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Welcome to Temple Beth El, a place where warmth, connections, spiritual life, and dynamic programs all come together. We are proud to be the voice of Reform Judaism in Madison, Wisconsin, and we build upon a rich legacy of social responsibility and tikkun olam. As a house of worship, a center of teaching and learning, and a place of shared community, Temple Beth El offers relevant and meaningful Jewish experiences. We welcome you to become a part of our story.
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A Tribute To Marj Tobias:
a Celebratory Brunch featuring Dr. Zorba Paster
Sunday, October 28
11:00 am
October 17, 2018
8 Cheshvan 5779
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday
Oct 19Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and our T'filah Band. -
Saturday
Oct 20Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Oct 26Shabbat Worship Service "Understanding the Global Refugee Crisis"
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 Kristalnacht Service with Choir
Friday, Nov 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Temple Beth El observes the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the "Night of Broken Glass," which terrified German Jews living under increasing threats from the German government. Jewish businesses were looted and torched, synagogues were sacked, and Jews were arrested, including the founding rabbi of Temple Beth El, Rabbi Manfred Swarsensky. Kristallnacht represented an escalation of violence against the Jews of the Third Reich, which led to the imposition of the so-called Final Solution. In song, story, and word, we will remember those killed in the Holocaust. -
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
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and our T'filah Band. -
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. -
Friday
Dec 7JEWniors: Shabbalala S'mores & Stories
Friday, Dec 7th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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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
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and our T'filah Band. -
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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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. -
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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 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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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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Sunday
Oct 14Goodman Food Drive
Sunday, Oct 14th (All day)
A holiday meal is beyond the means of those who struggle to buy weekly groceries. Goodman Community Center is collecting food to help 3,500 families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones. Let’s all help them! You can bring just one item, several items, or best of all, a whole flat of cans or boxes. We are collecting canned fruits and vegetables, cranberry sauce, broth, boxes of mac and cheese, boxes of stuffing, and aluminum roaster pans. Collection bins are in the coatroom. TBE’s Jewish educational program is participating in a grade-level competition! The grade that brings the most of their item will be presented with a certificate for a tree planted in Israel. 4K & kindergarten—boxes of macaroni and cheese 1st grade—boxes of stuffing 2nd grade—aluminum roaster pans 3rd grade—cans of fruit 4th grade—cans of vegetables 5th grade—broth, any kind 6th—cans of cranberry sauce 7th grade—gravy Collection deadline is 10 am on Sunday, November 18. Items will be counted that morning and then delivered to the Goodman Community Center’s Fritz Food Pantry. To find out which grade donated the most, join the Religious School Song Circle on December 2, where our Mitzvah Core students will announce the winning grade! Don’t have time to shop? Goodman Community Center is also collecting monetary donations at www.goodmancenter.org (note Thanksgiving food drive) to help them buy turkeys and other perishable items. Our participation in this food drive is a partnership of the TBE Social Action Committee and Religious School. -
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 -
Thursday
Oct 18Communications Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 18th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The communications committee welcomes new members with a background or interest in communications, marketing, design, photography or videography. Please contact Nancy Brower at nancybrower1@gmail.com to join the committee. -
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. -
Sunday
Oct 21Jewish Genealogy Workshop at WHS
Sunday, Oct 21st 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
We want this event listed among events outside TBE that are of strong interest to the Jewish Community. This is the url for registration: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/productcart/pc/Jewish-Genealogy-111p3089.htm -
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Oct 21Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 21st 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Sunday
Oct 21PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Oct 21st 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. -
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Oct 21JEWniors Mitzvah Cookies & Gaga
Sunday, Oct 21st 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
JEWniors, join us for your first event of 5779! 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will gather after Religious School to decorate cookies that will be donated to Jewish seniors through Jewish Social Services of Madison. Don't worry—you'll be able to eat some cookies too! We'll also play ga-ga, the Israeli dodgeball game. We hope to see you there! We will serve pizza for lunch. -
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. We Spoke Jewish explores the three waves of Jewish immigrants to the United States in the 20th century. Through artwork and oral history, it tells the stories of the Jews of early immigrant communities, the Holocaust survivors who came after the war, and the immigrants from the former Soviet Union who came in the latter part of the century. What does it mean to “speak Jewish”? The phrase is often used to describe the Yiddish language, and among Eastern European Jews in the early part of the century, virtually everyone spoke Jewish. Many subsequent immigrants spoke Jewish in different ways. Survivors spoke the Jewish of remembrance, carrying the memory of once thriving Jewish communities and the people who populated them. Immigrants from the former Soviet Union could not openly practice Judaism, but they spoke the Jewish of culture, carrying their heritage forward through song, food, and, of course, story. We Spoke Jewish explores how these three groups spoke Jewish through language, memory, and culture, forming an important part of Jewish identity. -
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Oct 27MaTTY Fun at the Farm
Saturday, Oct 27th 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Spooky! Scary! Full of Halloween surprise! Come to MaTTY’s spookiest event of the year, featuring a corn maze and more! Your registration fee of $12 includes a ticket to the corn maze and fall-themed treats. You may pay by credit card or bring cash to the event. If the price is a barrier, please contact youth@tbemadison.org. Please meet us at Treinen Farm at 7:00 pm. If you need help coordinating a carpool, please indicate that in your registration form. -
Sunday
Oct 28Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 28th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
