Endowment for Spiritual Leadership
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We are deeply grateful to more than 260 households that have generously contributed to the Endowment for Spiritual Leadership. Thanks to your incredible support, we have received 3.8 million of the 4.6 million pledged as of the end of November. Your commitment to the financial security and future of our spiritual leaders is truly inspiring.
We extend our sincerest thanks to every donor—your gift, at any level, is a meaningful expression of care and dedication to TBE, Thanks to you, our vision of financial stability for our spiritual leaders is becoming a reality.
Thank you to all donors to the Endowment for Spiritual Leadership. You have truly made a difference to our cherished community.
December 2, 2025
12 Kislev 5786
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Dec 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Elliot Margulius Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 6th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025Orion Dvir Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 13th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
DecDecember 26 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 26th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 2 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 9th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026Shabbat Tzedek (Justice)
Friday, Jan 16th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
On this Shabbat Tzedek (Justice) we will hear from Jason Mack, director of Open Doors for Refugees. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Caitlin Sullivan Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 17th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026Penelope Becker Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 24th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026Shabbat Shirah
Friday, Jan 30th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This week we celebrate Shabbat Shirah, the “Sabbath of Song,” when we read the story in the Torah about our ancestors singing at the shores of the Red Sea, having just escaped slavery and the armies of Pharaoh. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Feb 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2026Shabbat Worship with Sisterhood
Friday, Feb 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Sisterhood Shabbat, one of the most beautiful and meaningful services of the year. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Mar 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2026Leila Lazar Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 7th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship with participation by the Men's Club of Temple Beth El. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Ezra Friedman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 14th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 27th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 3 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 10 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 10th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 11 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AprApril 11 , 2026Lital Adelman Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 11th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 17 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 17th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 18 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 24 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 24th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Aviva Barak Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 25th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 1 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Jada Deano Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 2nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 8 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 8th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 9 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 15 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 15th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 16 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 22 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 23 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 29 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 29th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Bert LeBarron Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 30th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 5 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 5th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 6 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 6 , 2026Sally Raether Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 6th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 12 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Levi Trost Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 13th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 19 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 20 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JunJune 26 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 26th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 27 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 27 , 2026Emerson Spector Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 27th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 17th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2026Sophia Wistrom Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jul 25th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2026Rosemary Wright Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 1st 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2026Ayla Mandel Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 8th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 21st 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2026Max Yablon Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 22nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 18th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 16th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025Mitzvah Winter Holiday Shoeboxes for Nehemiah and FOSTER
Wednesday, Nov 12th (All day)
Help provide gifts for children and adults who might not otherwise receive any gifts in the 2025 holiday season who are clients of Nehemiah and FOSTER. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025Contemplative Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Amelie Davidson will lead a small group on a contemplative writing journey. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 4th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Dec 5th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Dec 5th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Dec 5th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us for a light nosh before services. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025Community Knesset
Sunday, Dec 7th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Leaders of our community, including the Board of Trustees, committee and task force chairs, and their staff liaisons, are invited to participate in the Community Knesset. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025MuTTY Goes to Geeks Mania
Sunday, Dec 7th 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join MuTTY at Geeks Mania, a video game arcade filled with countless different options. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025Sisterhood Presents Game Night
Monday, Dec 8th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring your favorite games and join your friends for Game Night. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 9th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 10th 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 10th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Thursday, Dec 11th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Dec 11th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2025Membership Renewal Information Session
Thursday, Dec 11th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join Stefanie Kushner, executive director, on Zoom to learn about your membership renewal. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Dec 12th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us for a light nosh before services. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 14th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Dec 14th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025A Whole Latke Fun: Hanukkah Party for Families with Young Kids
Sunday, Dec 14th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious latke and pasta bar, a festive song session, a Hanukkah story, dreidel spinning, cookie decorating, Hanukkah-themed crafts, and so much more to usher in the first night of Hanukkah together. Event is brought to you by Temple Beth El Families with Young Children, Jewish Federation of Madison and their PJ Library Community. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025MaTTY Hanukkah Party
Sunday, Dec 14th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join MaTTY (9th–12th grades) for a crafting and movie night Hanukkah party! -
Monday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Monday, Dec 15th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze Hanukkah Celebration
Monday, Dec 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Our December Fiber Arts Schmooze get-together falls on the second night of Hanukkah, and we’d love to celebrate together! We’ll start the evening by lighting the menorah and sharing sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts). -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Tuesday, Dec 16th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Dec 16th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2025MJND (20s and 30s) Latke Making Party
