rabbi Swarsensky was involved in civil rights and today would likely be a public advocate for refugee rights. Dr. Li’s interactive presentation with jokes, quizzes, and fun will offer the German connection to his scholarly research on the Jews of China. -
Friday
Nov 16Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Nov 16th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Friday
Nov 16Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, Nov 16th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Sunday
Nov 18B'nai Mitzvah Orientation
Sunday, Nov 18th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Sunday
Nov 18Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Nov 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
Nov 20Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Nov 20th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
Nov 28December Dilemma
Wednesday, Nov 28th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 2Hanukkah - 1st Candle
Sunday, Dec 2nd (All day)
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Sunday
Dec 2Holiday Food Fest - Hanukkah
Sunday, Dec 2nd 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 2Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Dec 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Monday
Dec 3Joint Sisterhood Dinner meeting with Men's Club
Monday, Dec 3rd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 9Sisterhood New Member Tea
Sunday, Dec 9th 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 12Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Dec 12th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Sunday
Dec 16PJ Library Tots 'n Tunes
Sunday, Dec 16th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday
Dec 16Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Dec 16th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 21Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Dec 21st 9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Friday
Dec 21Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, Dec 21st 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Monday
Dec 31Singles Creating Community Dinner
Monday, Dec 31st 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday
Jan 4NFTY NO Winter Kallah
Friday, Jan 4th (All day)
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Wednesday
Jan 9Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Jan 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Sunday
Jan 13Family/MaTTY/MuTTY Ski Trip
Sunday, Jan 13th 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Friday
Jan 18Congregational Retreat 2019
Friday, Jan 18th (All day)
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Friday
Jan 18Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, Jan 18th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Monday
Jan 21Marting Luther King, Jr Day - OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, Jan 21st (All day)
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Friday
Jan 25Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jan 25th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Sunday
Feb 10Blockstein Lecture and Brunch
Sunday, Feb 10th 9:45 am to 11:00 am
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Wednesday
Feb 13Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Feb 13th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Friday
Feb 15NFTY Convention - Dallas
Friday, Feb 15th (All day)
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Friday
Feb 15Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, Feb 15th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Sunday
Feb 17PJ Library Tots 'n Tunes
Sunday, Feb 17th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Wednesday
Feb 20B'nai Mitzvah Basics
Wednesday, Feb 20th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
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Saturday
Mar 2Adult Night Out - Passover Wine Tasting
Saturday, Mar 2nd 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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Wednesday
Mar 13Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Mar 13th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Friday
Mar 15Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, Mar 15th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Friday
Mar 29Volunteer Appreciation Shabbat Reception
Friday, Mar 29th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Temple Beth El, and we want to show our appreciation! Please join us for a special reception before we welcome Shabbat together at our Friday evening services. -
Sunday
Mar 31PJ Library Tots 'n Tunes
Sunday, Mar 31st 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Friday
Apr 12Social Action Shabbat Dinner with Sagashus Levingston
Friday, Apr 12th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The author of the book Infamous Mothers will share stories of marginalized mothers that will inspire us and inform us of the humanity and value of women who have overcome incredible challenges. -
Sunday
Apr 14Holiday Food Fest - Passover
Sunday, Apr 14th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
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Sunday
Apr 14PJ Library Tots 'n Tunes
Sunday, Apr 14th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday
Apr 14Afternoon Teas - Caring Commitment Recruitment
Sunday, Apr 14th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Wednesday
Apr 17Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Apr 17th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Friday
Apr 19Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, Apr 19th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Saturday
Apr 20Passover Seder
Saturday, Apr 20th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday
Apr 267th Day of Passover - OFFICE CLOSED
Friday, Apr 26th (All day)
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Saturday
May 4FUNdraising Event
Saturday, May 4th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
An evening FUNdraising event for Temple Beth El featuring food, drink, music, and a silent auction. -
Monday
May 6Central and Eastern Europe Tour
Monday, May 6th (All day)
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Wednesday
May 8Sisterhood Spring Dinner & Program
Wednesday, May 8th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Saturday
May 11Family Event
Saturday, May 11th 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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Friday
May 17Shabbat Dinner Get Together
Friday, May 17th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join fellow members of the TBE community for dinner prior to Shabbat services. Dinners are the third Friday of the month, beginning at 5:30 pm (plenty of time to get to services at 7:30 pm). Locations vary. Participants pay for their own meals. Please RSVP (and mention date) so that we have an accurate count for the reservation. -
Wednesday
May 22Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, May 22nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Monday
May 27Memorial Day - OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, May 27th (All day)
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Wednesday
May 29Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, May 29th 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve. -
Sunday
Jun 2Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jun 2nd (All day)
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Sunday
Jun 2Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jun 2nd 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Tuesday
Jun 4Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jun 12Chai Mitzvah: Business Ethics
Wednesday, Jun 12th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rekindle your Judaism through ritual, study, and social action in the monthly Chai Mitzvah course, facilitated by Nicole A. Jahr, RJE. This course builds and deepens Jewish connections within the congregation and community. In this special version of the course focused on business ethics, you'll explore some of our tradition's teachings related to business and commerce. Often, we fragment our lives into religious and secular, confining Judaism to the home and synagogue. This dichotomy between religious and work lives is alien to Judaism because derech eretz, the way we walk in this world, is a form of Jewish expression. Indeed, Jewish law and ethics have much to say about the world of business and commerce. Over 100 mitzvot relate to commerce and business, even more than the number devoted to the laws of kashrut. Chai Mitzvah has five basic components in a nine-month program: • Group study - meeting monthly, with a text-based curriculum (you can see samples of the topics at www.chaimitzvah.org, under "Curriculum" • Personal study - design your own independent study on a topic of personal interest to you, looking at Jewish life, history, major figures, literature, culture, or other areas of interest • Adopt a ritual/spiritual practice and incorporate it into your life for the duration of the program • Social action - commit to helping in the community (either individually, or as a group) • Celebrate the achievement! At the end of the nine-month program, Temple Beth El will honor your journey. Participants who finish the program will receive a certificate from Chai Mitzvah and a tree planted in their name, courtesy of the Jewish National Fund's collaboration with Chai Mitzvah. Experience a fully integrated, meaningful Jewish life, exploring what’s important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole A. Jahr, RJE, at learn@tbemadison.org. -
Wednesday
Jul 31Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Jul 31st 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve. -
Wednesday
Oct 30Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Oct 30th 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve. -
Wednesday
Jan 29Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Jan 29th 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve. -
Wednesday
Apr 29Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Apr 29th 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve.
September 19, 2018 10 Tishrei 5779