Israel in the Consciousness of the Reform Jew (Yom Kippur Day Sermon 5780)
by Rabbi Jonathan Biatch
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L’shanah Tovah and G’mar Chatimah Tovah: May we all conclude this day with a brighter outlook and a renewed spirit for the work ahead of us: the work of tikkun, of repairing the fractured world we inhabit, and repairing our souls as they yearn for fulfillment.
Since Rosh Hashanah, and really since the beginning of the month of Elul 40 days ago, we have considered what we have done wrong and how we were going to reconcile our broken relationships. And Yom Kippur is a day on which we consider how we are to improve our lives in the future. So, this morning I’d like to speak about Israel because of the wonderful possibilities of that small nation playing a positive and significant role in our Jewish lives.
Imagine this as the teaser for a new television program called “Israel: Religious Freedom for All Its Citizens”:
“Imagine an Israel in which the State treats all expressions and streams of Judaism – and other religions – with equal respect and dignity; where the State recognizes the right to freedom of religion and freedom from religious coercion...”
And here is the teaser for another episode:
“Imagine an Israel in which the State guarantees and preserves the freedom of worship for members of all faiths at their holy sites in the spirit of mutual respect and sensitivity..”
Or maybe you could be enticed to watch this episode:
“Imagine an Israel in which gender equality fully guides the state, and women are not demeaned or otherwise disadvantaged, whether on public transportation, in legal proceedings regarding personal status, at the Western Wall, and in other public venues and services.”
Well, they make not make scintillating prime time television; I think “Shtisel” or “S’rugim” would score higher ratings. But these aspirations and others are on the mind of Israelis today. Promoted by Hiddush, an Israeli organization nearly 10 years old, they stand for a renewal of the pledge, audaciously a part of the Declaration of Independence, that aspired to a society of equals.
That document courageously states the hopes for a future of dignity and respect: “The State of Israel … will foster the development of the country for the benefit of all its inhabitants; it [the state] will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it it [the state] will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it [the state] will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture … ”
This is an achievable goal, even though after 71 years we have not yet realized it. But the good news is that despite forces in Israeli society that strive mightily to establish a narrowly-based theocracy, there are many more people who still believe in and struggle to secure a society that honors all streams of Judaism, and people of other religious traditions.
I invite us to consider the positive vision of Israel, a society that would not dwell on past events and mistakes even though they make them, but one that dreams of welcoming new Jewish residents and streams of Jewish visitors; one that makes equal room for those of other religious communities; one that develops and promotes life based on the aspirations and values of Judaism; one where secular models of democracy guide the Jewish state despite variations in the practices of religious communities or the secular society.
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What is the nature of our connection with Israeli Jews? What are the challenges inherent in this relationship?
Donniel Hartman, the president of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, explains that the challenge of Diaspora Jews connecting well with Israel is found in the degree to which we see Israeli Jews as members of our family.[1]
In a typical nuclear family, people view their spouse-parent-child relationships as primary; the “family” is the safety net that assumes that all will be present for each other no matter what, that we watch out for one another, that we have a special relationship to protect.
Inside this nuclear family, we experience life together. We celebrate, we mourn, we strive, we cry, and we laugh. All of that happens – for the most part – with people who are physically closer to us.
Outside of this primary relationship, we may have other relatives living hundreds or thousands of miles away with whom we DON’T share everyday life, and our family ties with them may not be as strong as with our primary family. We may feel concern for them, but the connection is not a primary one.
So, we might compare the relationships between Diaspora and Israeli Jewry to those distant relatives, people whom you hear about and feel empathy for, but the distance prohibits us from cementing a firm relationship. Perhaps there is insufficient reason to care about one another; or maybe we don’t share a vision of being close as family with one another.
Let’s see what the data say.
The American Jewish Committee last June released its annual survey of attitudes held by the Israeli and American Jewish communities toward each other, and visible were large disparities in how we feel about each other.
