Year in Review 2022–23: Beit Tzedek—House of Justice
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As a beit tzedek (house of justice), we work toward a better world, putting our values into meaningful action through social justice opportunities.
April 2023 marked the return of Mitzvah Day, with more than 160 congregants of all ages participating in service projects across Madison. We also held a program on reproductive rights together with UW Hillel, inaugurated the Joel Pedersen Lectureship in Tikkun Olam and the Environment, sent over 1,000 postcards to voters in low-turnout areas, and so much more.
Check out the other sections of our Year in Review 2022–23 to read about our worship, community events, and educational programming.
Mitzvah Day
In April, Mitzvah Day returned to Temple Beth El, led by our co-chairs, Lynn Renner, Staci Rieder, and Linda Reivitz, with staff support from Aleeza Hoffert and the help of many project leaders. The building was abuzz with activity, as young families brought their children and longtime members worked side by side with old friends.
Over 160 people of all ages volunteered for Mitzvah Day. We cooked hundreds of meals, tied blankets and knit hats, built shelves and cleaned kitchens, sent letters of appreciation to first responders, and hosted a Social Justice Fair in the Weinstein Community Court.
How TBE members supported our community:
- We had 160 registered volunteers, plus more showing up to help that day.
- Members donated bags full of diapers, toiletries, food, school supplies, and yarn, along with $832 to help purchase supplies.
- We swabbed the cheeks of nine potential bone marrow donors and shared information with many others.
- We turned out 45 volunteers of all ages to work outside on a cold blustery day. We cleaned up and spread mulch at Beit Olamim cemetery, readied garden beds at Goodman Community Center, picked up at garbage at Wingra Park, and helped at the Arboretum.
- We prepared 340 meals for future dinners at the Catholic Multicultural Center and did a spring cleaning of their building.
- Our knitters made 14 items, including hats, dishcloths, and small creatures for children’s library reading programs. We also formed a new TBE knitting group!
- We made 26 gift baskets for distribution at a Mother’s Day program for FOSTER, a case management program for parents.
- To help hospitalized children, we made 30 meals at Ronald McDonald House and tied 27 fleece blankets for Project Linus.
- Children and parents made cards for first responders through Operation Gratitude and wrote pen pal letters to children in Israel.
- We supported 6 nonprofit community organizations at our Social Justice Fair.
- We also gave manicures and hand massages to residents at Capitol Lakes, sorted and bundled diapers for delivery to the Village Diaper Bank, and built bookshelves and assembled yard signs for the GSAFE LGBTQ+ youth program.
- Adamah and the Great Dane donated a delicious lunch for 101 students and their families, and Sam and Roger Brown donated Rocky Rococo pizza for 40 people at dinner.
Additional photos from Mitzvah Day:
Other Social Action Initiatives and Accomplishments
For the second summer, our Racial Justice Action Team worked with the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County to offer internships for 11 high school and college students with employers from TBE and the broader Jewish community. The program will continue in summer 2023 thanks to an additional grant from the Jewish Federation of Madison.
Our Environment and Climate Change Action Team worked with the Facilities Committee and TBE staff to improve our building’s energy efficiency. Thanks to a generous grant from the Goodman Foundation, TBE will be installing solar panels this year, honoring our commitment to the planet and saving money at the same time.
Our Immigrant and Refugee Rights Action Team worked throughout the year to furnish apartments and buy groceries for newly arriving refugee families from around the world, working with Jewish Social Services and Open Doors for Refugees. We also helped coordinate collection of coats, winter gear, and school supplies for refugee families.
Our Social Action Shabbat focused on threats to our democracy and ways to strengthen our political institutions in Wisconsin. This fall and spring, our Civic Engagement Action Team sent over 1,000 postcards to voters from low-turnout areas, canvassed households in south Madison, and offered voter registration at UW–Madison and the Wisconsin DMV.
Our Environment and Climate Change Action Team and our Torah Study group began an annual lecture series in honor of the late Joel Pedersen, exploring the connection between climate science and Jewish values. Professor Jamie Schauer was the first invited speaker, talking about air pollution and its impacts around the world.