Tuesday, Dec 16th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
MJND (20s and 30s) will be frying latkes in the TBE kitchen using mixtures that guests bring themselves. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 16th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Wednesday, Dec 17th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 17th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2025Hanukkah Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jon Prosnit
Thursday, Dec 18th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Please join Rabbi Prosnit for lunch and discussion. Learners of all backgrounds are welcome. Bring your own lunch—we’ll supply the drinks. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Dec 18th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2025Hanukkah Visit to Capitol Lakes
Thursday, Dec 18th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Temple Beth El and Jewish Social Services of Madison will have a joint Hanukkah visit at Capitol Lakes. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Dec 19th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us for a light nosh before services. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Shabbat Hanukkah Dinner
Friday, Dec 19th 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us as we welcome Shabbat and Hanukkah together and enjoy a tasty Chinese food dinner. Bring your hanukkiyah and seven candles to light together. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2025Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, Dec 21st (All day)
Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 24 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 24th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 25 , 2025Office Closed
Thursday, Dec 25th (All day)
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Friday ,
DecDecember 26 , 2025Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Dec 26th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us for a light nosh before services. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 31st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2025Singles Creating Community New Year's Potluck Dinner
Wednesday, Dec 31st 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for a potluck dinner as you celebrate New Year's Eve. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 1 , 2026Office Closed for New Year's Day
Thursday, Jan 1st (All day)
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 4 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Jan 4th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 7 , 2026Men's Club Book Group
Wednesday, Jan 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet via Zoom to discuss "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" by Yuval Noah Harari. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 8 , 2026Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Thursday, Jan 8th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 8 , 2026Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 8th 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. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jan 9th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the SCC group. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2026Community Havdalah
Saturday, Jan 10th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Let's create warmth on a cold winter night through a community Havdalah, a heartfelt and unifying experience that celebrates the close of Shabbat and the beginning of a new week. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 13 , 2026Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 13th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 14 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Jan 14th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Jan 15th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Friday, Jan 16th 11:45 am to 2:00 pm
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2026Shaping a Stronger City: Downtown Madison, Inc.'s Vision for Equity, Growth, and Community
Sunday, Jan 18th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
This year’s Men’s Club & Sisterhood joint event focuses on the future of our vibrant and thriving downtown. It’s sure to be an engaging and enlightening conversation about what Downtown Madison, Inc. is focused on in the years to come as our city continues to grow. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2026Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Jan 19th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2026Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 20th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2026CANCELED: Sisterhood Potluck
Wednesday, Jan 21st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
TBE Sisterhood is inviting all women of TBE to join us for a potluck. Bring a dish, enjoy good company and good food. Beverages will be provided. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Jan 21st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2026Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Jan 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2026Pre-Shabbat discussion
Friday, Jan 23rd 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Please join Rabbi Prosnit for a pre-Shabbat discussion. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Jan 25th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Text and ...: A Series on Life and Learning
Sunday, Jan 25th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for any or all of this series on life and learning. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2026Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Jan 27th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the SCC group. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Jan 28th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Jan 28th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026Soaring Eagles Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jan 30th 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
Join those who have recently become empty nesters for a Shabbat dinner following Shabbat worship. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Feb 1st 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2026Tu Bishvat Party for Families with Young Children
Sunday, Feb 1st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Celebrate the new year (birthday) of the trees with a fun and meaningful Tu Bishvat party designed for young children and their families! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Feb 1st 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 4th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Feb 4th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2026Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 5th 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. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2026Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Feb 6th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Feb 6th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2026Liesl Blockstein Memorial Lecture
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Remembering the social activism and public service record of Liesl M. Blockstein, Temple Beth El and Jewish Social Services annually co-sponsor this lecture honoring the accomplishments of a Wisconsin woman who has made a significant impact on our community and our state. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2026Youth Day
Sunday, Feb 8th 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Youth Day activities are for JEWniors (3rd–5th graders) and MuTTY (6th–8th graders). After a quick pizza lunch we will do an activity together. Our goal is to build relationships and create fun and relaxed Jewish spaces. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2026Text and ...: A Series on Life and Learning
Sunday, Feb 8th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for any or all of this series on life and learning. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2026Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Monday, Feb 9th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2026Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 10th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 11th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Feb 11th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2026Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 12th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2026Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Feb 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Men's Club Book Group will discuss "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America" by Robert Reich. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2026Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Feb 15th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Feb 15th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2026Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 15th 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 ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2026MaTTY Pasta dinner
Sunday, Feb 15th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2026Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Feb 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2026Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 17th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Feb 18th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 18th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Feb 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Feb 19th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Feb 22nd 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School.
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