Almost a third [31%] of Israeli Jews consider us American Jews as “siblings”, and 47 percent consider us as “cousins”. Not bad. Yet only 13% of American Jews think of Israelis as siblings, and 58 percent of us see Israeli Jews as all kinds of relationships, and certainly members of an extended family. And in America, 28% of us don’t consider Israelis part of our family at all.[2]
Anecdotal evidence, however, does not always confirm this ‘relationship gap’. A few years back, I asked here as to the number of worshipers present who had visited Israel. The percentage of hands that shot into the air was significantly higher than the average of 35% of American Jews who have been to Israel. So, there is, at least within our community, a stronger recognition of family ties that bind us to one another. The challenge is to discover the association with Israel that motivates and excites us, and then strengthen and share that motivation with others.
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How do we come to know Israel living some 6,000 miles away? First is through teachers who come to share with us.
Some of you may be familiar with our Israeli sh’lichim here in Madison. The sh’lichim are the Jewish Federation-sponsored emissaries from Israel who help to awaken the spark of interest in Israel matters. And during my tenure in Madison, we have had some exceptional sh’lichim teaching us about and connecting us to Israel. Our current new sh’lichim – who are newlyweds, by the way – are no exception to this, and I hope you have an opportunity to meet them.
They both came, last week, to attend our Rosh Hashanah morning services, and they enjoyed them very much.
And talk about Jewish geography: I was speaking with our community Sh’lichah, Danielle, and it turns out that her father was a young resident of a certain youth village at the same time and in the same youth village that I spent my first summer in Israel. He was 10, and I was 15; so, I began to think back and wonder if he was the young kid – who knew a lot more than I did about farm life – working with me when we irrigated the banana orchards or mucked out the cow barn.
Anyway, the presence of the sh’lichim here in Madison – and in the other communities where Israelis go to connect with Diaspora Jews – has, over a long time, demonstrated that a connection to Israel is desirable and necessary.
Our religious school children feel it when, in Third grade, they take a year-long virtual trip to Israel (though I don't think they get to eat schwarma). We adults, if we have taken advantage of our congregational trips to Israel, know the joy and good nature of Israelis whom we meet along the way. People have visited on b'nai mitzvah trips, business trips, and other excursions. We are fortunate to have had a lot of TBE members visiting Israel.
Another way we learn about Israel is through our religious movements. We are informed that Israel is becoming a place of pluralistic religious fervor; being "religious" there is no longer the purview solely of the Haredi, or Ultra-Orthodox community.
We see organic Jewish life from many religious communities: from the Haredim to the standard dati or Orthodox Jews; from masorti or Conservative Jews to mitkadmim – Reform and Progressive Jews – and hitchadshim or Reconstructionist Jews. And there are independent communities of prayer and learning among the older and younger Israelis, especially the secular ones, Jews who are exploring their Jewish roots in search of values by which to live as Jews in the Jewish and democratic state of Israel.
Israeli Jews have also become more focused on religious and social matters as primary motivations for voting. We see this in the priorities of Israelis as they went to the polls recently.
Beginning with the election in April and continuing with the election held a few weeks ago, opinion polls demonstrated that security matters took a backseat to the influence of the religious right in Israeli life. We also learned that voters overwhelmingly wanted all men and women, including the Ultra-Orthodox, to serve in the army; most citizens want religious exemptions from national service to disappear. Secular Israelis also wanted the Orthodox rabbinate out of the personal and religious lives of Israelis. And there was a strong public expression that the next ruling coalition NOT include the religious parties.
In short, public attitudes and motivations for voting now center on developing true Jewish and democratic life in Israel. For in addition to its position as a place of Jewish refuge, Israel stands as an exemplar of Jewish literary and cultural creativity, coming from both religious and secular world's. And there is still appreciation for the rich cultural diversity of Israel, due to the immigration of Russian, Ethiopian, and other ethnic communities.
Our family may be an extended one, but its riches are beyond count.
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There still remains, though, the nagging question of how we view our relationship with Israel, and the degree to which we would want to be involved in the life of Israel herself.
