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December 13, 2018
5 Tevet 5779
Worship Schedule
All Events
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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
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Dec 22Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Dec 28Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Dec 28th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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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 5:45 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 26Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Jan 26Shabbat Service/Sara Mettner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 26th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 1Shabbalala
Friday, Feb 1st 5:45 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 2Theo Jacobsohn B'nai 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 5:45 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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Friday
Mar 22Mindfulness Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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 5:45 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 5:45 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 Service\Ava Kahn Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 18th 4:30 pm to 6:30 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 and Confirmation
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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Saturday
Jun 29Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jul 5Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Jul 5th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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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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Friday
Jul 12Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Jul 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Jul 13Shabbat Morning Service/Rachel Kassel Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jul 13th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jul 19Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Friday
Jul 26Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Jul 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Aug 2Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Aug 2nd 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday
Aug 9Shabbat Honoring our Seniors
Friday, Aug 9th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Aug 16Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Aug 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Aug 23Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Aug 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Aug 30Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Aug 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Sep 6Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Sep 6th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Sep 7Sammy Ross Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 7th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Sep 13Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Sep 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Sep 14Pearl Nathanson Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 14th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Sep 20Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Sep 21S'lichot
Saturday, Sep 21st (All day)
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Friday
Sep 27Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Sep 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Oct 4ShabbalalaShuvah
Friday, Oct 4th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday
Oct 4Plaque Dedication and Healing Service
Friday, Oct 4th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday
Oct 11Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Oct 18Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Oct 19Nathan Foreman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 19th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Sunday
Oct 20Yizkor
Sunday, Oct 20th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Friday
Oct 25Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Oct 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Oct 26Ella Waxenberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Nov 1Shabbalalala
Friday, Nov 1st 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Nov 8Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Nov 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Nov 9Swarsensky Saturday
Saturday, Nov 9th (All day)
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Friday
Nov 15Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Nov 16Raymond Feinberg Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 16th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Nov 22Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Nov 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Nov 29Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Nov 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Dec 6Shabbalalala
Friday, Dec 6th 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday
Dec 7AJ Stern Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 13Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Dec 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Dec 20Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Friday
Dec 27Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Dec 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Jan 3Shabbalalala
Friday, Jan 3rd 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday
Jan 10Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Jan 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Engage with us!
All Events
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Friday
Dec 14MJND Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Dec 14th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
It’s our final Shabbat potluck of 2018! Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. -
Sunday
Dec 16Gift Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 16th 9:15 am to 11:30 pm
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Sunday
Dec 16Men's Club Meeting
Sunday, Dec 16th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us at Cafe Panim (bagels and coffee will be available!) as we begin planning our 2019 activities, including the Men's Club Shabbat and the Summer retreat. This is also a time to discuss and plan additional activities for the club. -
Sunday
Dec 16PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Dec 16th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project. -
Sunday
Dec 16B'nai Mitzvah Family Orientation
Sunday, Dec 16th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
The b'nai mitzvah class of 2019-2020 will come together to discuss the meaning and significance of b’nai mitzvah for both students and parents. Confirm your attendance with Kendra Sager at associate@tbemadison.org by December 10. -
Sunday
Dec 16Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Dec 16th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday
Dec 16Purim Shpiel Casting Call
Sunday, Dec 16th 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
Details: Casting call, all parts open. Also seeking musicians for the band Age of participants: 13 and up When You Wish Upon A Shul, A Disney Purim Date: Wed. Evening, March 20, 2019, 6:30 pm Practices: Sunday afternoon following Religious School, time TBA, based on availability. Practices start Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 -
Thursday
Dec 20Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
We will read and discuss Beneath A Scarlet Sky: A Novel by Mark Sullivan. -
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
Please type which date you are attending in the Notes field. -
Friday
Jan 4NFTY NO Winter Kallah
Friday, Jan 4th (All day)
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Saturday
Jan 5MJND Goes Bowling
Motzei Saturday, Jan 5th 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Pizza and bowling—is there a better combination? We don’t think so! Join us at Schwoegler’s for a strike-ingly good time. (See what we did there?) The event costs $15. -
Sunday
Jan 6Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Jan 6th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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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 13Committee Knesset
Sunday, Jan 13th 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday
Jan 13Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Jan 13th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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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. -
Friday
Jan 18Congregational Retreat 2019
Friday, Jan 18th 6:00 pm to Sunday, Jan 20th 12:00 pm
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Friday
Jan 18MJND Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jan 18th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
It’s our first Shabbat potluck of the new year! Join us as we bring in 2019 in style with a delicious spread of dairy and vegetarian dishes. Address provided upon RSVP. -
Sunday