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 28MuTTY Pizza & Pumpkin Painting
Sunday, Oct 28th 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to enjoy pizza, paint a pumpkin, and have plenty of fun at this fall-themed event after Religious School. -
Sunday
Oct 28Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Oct 28th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
Oct 30Emerson Tuesday Night Lights Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, Oct 30th 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Our Adopt-a-School partner, Emerson Elementary School, is looking for our help with two of their Tuesday Night Lights events. Tuesday, October 30, 5:15–7:15 pm is Harvest Night—serve pizza, help families carve pumpkins, and clean up. Tuesday, November 13, 5:15–7:15 pm, is Book Fair Night—set up, serve spaghetti dinner, help out with book selections, and clean up. Sign up at http://signup.com/go/iRyd3z -
Thursday
Nov 1Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 1st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Nov 4Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 4th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
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 6Judaica Shop Open
Tuesday, Nov 6th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
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. -
Wednesday
Nov 7Men's Club Book Group
Wednesday, Nov 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Men's Club members will discuss the book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. -
Saturday
Nov 10Swarsensky Saturday Morning Program
Saturday, Nov 10th 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Pamela Philips Olson will present the story of her family’s rescue after the devastating pogroms in Eastern Europe in the early 1900s. This program was originally presented by Pam at the Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum at their Generation to Generation Festival. Register online for brunch. -
Sunday
Nov 11Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 11th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
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. -
Tuesday
Nov 13Emerson Tuesday Night Lights Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, Nov 13th 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Our Adopt-a-School partner, Emerson Elementary School, is looking for our help with two of their Tuesday Night Lights events. Tuesday, October 30, 5:15–7:15 pm is Harvest Night—serve pizza, help families carve pumpkins, and clean up. Tuesday, November 13, 5:15–7:15 pm, is Book Fair Night—set up, serve spaghetti dinner, help out with book selections, and clean up. Sign up at http://signup.com/go/iRyd3z -
Wednesday
Nov 14Kesher Film
Wednesday, Nov 14th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
One Week and a Day - After a week of sitting shivah for their 25-year-old son, a middle-aged couple tries to pick up the threads of their previous life. One Week and a Day provides a nuanced perspective on loss that is humorous, touching, and, above all, life affirming. -
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. -
Saturday
Nov 17MuTTY Thanksgiving Tzedakah Blankets & Movie Night
Motzei Saturday, Nov 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Nov 18Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 18th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Sunday
Nov 18MaTTY Thanksgiving Tikkun Olam: Soup Kitchen Volunteering
Sunday, Nov 18th 1:00 pm to 4:00 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 28Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Nov 28th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Saturday
Dec 1MaTTY Hanukkah Party & Lock-In
Motzei Saturday, Dec 1st 7:00 pm to Sunday, Dec 2nd 9:30 am
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Sunday
Dec 2Hanukkah - 1st Candle
Sunday, Dec 2nd (All day)
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Sunday
Dec 2Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 2nd 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Sunday
Dec 2Holiday Food Fest - Hanukkah
Sunday, Dec 2nd 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Want to learn about Hanukkah cooking? Have a recipe or tradition you would like to share? Bring your Hanukkah food questions, your stories, and your appetites. This event features a hands-on cooking lesson from TBE member Brad Kahn of the MATC food services department. Show off your menorah or special dreidel. The event is free and open to anyone who wants to experience Jewish holiday cooking, learn to make falafel from scratch, taste delicious goodies, learn about Hanukkah, and hear about others' family traditions. Meet in the Community Court. This is a joint program of the programming and outreach committees. If you have a recipe or story about Hanukkah food that you would like to share, or if you'd like to bring a favorite dish for others to taste, please email Aleeza Hoffert at engage@tbemadison.org or enter it in the form below. -
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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Wednesday
Dec 5Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 5th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Thursday
Dec 6Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Dec 8MuTTY Hanukkah Party
Motzei Saturday, Dec 8th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 9Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 9th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Sunday
Dec 9Sisterhood New Member Tea
Sunday, Dec 9th 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Monday
Dec 10Judaica Shop Open
Monday, Dec 10th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Tuesday
Dec 11Judaica Shop Open
Tuesday, Dec 11th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
Wednesday
Dec 12Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 12th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
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 16Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 16th 9:15 am to 11:30 am
The gift shop is open at the following times. If you need to make an appointment outside of these hours please contact Sue Center 608-497-1661, Bettine Lipman 608-233-4427, or Lottie Frank 608-238-0142. Keep in mind these important dates: November 6 - Food-A-Rama December 2 - 1st night of Hanukkah December 9 - Last night of Hanukkah -
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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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 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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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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Saturday
Jan 26MaTTY Board Retreat: Escape Room
Saturday, Jan 26th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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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 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 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. -
Wednesday
Feb 20B'nai Mitzvah Basics
Wednesday, Feb 20th 4:45 pm to 6:00 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 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 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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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 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 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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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. -
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.
October 17, 2018 8 Cheshvan 5779