According to that same American Jewish Committee survey, 63 percent of Israeli Jews believe it is “not appropriate for American Jews to attempt to influence Israeli policy on such issues as national security and peace negotiations with the Palestinians,” while 57 percent of American Jews feel it is appropriate for them to do so.[3] This statistic suggests our strong desire to connect to Israel. The challenge is to find the context where this makes the most sense.
We could always take the route that my niece’s son David traveled this past year. As a 20-something interested in serving Israel, he joined the two-and-a half year Garin Tzabar program of the Israel Defense Forces, and is now serving in a combat unit. Short of officially making aliyah, David now can fulfill his aspiration for service to a cause greater than himself. Whether he eventually immigrates will depend on other many factors, though his parents are supportive of his efforts. We're simply hoping he'll find a partner before he makes that big decision.
As for us, we can sit here in America and complain, and physically protest various Israeli government actions. But that is less likely to be effective.
Or we can lend our voices to the overall movement to expand the civil and democratic society in Israel and we can do this through our participation next year in the international elections to the World Zionist Congress.
The first World Zionist Congress took place in Basel, Switzerland, in 1897, and its primary goal was to establish the state of Israel. Today, the Congress serves as a parliament for the Jewish people to determine policy for the World Zionist Organization, designates the Organization’s course of action, chooses the leadership of the World Zionist Organization and the Jewish National Fund in Israel, and allocates funds to causes in Israel and the Diaspora. Closer to home, the Congress makes decisions that affect Reform Jews in Israel and across the world, and allocates considerable funding to Progressive Jews in Israel.
In elections five years ago, prior to the last meeting of the World Zionist Congress, Progressive Jews in America elected 56 delegates to the 500-member World Jewish Congress. It may sound small, only ten percent, but because our delegates voted in coalition with partners from other countries, movements, and Israeli political parties, we had a broad seat at the table, secured funding for Reform organizations in Israel, and helped to influence policy for many progressive causes. In this coming election cycle, the Reform movement both in Israel and the Diaspora could likely garner $20 million for their institutions.
But along with the money for our own movement, the Reform-Progressive presence on this governing board could have significant impact on Israeli social policies.
As a result of progressive Jewry’s presence at the last Congress, we influenced the appointment of key professionals to carry out our Reform Jewish values regarding equality, pluralism, and our commitment to a two-state solution. We joined with Israeli political parties to influence Israeli society in matters of conversion, marriage and divorce, religious pluralism, gender rights, and combatting racism. We passed key resolutions in the World Zionist Organization’s policy body for equality, transparency, and societal pluralism.
In short, our participation matters.
My offering you this information today is in preparation for the international voting that will take place beginning on January 20, 2020, and will extend for 50 days.
At that time, we will ask you to vote, and we hope that you vote for the slate connected to ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists in America. This is the one significant way that we Diaspora Jews can, indeed, influence what happens in Israel. The positions we take in the Congress next year will directly help our Israeli sisters and brothers who wish to create a civil and progressive Israeli society consonant with Israel’s Declaration of Independence.
Please watch your electronic inboxes and our synagogue bulletin for information about this election in January. There are four simple requirements to vote in this election:
- Be 18 years of age or older by June 30, 2020
- Self-identify as Jewish
- Agree to the Jerusalem Program, the official platform of the WZO and the Zionist Movement
- Pay the minimal $7.50 processing fee
Five years ago we were fortunate to have had Jane Taves, one of our more active TBE members, as a delegate to the World Zionist Congress meeting. For this upcoming election, she serves as a member of the campaign cabinet of the Association of Reform Zionists of America and the Union for Reform Judaism, as well as a congregational coach for us and three other congregations. Our Temple Beth El coordinator/captain will be our Associate Executive Director Kendra Sager. Along with a team of members, we will create ways to educate us and encourage us to vote, promoting a strong voter turnout and result.
If you would like a fact sheet covering some of the aspects of the election, as well as different websites for you to visit to learn more, I have them here and will hand them out after services all day today. Please see me.