Together with UW Hillel, we hosted a panel discussion on “Reclaiming Reproductive Rights: An Intergenerational Effort.” The panel highlighted Jewish teachings on abortion, current legal challenges, efforts to help women access abortion care, and student perspectives, followed by a spirited discussion continued over dinner.
Social Action by the Numbers
How TBE members supported our community:
- High Holy Day Food Drive: Thanks to the generosity of our members, we were able to distribute $13,000 to Second Harvest Foodbank and $3,000 to six smaller food programs. We also bought food for the Mitzvah Day cooking projects.
- Goodman Community Center Thanksgiving Basket Collection: Religious School students and families donated 336 items for Thanksgiving dinners.
- Catholic Multicultural Center: 21 TBE volunteers served meals and cleaned up after a community dinner every month, serving nearly 400 people over the year.
- Healing House: 27 volunteers planned, bought, and cooked four weeks of dinners for people without permanent housing recovering from illness or surgery, a total of 224 meals.
- Thoreau School Food Program: 10 volunteers packed and delivered bags of food for 35 children for 7 weeks.
- Mount Zion Baptist Church: TBE volunteers packed 300 sack lunches for participants in a 6-week parenting program.
- Allied Wellness Center Essentials Pantry: In recognition of Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, TBE members donated $3,500 for hygiene items and gift cards.
- Jewish Social Services refugee resettlement program: Our volunteers have helped set up about 16 apartments with furniture and food, welcoming refugees from Afghanistan, Iran, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine, and Syria.
- JSS Aljirani “friendship/mentor” program: Our volunteers have been helping refugees learn about American culture and systems.
Social justice education and advocacy in support of Jewish values:
- We hosted a discussion of historical and continuing barriers to home ownership for Black households, in connection with a local production of the play “Raisin in the Sun.”
- Together with TBE Sisterhood, we toured the exhibition “Sifting and Reckoning” at the Chazen Museum, about the history of racial prejudice and protest at UW Madison.
- We offered a regular “Racial Justice Action of the Month” in the Weekly Happenings emails, with opportunities to educate, participate, advocate, and donate.
- Walkers and bikers met at Temple for a talk by a Madison city engineer on the impact of runoff on the Lake Wingra watershed, followed by a ride around the lake.
- We wrote articles for the Social Justice Spotlight on transportation sustainability and efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the Temple building.
- We sponsored a program on “Climate Change as a Driver of Human Migration,” followed by a lively discussion among the participants.
- We hosted a presentation on using humanitarian parole to reunite families needing to leave Afghanistan.
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Worship Schedule
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Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MarMarch 23 , 2024Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Mar 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MarMarch 30 , 2024Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Mar 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AprApril 5 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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AprApril 6 , 2024Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AprApril 6 , 2024Cole Klein Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 6th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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AprApril 12 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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AprApril 13 , 2024Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AprApril 13 , 2024Spencer Margulius Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 13th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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AprApril 19 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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AprApril 20 , 2024Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AprApril 26 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 3 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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MayMay 4 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 10 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 11 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 17 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 18 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 18 , 2024Andres Garcete Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 18th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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MayMay 24 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 25 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 31 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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JunJune 1 , 2024Confirmation Service for the Class of 5784
Saturday, Jun 1st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The community is invited to worship with us as we celebrate the confirmation class of 5784. -
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JunJune 7 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 8 , 2024Lily Anderson Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 8th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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JunJune 14 , 2024Shabbat Honoring Rabbi Biatch
Friday, Jun 14th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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JunJune 21 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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JunJune 22 , 2024Henry Raether Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 22nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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JunJune 28 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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JulJuly 19 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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AugAugust 16 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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AugAugust 23 , 2024Stella Friedman Bat Mitzvah
Friday, Aug 23rd 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
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SepSeptember 7 , 2024Zola Rodriquez Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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SepSeptember 20 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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OctOctober 18 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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OctOctober 26 , 2024Jaime Tunis Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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NovNovember 2 , 2024Avner Roginsky Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 2nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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NovNovember 15 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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DecDecember 7 , 2024Andres Deano Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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DecDecember 20 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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JanJanuary 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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MarMarch 8 , 2025Penelope Cesarec Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 8th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Engage with us!