Jan 20Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Jan 20th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Monday
Jan 21Martin 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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Saturday
Jan 26MaTTY Board Retreat: Escape Room
Saturday, Jan 26th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Sunday
Jan 27Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Jan 27th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Sunday
Jan 27Snow Date for Committee Knesset
Sunday, Jan 27th 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
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Sunday
Jan 27Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jan 27th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday
Jan 27MJND Goes Ice Skating
Sunday, Jan 27th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday
Jan 29UON Immigration Community Immigration Law Center Presentation and Letter Writting
Tuesday, Jan 29th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
You're invited to join us to hear from Community Immigration Law Center on their services, their experiences assisting detainees at the border, volunteer opportunities for interested Temple Beth El congregants, and to participate in a letter writing campaign as part of our UON advocacy work. Light refreshments will be served. Please feel free to bring a few additional blank greeting cards. -
Wednesday
Jan 30Kesher Film
Wednesday, Jan 30th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
"A Tale of Love and Darkness" -
Friday
Feb 1JEWniors: Shabbalala Challah-Making & 5th Grade MuTTY Initiation
Friday, Feb 1st 4:45 pm to 7:00 pm
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Sunday
Feb 3Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 3rd 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Sunday
Feb 3Family/MaTTY/MuTTY Ski Trip
Sunday, Feb 3rd 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Join MaTTY for a some Winter fun. Stick around after Religious school (or join us at 11:30 am) for lunch and we will head out to Tyrol Basin at 1 pm. We will ski from about 2-6 pm. -
Tuesday
Feb 5God Shopping Workshop
Tuesday, Feb 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
An informative and interactive session capturing many of the different beliefs and traits of God that Judaism and other faiths have focused on throughout history and today. -
Friday
Feb 8MJND Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Feb 8th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Feb 10Blockstein Lecture and Brunch
Sunday, Feb 10th 9:45 am to 11:00 am
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Sunday
Feb 10Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 10th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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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 and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 17th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project. -
Sunday
Feb 17Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 17th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Wednesday
Feb 20B'nai Mitzvah Basics
Wednesday, Feb 20th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
Feb 20Kesher Film
Wednesday, Feb 20th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Saturday
Feb 23MaTTY Xtreme Laser Tag
Motzei Saturday, Feb 23rd 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Sunday
Feb 24Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 24th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Sunday
Feb 24MuTTY on a Roll: Bowling Blast
Sunday, Feb 24th 1:00 pm to 3:00 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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Sunday
Mar 3Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Mar 3rd 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Sunday
Mar 3Dessert Auction + Pasta Extravaganza!
Sunday, Mar 3rd 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Hosted by MaTTY, our high school youth group, this event is for the whole congregation. Enjoy delicious pasta dishes from Madison-area and TBE chefs, then bid on fantastic desserts prepared or donated by your fellow TBE members. Proceeds benefit MaTTY programs, leadership scholarships, and a charitable organization to be selected by MaTTY members. Don’t miss this fun annual event! -
Friday
Mar 8Junior Youth Group NFTY Kallah
Friday, Mar 8th (All day)
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Sunday
Mar 10Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Mar 10th 11:45 am to 3:00 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. -
Sunday
Mar 17Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Mar 17th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Sunday
Mar 17Purim Spiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Mar 17th 11:45 am to 3:00 pm
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Friday
Mar 22MJND Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Mar 22nd 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
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 and Tunes
Sunday, Mar 31st 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project. -
Friday
Apr 5MJND Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Apr 5th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
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. -
Saturday
Apr 13MaTTY Potluck Passover Friendseder
Saturday, Apr 13th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Sunday
Apr 14Holiday Food Fest - Passover
Sunday, Apr 14th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
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Sunday
Apr 14JEWniors Matza Pizza & a Movie
Sunday, Apr 14th 11:30 am to 1:15 pm
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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. -
Saturday
Apr 20Passover Seder
Saturday, Apr 20th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Monday
Apr 22Seder for an Interfaith Audience
Monday, Apr 22nd 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A Passover Seder for an Interfaith Audience; sign up through Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice's Interfaith Working Group. -
Friday
Apr 267th Day of Passover - OFFICE CLOSED
Friday, Apr 26th (All day)
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Sunday
Apr 28MuTTY Low Ropes Course Challenge
Sunday, Apr 28th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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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)
Rabbi Biatch invites you to join him on TBE’s journey to Prague, Budapest, Krakow, and Warsaw, May 6–16, 2019. We will explore Europe not only through the lens of the Holocaust, but with an eye to the long history of Europe as a renewed center of Jewish culture, filled with periods of intellectual achievement and spiritual growth. Accompanied by our professional guide from Ayelet Tours, a well-known, respected travel company offering quality Jewish tours worldwide, we will understand more about the heritage our people once lost and is now recovering. You can also go to the Ayelet website: http://secure.ayelet.com/BiatchEE2019.aspx for information and registration. -
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. -
Friday
May 17MJND Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 17th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Saturday
May 18MaTTY Outdoors: Devil's Lake Trip
Saturday, May 18th 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Sunday
May 19MuTTY Pancakes & Pajama Party
Sunday, May 19th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
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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. -
Friday
Jun 14MJND Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jun 14th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Tuesday
Jun 18MaTTY Tie-Dye Summer Kick-Off Party
Tuesday, Jun 18th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Thursday
Jun 20MuTTY Community Garden & Farm Field Day
Thursday, Jun 20th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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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. -
Friday
Aug 9Shabbat Honoring our Seniors Dinner
Friday, Aug 9th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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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. -
Tuesday
Nov 5Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 5th (All day)
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Sunday
Nov 10Swarsensky Brunch
Sunday, Nov 10th (All day)
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Sunday
Nov 17B'nai Mitzvah Orientation
Sunday, Nov 17th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Wednesday
Nov 27Office Closes at Noon
Wednesday, Nov 27th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 11URJ Biennial
Wednesday, Dec 11th (All day)
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Sunday
Dec 22Hanukkah Dinner & Party
Sunday, Dec 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 25Office Closed
Wednesday, Dec 25th (All day)
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Tuesday
Dec 31Office Closes at Noon
Tuesday, Dec 31st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 1Office Closed
Wednesday, Jan 1st (All day)
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