Our participation really will make a difference. We can affect real change and become even more visible as our political influence increases. If we increase our Reform presence in the World Zionist Congress:
we will be able to directly promote the cause of liberal Judaism in and for the Jewish state;
we will be able to directly influence Israeli society toward both its democratic and Jewish destinies;
we will bring nearer the day when we will actualize the values of religious and societal pluralism for all of Israeli society;
and we will find even more positive reasons to support Israel from wherever we are in the world: as it will be a place with expanded creativity and ways for all Jews to create firm connections with our homeland.
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Five years ago, Reform and Progressive Jews secured a significant delegation at the World Zionist Congress. That was not the first time that Reform Jews participated in those elections, but it was the strongest showing to date. So that was, perhaps, a teaser to what’s to come in the elections and in our participation next year.
All it takes is imagination to perceive the future, a future of increased Israel activity for us all.
If you’ve not been to Israel, I invite you to imagine a place where one’s Jewish roots can be nourished by the soil of hundreds of years of Jewish history and learning; a place whose citizens are called sabras, after the hearty – some would say “tenacious” – prickly cactus pear, which is bristly on the outside, and mushy and soft and inviting on the inside.
If you have not been to Israel lately, I invite you to consider a return trip to re-orient yourself with the land and its fast-paced development.
Israel continues to be that ‘miracle on the Mediterranean’ that remains special to us. Is it what Theodor Herzl dreamed about when he remarked, “If you will it, it is no dream.”? He was a visionary, so it’s entirely possible that he was able to envision a land of great promise. You will see amazing changes there, and the potential for reaching its goals are still bright. Let us hope that we can all imagine Israel as a land of equality and dignity for all people. Let us then work for those changes.
L'shanah tovah!
[1] Rabbinic webinar August 29, 2019
[2] https://www.ajc.org/news/israeli-american-and-french-jews-on-the-issues-insights-from-ajc-surveys
[3] https://www.jta.org/2019/06/02/israel/israeli-french-and-american-jews-agree-on-almost-everything-except-trump
December 14, 2019
16 Kislev 5780
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Dec 20Shabbat Worship Service
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Dec 21Torah Study
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Dec 27Shabbat Schmooze and Service
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Dec 28The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Dec 28th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
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Jan 17Shabbat Midor Lador Service
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Jan 18Torah Study
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Jan 25Caitlyn Bisgrove Bat Mitzvah
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Jan 31Sisterhood Shabbat Service
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Feb 1Torah Study
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Feb 1Dinah Berkson Bat Mitzvah
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Feb 7Shabbalala
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Feb 8Torah Study
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Saturday, Feb 8th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
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Feb 8Sadie Straus Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 8th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Feb 14Shabbat Worship Service
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Feb 15Torah Study
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Feb 15Kathryn Greenberg Bat Mitzvah
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Feb 22Torah Study
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Feb 22Noah Griffin Bar Mitzvah
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Feb 28Shabbat Schmooze and Shabbat Honoring Our New Members Reception
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Feb 29Torah Study
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Feb 29Arlo Rice Bar Mitzvah
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Mar 6Shabbalala
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Mar 7Torah Study
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Mar 7Sam Wallach's Bar Mitzvah
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Mar 13Shabbat Worship Service
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Mar 14Torah Study
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Mar 14The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Mar 14th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
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Mar 20Shabbat Midor Lador
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Mar 21Torah Study
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Mar 27Shabbat Schmooze and National Refugee Shabbat
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Mar 28Torah Study
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Apr 3Shabbalala
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Apr 4Leo Becker Bar Mitzvah
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Apr 92nd Night Passover Seder
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Apr 10Shabbat Worship Service
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Apr 11Torah Study
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Apr 116th Grade Service and Kiddush Lunch
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Apr 14Yizkor
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Apr 18Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Apr 18The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Apr 18th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
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Apr 18Asher Boorstein Bar Mitzvah
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Apr 20Community Yom Hashoah Service
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Apr 24Shabbat Schmooze & Service
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Apr 25Torah Study
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Apr 25Brian Lang Bar Mitzvah
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May 1Shabbalala
Friday, May 1st 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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May 2Torah Study