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2024Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Mar 19th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
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MarMarch 19 , 2024Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Tuesday, Mar 19th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Casting Call for the TBE Purim Shpiel: “Esther’s Story (Taylor’s Version)” -
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MarMarch 20 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 20th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
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MarMarch 21 , 2024Atidaynu, "Our Future": Emerging TBE Leaders
Thursday, Mar 21st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leadership training to inspire and develop emerging TBE leaders. -
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MarMarch 21 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Mar 21st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
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MarMarch 21 , 2024Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Mar 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MarMarch 22 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Mar 22nd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
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MarMarch 23 , 2024A Swiftie Purim: Dinner and Shpiel
Saturday, Mar 23rd 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm
This year we'll celebrate Esther's heroism with the music of the world’s biggest pop star—Taylor Swift! Swiftly come in costume and get ready to make some noise as we end Shabbat together over Banzo dinner and celebrate Purim with Esther's Story (Taylor's Version). -
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MarMarch 24 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 24th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
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MarMarch 24 , 2024Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 24th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Come one, come all to the Greatest Purim Carnival in Madison! Step right up and be thrilled by the most amazing, the most exhilarating, the most incredible show on Earth as our clergy and educators perform the death-defying story of Esther. Clown around with us in your favorite costume. -
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MarMarch 26 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Mar 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MarMarch 27 , 2024Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Wednesday, Mar 27th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
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MarMarch 28 , 2024Conversion Student Meetup
Thursday, Mar 28th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
For anyone on the path to conversion to connect and support one another through the process. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 28th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2024Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Mar 28th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
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MarMarch 29 , 2024Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Shabbat worship with participation by the Men's Club of Temple Beth El. -
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MarMarch 31 , 2024My Jewish Journey
Sunday, Mar 31st 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Members of our community share their Jewish journeys in a panel discussion format. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 2 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 2nd 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
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AprApril 2 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Apr 2nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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AprApril 4 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Apr 4th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
AprApril 5 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Apr 5th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Register for dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 7 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 7th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
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AprApril 7 , 2024Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Apr 7th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for parents and guardians of Religious School students who missed having a formal Jewish education to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
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AprApril 7 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Apr 7th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
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AprApril 7 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Apr 7th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
This song and craft program for families with children ages 0–5 is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 7 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Apr 7th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 7 , 2024MaTTY's "Whodunit?" Pasta Dinner and Dessert Auction
Sunday, Apr 7th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for a roaring 20s themed evening filled with suspense, delicious pasta, and an exciting dessert auction all to support TBE's high school youth group! -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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AprApril 11 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, Apr 11th 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe supports people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers within the Jewish community and beyond. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 11 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Apr 11th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 11 , 2024Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Apr 11th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 14 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 14th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 14 , 2024Mitzvah Day and Special Lunch Honoring Rabbi Biatch
Sunday, Apr 14th 9:15 am to 4:30 pm
Have fun while coming together to do good for our community and celebrate Rabbi Biatch. Along with a wide range of projects for all ages and abilities, our day of community service will include a special lunch honoring Rabbi Biatch’s social justice journey at TBE. Project registration is open and first come, first served. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 14 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Apr 14th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
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AprApril 15 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Apr 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
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AprApril 16 , 2024Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Apr 16th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 18 , 2024Why? Because Israel Matters!
