Thinking About the Environment: Too Much Stuff!
12/16/2025 01:36:34 PM
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We celebrate Hanukkah by frying latkes, lighting candles, and sharing gifts. For most of us, preparations included a lot of shopping that required energy for production, transport, and disposal of goods. Going forward, we can rededicate our concern for the environment by thinking about new ways to celebrate. Check out The Story of Stuff, a fast-paced look at the full life cycle of the things we buy.
January 13, 2026
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Worship Schedule
All Events
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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. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 18th 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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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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Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Discussion
Friday, Jan 16th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Please join Rabbi Prosnit for a pre-Shabbat discussion. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Jan 16th 5:15 pm to 6:00 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. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2026Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Jan 20th 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
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 , 2026Pre-L'Taken Gathering
Wednesday, Jan 21st 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Please join us for a pre-trip gathering for High School L’Taken students and their parents. -
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 Nosh
Friday, Jan 23rd 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Jan 25th 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 ,
JanJanuary 25 , 20263rd and 4th Grade Family Learning Day
Sunday, Jan 25th 9:15 am to 11:45 am
Parents and guardians of 3rd and 4th grade students are invited to spend the day learning with their students. -
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 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Jan 30th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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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. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2026Cancer and Chronic Illness Support Group—Led by Rabbi Jonathan Biatch
Saturday, Jan 31st 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This inclusive support group provides a warm, confidential space for anyone navigating cancer or chronic illness, as well as the loved ones who walk beside them. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 1st 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 ,
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 , 2026House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2026Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 5th 7:00 pm to 8:30 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 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the SCC group. -
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. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Feb 6th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2026B'nai Mitzvah Retreat
Saturday, Feb 7th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Students who will become b’nai mitzvah between August 2026 and July 2027 are invited—with their parents or guardians—to this retreat in advance of their formal b’nai mitzvah preparation. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 8th 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 ,
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 with Dr. Susan Davidson
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 1:00 pm to 3:00 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 , 2026Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Feb 12th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
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. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Feb 13th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 15th 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 ,
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 , 2026"Land of Oz" Pasta Dinner, Benefiting MaTTY (High School Youth Group)
Sunday, Feb 15th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a family-friendly enchanting evening inspired by "The Wizard of Oz" and "Wicked"! -
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 , 2026Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Feb 17th 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
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! -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Feb 20th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 22nd 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 ,
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. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2026Text and ...: A Series on Life and Learning
Sunday, Feb 22nd 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for any or all of this series on life and learning. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 25th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Feb 25th 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 26 , 2026Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Feb 26th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Discussion
Friday, Feb 27th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Please join Rabbi Prosnit for a pre-Shabbat discussion. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Feb 27th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2026Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Feb 27th 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join us for the Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner, after the Sisterhood Shabbat Service. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2026Cancer and Chronic Illness Support Group—Led by Rabbi Jonathan Biatch
Saturday, Feb 28th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This inclusive support group provides a warm, confidential space for anyone navigating cancer or chronic illness, as well as the loved ones who walk beside them. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2026Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 1st 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Put your costume on and join us for the Community Purim Carnival at Beth Israel Center, including a shpiel, games, prizes, bounce house, food, and more. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Mar 1st 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2026The Great Shushan Bake-Off
Monday, Mar 2nd 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Celebrate Purim with a festive dinner and a dash of friendly competition! Join us for a Hamantaschen Bake-Off, where the judges are none other than the beloved (and not-so-beloved) characters from the Purim story. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 4th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 5 , 2026House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2026Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 5th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2026Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Mar 6th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the SCC group. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Mar 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. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Mar 6th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 8th 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 ,
MarMarch 8 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Mar 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. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2026Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 10th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 11th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Mar 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. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Mar 13th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 15th 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 ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Text and ...: A Series on Life and Learning
Sunday, Mar 15th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for any or all of this series on life and learning. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2026Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Mar 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Monday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2026Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Mar 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will discuss "Hamnet: A Novel of the Plaque" by Maggie O'Farrell. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2026Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Tuesday, Mar 17th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2026Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Mar 17th 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2026Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 18 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Mar 18th 4:30 pm to 6:00 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. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 18th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School
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