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May 2Emma Skloot Bat Mitzvah
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May 8Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, May 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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May 88th grade Shabbat
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May 9Torah Study
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May 9Kate Mezrich Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 9th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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May 15Shabbat Midor Lador
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May 16Torah Study
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May 22Shabbat Schmooze & Service
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May 23Torah Study
Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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May 23The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, May 23rd 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
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May 28Yizkor
Thursday, May 28th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
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May 29Shabbat Service and Confirmation
Friday, May 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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May 30Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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May 30Henry Maloney Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 30th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Jun 5Shabbalala
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Jun 6Leila Zuckerberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Jun 12Rainbow Reception and Pride Shabbat Service
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Jun 13Noah Schmick Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 13th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Jun 19Shabbat Midor Lador
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Jun 20Austin Family B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 20th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Jun 26Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Jun 26th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
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Jun 27Miles Arnold Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 27th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Jul 24Shabbat Schmooze & Service
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Aug 14Shabbat Honoring Our Seniors
Friday, Aug 14th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Aug 15Eliana Goff Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 15th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Aug 29Noa Lazar Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 29th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Oct 9Simchat Torah Celebration
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Oct 17Jonathan Farley Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 17th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Oct 24Ava Greenberg Bat Mitzvah
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Nov 7Elwood Zion Minnick-Wortzel
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Saturday
Nov 21Trey Goldberg Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Saturday
Dec 12Simon Bergum Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 12th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Engage with us!
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Wednesday
Dec 11URJ Biennial
Wednesday, Dec 11th (All day)
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Sunday
Dec 15TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 15th 9:15 am to 11:45 am
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Sunday
Dec 15Hanukkah Food Fest - Cancelled
Sunday, Dec 15th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday
Dec 15PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Dec 15th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project. -
Sunday
Dec 15Midrasha
Sunday, Dec 15th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday
Dec 16December Dilemma
Monday, Dec 16th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for this interactive session where we will hear how some of our interfaith families navigate the challenges of this time of year. -
Tuesday
Dec 17Adamah Latkes and Sufganiyot Pick Up
Tuesday, Dec 17th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Pick up Latkes and Sufganiyot preordered from Adamah Neighborhood Table -
Tuesday
Dec 17Sisterhood/Men's Club Dinner: Interfaith Organizing for Civic Engagement
Tuesday, Dec 17th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
At the annual TBE Sisterhood and Men’s Club dinner, you’ll get an inside look at how Wisconsin Council of Churches and Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice are working together to maximize interfaith communities’ influential role in the public square, and learn how to connect with people from other faith communities in the common goal of civic engagement. -
Tuesday
Dec 17House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 17th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 18TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 18th 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 18Kesher Israel Film: The Women’s Balcony
Wednesday, Dec 18th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
In The Women’s Balcony, an Orthodox community attempts to cope with a new rabbi. We’ll watch the movie together, schmooze, nosh, and discuss ideas from the film. -
Thursday
Dec 19Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew: Information Session
Thursday, Dec 19th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
This information session is for anyone interested in an adult Hebrew class for beginners. -
Thursday
Dec 19Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch - Offsite
Thursday, Dec 19th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison on the third Thursday of each month. Chat with the rabbi at his tisch (table) about current events or topics of interest, and get to know him and your neighbors better. -
Friday
Dec 20Singles Creating Community Coffee - Offsite
Friday, Dec 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Dec 20TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop Open
Friday, Dec 20th 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 20JEWniors Shabbanukkah
Friday, Dec 20th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
A 3rd–5th grade Shabbat service and Hanukkah party! -
Saturday
Dec 21MaTTY's Annual Latke Lock-in!