Thursday, Apr 18th 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Join Rabbi Biatch for this series to learn about and discuss the ongoing democracy movement in Israel and issues critical to the relationship between Israeli and Diaspora Jewish communities, the Reform movement, and other liberal streams of Judaism. Come and be part of the discussion, because Israel matters. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 18 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Apr 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Apr 19th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast and a hot drink. -
Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Apr 19th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024Dinner & Program Honoring Our Volunteers
Friday, Apr 19th 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Temple Beth El, and we want to show our appreciation! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024Beth El Bakers
Sunday, Apr 21st 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the Beth El Bakers for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 21st 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024Conversion Student Meetup
Sunday, Apr 21st 10:00 am to 11:00 am
For anyone on the path to conversion to connect and support one another through the process. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Apr 21st 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
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AprApril 21 , 2024Youth Day
Sunday, Apr 21st 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for youth day activities with JEWniors, our social group for 3rd–5th graders, and MuTTY, which brings Jewish 6th–8th graders together to build relationships and create fun and relaxed Jewish spaces. -
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AprApril 21 , 2024Mishpacha Moments Chocolate Seder
Sunday, Apr 21st 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Young families are invited to a chocolate seder! We will prepare for the upcoming holiday with different types of chocolate to represent each part of the Passover seder. This seder, geared towards ages 4-8 who can sit for short periods of time and starting to read. All ages welcome. Lunch will also be provided. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Apr 21st 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
AprApril 22 , 2024Office Closes at 2:00 pm for Erev Passover
Monday, Apr 22nd 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024Office Closed for Passover
Tuesday, Apr 23rd (All day)
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024Community Passover Seder
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join Rabbi Jonathan Biatch and Cantor Jacob Niemi for a community seder on the second night of Passover using the Temple Beth El Haggadah featuring contributions from our members. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Apr 24th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 25 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 25th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 25 , 2024Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Apr 25th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024Feast Without the Yeast: Forks, Friends, and Food for Families of 6th–12th Graders
Friday, Apr 26th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join other families with children in 6th–12th grade to celebrate Passover with a Feast Without the Yeast before Shabbat worship. -
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AprApril 28 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Apr 28th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
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AprApril 28 , 2024Religious School Parent/Guardian Feedback Sessions
Sunday, Apr 28th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Parents and guardians of Religious School students are invited to attend one of these two sessions to share feedback about the school year with the director of lifelong learning. -
Monday ,
AprApril 29 , 2024Office Closed for Passover
Monday, Apr 29th (All day)
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Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 2nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, May 2nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, May 3rd 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Register for dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024"When All There Is, Is Light": Reading and Workshop of Rabbi Jonathan Biatch's One-Act Play
Saturday, May 4th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for a congregational workshopping and reading of Rabbi Jonathan Biatch's original one-act play, along with a talk-back, refreshments, and fun. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, May 5th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Mensches Spreading Mulch
Sunday, May 5th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
This is a Temple Beth El Men's Club mitzvah event at Beit Olamim, the Jewish cemetery off of Westfield Road just north of Mineral Point Road. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, May 5th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, May 5th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Community Yom HaShoah Service
Sunday, May 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join us for a service of remembrance and to honor local Holocaust survivors and their families, led by clergy and members of the Jewish community of greater Madison. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, May 7th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 8 , 2024Past Presidents Council
Wednesday, May 8th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
The past presidents of the Board of Trustees will gather for coffee and bagels and talk about current TBE happenings. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 9 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, May 9th 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe supports people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers within the Jewish community and beyond. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 9 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, May 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 12 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, May 12th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 16 , 2024Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 16th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, May 19th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, May 19th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024A Toast to Rabbi Biatch
Sunday, May 19th 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Monday ,
MayMay 20 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, May 20th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2024Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, May 21st 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 22 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, May 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024Conversion Student Meetup
Thursday, May 23rd 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
For anyone on the path to conversion to connect and support one another through the process. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 26 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, May 26th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Monday ,
MayMay 27 , 2024Office Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 28 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, May 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Sunday ,
JunJune 2 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Jun 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 2 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Jun 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
JunJune 2 , 2024Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jun 2nd 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
All Temple Beth El members are invited to a reception with light appetizers on the terrace and then a brief business meeting in the sanctuary, also available on YouTube. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 6 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 6 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 9 , 2024Conversion Student Meetup
Sunday, Jun 9th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
For anyone on the path to conversion to connect and support one another through the process. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 9 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Jun 9th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 11 , 2024Office Closes at 2:00 pm for Erev Shavuot
Tuesday, Jun 11th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 12 , 2024Office Closed for Shavuot
Wednesday, Jun 12th (All day)
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Thursday ,
JunJune 13 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, Jun 13th 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe supports people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers within the Jewish community and beyond.
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