Saturday, Dec 21st 7:00 pm to Sunday, Dec 22nd 10:00 am
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Sunday
Dec 22TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 22nd 9:30 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday
Dec 22Hanukkah Extravaganza
Sunday, Dec 22nd 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your menorah and candles and join us for games, songs, crafts, food, friends, and festivities as we celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. -
Wednesday
Dec 25Office Closed
Wednesday, Dec 25th (All day)
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Wednesday
Dec 25MJND Chinese Food and a Movie - Offsite
Wednesday, Dec 25th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join MJND (20s and 30s) and MadJews for a yearly tradition—Chinese food and a movie! We'll meet for a casual lunch at Ichiban Sichuan restaurant and then head to the movies. -
Saturday
Dec 28MJND Hanukkah Party - Offsite
Saturday, Dec 28th 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Join MJND (20s and 30s) in celebrating Hanukkah! -
Tuesday
Dec 31Office Closes at Noon
Tuesday, Dec 31st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 1Office Closed
Wednesday, Jan 1st (All day)
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Sunday
Jan 5Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Jan 5th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday
Jan 9Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Jan 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Friday
Jan 10MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner - Offsite
Friday, Jan 10th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Jan 12Community Knesset
Sunday, Jan 12th 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Monday
Jan 13Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center - Offsite
Monday, Jan 13th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A fun and easy way to help the community: join our group serving meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center on Madison's south side. -
Monday
Jan 13Judaism 101
Monday, Jan 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Monday
Jan 13Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Jan 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
We will be discussing The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg by Nicholas Dawidoff. -
Tuesday
Jan 14MaTTY Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 14th 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Jan 16Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch - Offsite
Thursday, Jan 16th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison on the third Thursday of each month. Chat with the rabbi at his tisch (table) about current events or topics of interest, and get to know him and your neighbors better. -
Thursday
Jan 16Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Jan 16th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Friday
Jan 17Singles Creating Community Coffee - Offsite
Friday, Jan 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jan 17Queer Jewish Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Jan 17th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Self-identified LGBTQ Jews and their guests are invited to an inclusive, interdenominational Shabbat potluck. -
Friday
Jan 17Congregational Retreat - Offsite
Friday, Jan 17th 6:00 pm to Sunday, Jan 19th 12:00 pm
This yearly tradition is a highlight for members of all ages. Enjoy a weekend of community, sharing stories, fun and relaxation. Come with the family for the weekend or join us as a “day camper” on Saturday. -
Sunday
Jan 19Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jan 19th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 22Midrasha
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 22Singles Creating Community Dinner - Offsite
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 22Dane Sanctuary Coalition Volunteer Driver Training - Offsite
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Help immigrants deal with the legal system—get trained as a volunteer to give rides to legal hearings or appointments in Chicago and Milwaukee. -
Thursday
Jan 23Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Jan 23rd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Sunday
Jan 26Midrasha
Sunday, Jan 26th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Tuesday
Jan 28Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 28th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 29Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Jan 29th 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve. -
Wednesday
Jan 29Midrasha
Wednesday, Jan 29th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 29Montgomery, Selma, Atlanta, DC: Reflections on Our Civil Rights Journeys
Wednesday, Jan 29th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Are you interested in our nation’s civil rights history? Have you ever wanted to visit the places where that history was made? If so, you will want to join four members of our congregation as they share what they learned during their recent travels. -
Thursday
Jan 30Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Jan 30th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Saturday
Feb 1Young Families Winter Havdalah PJ party
Saturday, Feb 1st 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
For families with children ages 0–6. Come in your PJs to celebrate Havdalah together! -
Sunday
Feb 2Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Feb 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday
Feb 2Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday
Feb 3Judaism 101
Monday, Feb 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Wednesday
Feb 5B'nai Mitzvah Basics
Wednesday, Feb 5th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
Feb 5Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 5th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Feb 6Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Feb 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Thursday
Feb 6Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 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. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Friday
Feb 7MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner - Offsite
Friday, Feb 7th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Feb 9Blockstein
Sunday, Feb 9th 9:45 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday
Feb 9Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 9th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Feb 9Healing House Volunteer Opportunities - Offsite
Sunday, Feb 9th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist with meals and more at Healing House, a respite care facility for homeless people. -
Monday
Feb 10Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center - Offsite
Monday, Feb 10th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A fun and easy way to help the community: join our group serving meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center on Madison's south side. -
Monday
Feb 10Healing House Volunteer Opportunities - Offsite
Monday, Feb 10th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist with meals and more at Healing House, a respite care facility for homeless people. -
Tuesday
Feb 11Healing House Volunteer Opportunities - Offsite
Tuesday, Feb 11th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist with meals and more at Healing House, a respite care facility for homeless people. -
Tuesday
Feb 11MaTTY Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 11th 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday
Feb 12Healing House Volunteer Opportunities - Offsite
Wednesday, Feb 12th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist with meals and more at Healing House, a respite care facility for homeless people. -
Wednesday
Feb 12Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 12th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Feb 13Healing House Volunteer Opportunities - Offsite
Thursday, Feb 13th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist with meals and more at Healing House, a respite care facility for homeless people. -
Thursday
Feb 13Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Feb 13th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Friday
Feb 14Healing House Volunteer Opportunities - Offsite
Friday, Feb 14th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist with meals and more at Healing House, a respite care facility for homeless people. -
Saturday
Feb 15Healing House Volunteer Opportunities - Offsite
Saturday, Feb 15th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist with meals and more at Healing House, a respite care facility for homeless people. -
Sunday
Feb 16Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 16th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Feb 16Jesus the Jew: A Jewish Search for the Historical Jesus
Sunday, Feb 16th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
A four-session course on Jesus the Jew, taught by TBE member and scholar Perry Asher. -
Sunday
Feb 16Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Feb 16th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Wednesday
Feb 19Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 19th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Feb 20Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch - Offsite
Thursday, Feb 20th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison on the third Thursday of each month. Chat with the rabbi at his tisch (table) about current events or topics of interest, and get to know him and your neighbors better. -
Thursday
Feb 20Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Feb 20th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Friday
Feb 21Singles Creating Community Coffee - Offsite
Friday, Feb 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Feb 21TBE Board Retreat
Friday, Feb 21st 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Friday
Feb 21Shabbat Reception to Honor our Volunteers
Friday, Feb 21st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Temple Beth El, and we want to show our appreciation! Please join us for a special reception before we welcome Shabbat together at our Friday evening services. Be our guest at a special reception in honor of our many loyal Temple volunteers. We'll serve appetizers and beverages, so come and enjoy. The celebration and appreciation continue as we welcome in Shabbat at 7:30 pm. -
Saturday
Feb 22MaTTY Tu Bishvat Lorax Party
Saturday, Feb 22nd 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Feb 23PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 23rd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project. -
Sunday
Feb 23Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 23rd 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Feb 23Jesus the Jew: A Jewish Search for the Historical Jesus
Sunday, Feb 23rd 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
A four-session course on Jesus the Jew, taught by TBE member and scholar Perry Asher. -
Tuesday
Feb 25Singles Creating Community Dinner - Offsite
Tuesday, Feb 25th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Please type which date you are attending in the Notes field. -
Tuesday
Feb 25Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 25th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Thursday
Feb 27Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Feb 27th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Friday
Feb 28Junior Youth Group NFTY Kallah
Friday, Feb 28th (All day)
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Sunday
Mar 1Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Mar 1st 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday
Mar 1Midrasha
Sunday, Mar 1st 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Mar 1Jesus the Jew: A Jewish Search for the Historical Jesus
Sunday, Mar 1st 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
A four-session course on Jesus the Jew, taught by TBE member and scholar Perry Asher. -
Monday
Mar 2Judaism 101
Monday, Mar 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Wednesday
Mar 4Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 4th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Mar 5Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 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. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Thursday
Mar 5Introduction to Judaism Class
Thursday, Mar 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A 16-week series for those interested in learning about Judaism and those interested in potential conversion to Judaism. -
Saturday
Mar 7Temple Beth El Haggadah Debut and Art Show
Saturday, Mar 7th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Mar 8Midrasha
Sunday, Mar 8th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Mar 8Jesus the Jew: A Jewish Search for the Historical Jesus
Sunday, Mar 8th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
A four-session course on Jesus the Jew, taught by TBE member and scholar Perry Asher. -
Monday
Mar 9Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center - Offsite
Monday, Mar 9th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A fun and easy way to help the community: join our group serving meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center on Madison's south side. -
Monday
Mar 9Purim Shpiel
Monday, Mar 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday
Mar 10MaTTY Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 10th 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm