Clergy & Staff
Clergy & Staff
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch, DD, MAHL earned a BA from California State University, Northridge, in radio-television broadcast management and then participated in a Jewish students’ institute and worked as a television production assistant in Israel. He earned a master’s degree in Jewish communal service from Brandeis University and worked for seven years at Jewish Federations in Buffalo, St. Louis, and Houston. He then entered the rabbinical program at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, receiving his master’s degree in Hebrew letters in 1991 and rabbinic ordination in 1992. Rabbi Biatch served pulpits in Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Alexandria, Virginia, and in Glendale, California, before joining TBE in 2005.
His spouse, Rabbi Bonnie Margulis, is president of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice. They have two children, Samantha and Joshua, and are proud of their accomplishments as actors. Rabbi Biatch plays the accordion.
Cantor Jacob Niemi joined the Temple Beth El community in the summer of 2019. He earned a BA in sacred music with a minor in Hebrew language from Florida State University in 2013. He then continued his cantorial studies at the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, earning a master’s degree in sacred music in 2017 and ordination as a cantor in 2018. Following ordination, he completed an extended unit of clinical pastoral education, serving as an interfaith chaplain at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Cantor Niemi is a prolific songwriter, with several melodies composed for Jewish sacred texts (especially liturgy), as well as songs with his own original words. His setting of Adon Olam was recently published by Transcontinental Music Publications in the ninth volume of the Shabbat Anthology. Cantor Niemi lives in downtown Madison, and he is looking forward to exploring and building relationships within the Madison community.
Executive Director Stefanie Kushner has held a variety of positions at Temple Beth El intermittently for the past 14 years, including: program director, financial consultant, and director of business operations. Her wide range of experiences with Temple Beth El prepared her well for taking on the role of executive director in June 2019. Stefanie received her BA at the University of Michigan and has gained financial and managerial experience through her experience as computer programmer, director of training, and as an entrepreneur. Stefanie and her husband David, along with their children Alex, Rachel and Emily—all of whom celebrated becoming b’nai mitzvah at TBE—have been members since 2004. Having the understanding of TBE from the prospective of the staff as well as a congregant gives her dual insight to help TBE continue to be a place of community, education and worship.
Director of Lifelong Learning Nicole A. Jahr, RJE (Reform Jewish Educator), joined TBE in 2015. She earned a BA from California State University, Fresno, and a master’s degree in religious education from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. She is working on her second master’s at Spertus Jewish Institute for Learning and Leadership and is also an iFellow with The iCenter for Israel Education. Her passion is to guide every person on their Jewish journey through tikkun olam, learning and/or Temple involvement. Nicole has worked in Jewish education for over 30 years, in roles ranging from religious school teacher, Jewish preschool director to education director. She lives in Middleton with her husband, Herb. Her loving daughters are Samantha, who lives in metro Detroit and Lauren who is a recent graduate of Middleton High School.
Associate Executive Director Kendra Sager
Program Coordinator Aleeza Hoffert
Accountant Carole Ruiz de Chavez, C.P.A.
Facilities Coordinator Steven Gregorius
Office Coordinator Melissa Osborne
Communications Assistant Brianna Sohrweide
Lifelong Learning Coordinator Kim Rosenthal
Cantor Emerita Deborah Martin
March 4, 2021
20 Adar 5781
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2021Shabbalala & 3rd grade Shabbat
Friday, Mar 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021Jayden Ross Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2021Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 12th (All day)
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Friday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Mar 12th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, Mar 13th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Mar 19th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2021Elwood Zion Minnick-Wortzel Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 20th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Mar 26th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MarMarch 27 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2021Community Passover Seder
Sunday, Mar 28th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for a community seder on the second night of Passover. -
Friday ,
AprApril 2 , 2021Yizkor
Friday, Apr 2nd 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 2 , 2021Shabbalala
Friday, Apr 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 3 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 9 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Apr 9th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
AprApril 9 , 2021Social Action Shabbat
Friday, Apr 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, Apr 10th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021Jonathan Rode Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 10th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Apr 16th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Gabe Staresinic Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 17th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 23 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Apr 23rd 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
AprApril 23 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Henry Riley Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 24th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Havdalah Honoring Our Volunteers
Saturday, Apr 24th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 30 , 2021Learning Service
Friday, Apr 30th (All day)
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Friday ,
AprApril 30 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Apr 30th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
AprApril 30 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 1 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, May 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 1 , 2021Danielle Borkon-Rutter Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 1st 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 7 , 2021Shabbalala
Friday, May 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 8 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, May 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 8 , 2021Henry Maloney Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 8th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 14 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, May 14th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
MayMay 14 , 2021Confirmation
Friday, May 14th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 14 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 15 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, May 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 15 , 20216th Grade Stump-the-Clergy Service
Saturday, May 15th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 21 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, May 21st 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
MayMay 21 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 22 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, May 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 22 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, May 22nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Friday ,
MayMay 28 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, May 28th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
MayMay 28 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 29 , 2021Torah Study
Saturday, May 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 29 , 2021Camden Sauer Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 29th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 4 , 2021Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jun 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 5 , 2021Eliana Goff Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 5th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 11 , 2021Pride Shabbat
Friday, Jun 11th (All day)
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Friday ,
JunJune 11 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Jun 11th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
JunJune 11 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 12 , 2021Micah Friedman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 12th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 18 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Jun 18th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
JunJune 18 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador with Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Friday, Jun 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 19 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, Jun 19th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Friday ,
JunJune 25 , 2021Shabbat Blessings
Friday, Jun 25th 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Nicole Jahr to recite the Shabbat blessings together! -
Friday ,
JunJune 25 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 26 , 2021Toby Friedman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 26th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 2 , 2021Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jul 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 16 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, Jul 17th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 23 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 6 , 2021Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Aug 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2021Morris Kodesh Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 7th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2021Zoe Brattlie Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 14th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2021Norah Feinberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 28 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, Aug 28th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2021Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Sep 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 4 , 2021Kayla Blitz Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 4th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, Sep 18th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2021Shabbalala
Friday, Oct 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2021Jayvyn Greif Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 2nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2021Lucy Paler Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 9th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2021Shabbat Morning Joyful Worship
Saturday, Oct 16th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A service of gratitude that will provide food for thought and sustenance for the soul. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2021Kelsey Mettner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 23rd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2021Shabbalala
Friday, Nov 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2021Meredith Pier Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 6th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2021Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2021Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2021Henry Foreman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 20th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Engage with us!
All Events
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2021Meals for Healing House
Sunday, Feb 28th (All day)
Volunteer by cooking and dropping off meals for those recovering at Healing House. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2021Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 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. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2021Talking About Race: Seven Guided Small-Group Conversations for Personal Growth
Friday, Mar 5th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Wherever you are on your racial justice journey, you can benefit from these conversations. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021MJND Havdalah and Your Idea
Saturday, Mar 6th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2021Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Mar 7th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2021Braided Histories: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Sunday, Mar 7th 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Using his recently published book, TBE member Charles L. Cohen explores the intertwined histories and interactions among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Mar 9th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Tuesday, Mar 9th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021Talking About Race: Seven Guided Small-Group Conversations for Personal Growth
Tuesday, Mar 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wherever you are on your racial justice journey, you can benefit from these conversations. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021Board Meeting: Board Visioning PT. 1
Tuesday, Mar 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021Mitzvah Meals for the Catholic Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Mar 10th (All day)
Help feed those in need by cooking in the safety of your home in a meal delivery partnership between Temple Beth El and the Catholic Multicultural Center. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021Parashat Hashavuah: Weekly Torah Portion with Kehillat Emet VeShalom
Wednesday, Mar 10th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Rabbi Ariella Graetz Bartuv of Kehillat Emet VeShalom in Nahariya, Israel, and her father, Rabbi Michael Graetz, for a discussion of the weekly Torah portion in English. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021Preparing for Passover
Wednesday, Mar 10th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
A panel discussion to help you with Passover prep! -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Mar 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2021S/He Created Them: Feminist Retellings of Biblical Stories with Kehillat Emet VeShalom
Thursday, Mar 11th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join our sister congregation in Israel for this weekly program featuring feminist retellings of biblical stories in English. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Mar 11th 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Friday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2021WRJ Fried Women’s Conference
Friday, Mar 12th (All day)
Join hundreds of Reform Jewish women from throughout North America and around the world to learn, share, pray, connect, and hear from inspiring speakers. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2021Talking About Race: Seven Guided Small-Group Conversations for Personal Growth
Friday, Mar 12th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Wherever you are on your racial justice journey, you can benefit from these conversations. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2021Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Friday, Mar 12th 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Join the first meeting of the Environment and Climate Change Action Team. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2021Sisterhood Kallah: Tikkun Olam and the Henry Vilas Zoo
Saturday, Mar 13th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Joseph Darcangelo, Vilas Zoo deputy director, will discuss his journey into ecological identity, the zoo’s conservation initiatives, and how people can make connections to bring about change. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2021MJND Havdalah and Open Mic
Saturday, Mar 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2021Braided Histories: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Sunday, Mar 14th 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Using his recently published book, TBE member Charles L. Cohen explores the intertwined histories and interactions among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Mar 16th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2021Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Tuesday, Mar 16th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2021Talking About Race: Seven Guided Small-Group Conversations for Personal Growth
Tuesday, Mar 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wherever you are on your racial justice journey, you can benefit from these conversations. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2021Parashat Hashavuah: Weekly Torah Portion with Kehillat Emet VeShalom
Wednesday, Mar 17th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Rabbi Ariella Graetz Bartuv of Kehillat Emet VeShalom in Nahariya, Israel, and her father, Rabbi Michael Graetz, for a discussion of the weekly Torah portion in English. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2021Kesher Israel Committee Meeting—Drop-Ins Welcome!
Wednesday, Mar 17th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for a relaxed, friendly, and productive meeting to discuss developing projects to bring Israel to the TBE community and our community to Israel. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Mar 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2021S/He Created Them: Feminist Retellings of Biblical Stories with Kehillat Emet VeShalom
Thursday, Mar 18th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join our sister congregation in Israel for this weekly program featuring feminist retellings of biblical stories in English. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Mar 18th 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Friday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2021Talking About Race: Seven Guided Small-Group Conversations for Personal Growth
Friday, Mar 19th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Wherever you are on your racial justice journey, you can benefit from these conversations. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2021MJND Havdalah-versary
Saturday, Mar 20th 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2021Braided Histories: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Sunday, Mar 21st 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Using his recently published book, TBE member Charles L. Cohen explores the intertwined histories and interactions among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2021Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Mar 21st 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2021Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting
Sunday, Mar 21st 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent by email. Please contact Sisterhood co-presidents Casey Slaughter Becker (cslaughterbecker@gmail.com) and Rachel Leader (leader.rachel@gmail.com) with any questions. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2021Young Families Chocolate Seder
Sunday, Mar 21st 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join in a chocolate seder to prepare for the upcoming holiday of Passover. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2021Policy Changes Under Biden: Our Next Steps to Support Immigration Reform
Sunday, Mar 21st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join our Immigrant Rights Action Team in planning our next steps for education and advocacy at this hopeful time of change. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Mar 23rd 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2021Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Tuesday, Mar 23rd 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2021Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 23rd 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2021Talking About Race: Seven Guided Small-Group Conversations for Personal Growth
Tuesday, Mar 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wherever you are on your racial justice journey, you can benefit from these conversations. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2021Mitzvah Meals for the Catholic Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Mar 24th (All day)
Help feed those in need by cooking in the safety of your home in a meal delivery partnership between Temple Beth El and the Catholic Multicultural Center. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2021Parashat Hashavuah: Weekly Torah Portion with Kehillat Emet VeShalom
Wednesday, Mar 24th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Rabbi Ariella Graetz Bartuv of Kehillat Emet VeShalom in Nahariya, Israel, and her father, Rabbi Michael Graetz, for a discussion of the weekly Torah portion in English. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2021Board Meeting: Board Visioning PT. 2
Wednesday, Mar 24th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Mar 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2021S/He Created Them: Feminist Retellings of Biblical Stories with Kehillat Emet VeShalom
Thursday, Mar 25th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join our sister congregation in Israel for this weekly program featuring feminist retellings of biblical stories in English. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Mar 25th 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2021TBE Men’s Club Book Group
Thursday, Mar 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
We will be discussing "The Vanishing Half: A Novel" by Brit Bennett. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2021Talking About Race: Seven Guided Small-Group Conversations for Personal Growth
Friday, Mar 26th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Wherever you are on your racial justice journey, you can benefit from these conversations. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Mar 30th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2021Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Tuesday, Mar 30th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2021Parashat Hashavuah: Weekly Torah Portion with Kehillat Emet VeShalom
Wednesday, Mar 31st 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Rabbi Ariella Graetz Bartuv of Kehillat Emet VeShalom in Nahariya, Israel, and her father, Rabbi Michael Graetz, for a discussion of the weekly Torah portion in English. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Mar 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 1 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Apr 1st 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 1 , 2021Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 1st 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 ,
AprApril 2 , 2021Office closed at noon for last day of Passover
Friday, Apr 2nd 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 4 , 2021Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Apr 4th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday ,
AprApril 4 , 2021MJND Carb Party
Sunday, Apr 4th 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 6 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Apr 6th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 6 , 2021Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Tuesday, Apr 6th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 7 , 2021Mitzvah Meals for the Catholic Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Apr 7th (All day)
Help feed those in need by cooking in the safety of your home in a meal delivery partnership between Temple Beth El and the Catholic Multicultural Center. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 7 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Apr 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 8 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Apr 8th 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021MJND Just Havdalah
Saturday, Apr 10th 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join MNJD for Havdalah and a fun activity to start the new week! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 11 , 2021PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Apr 11th 8:30 am to 9:00 am
This program for 0–5 year olds is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. Song leader Les Goldsmith will engage Jewish families with young children in playful, musical, educational moments. Our 4K teacher will lead a meaningful craft project. Connect with other Jewish families in Madison and become familiar with Temple Beth El. All can expect to sing, move, learn, play, create, bond, pray, and grow with our early childhood Jewish programming. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 11 , 2021Prophets of the Hebrew Bible: Messengers of God or Societal Conscience
Sunday, Apr 11th 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
An exploration of our prophets as messengers of God or examples of societal conscience. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 11 , 2021
Sunday, Apr 11th 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Committee chairs are invited for a brief check-in to review calendar dates. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 13 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Apr 13th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 14 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Apr 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Apr 15th 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021Spring Kallah
Friday, Apr 16th (All day)
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Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021MJND Havdalah and Spring Break Travels
Saturday, Apr 17th 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Pasta Extravaganza
Sunday, Apr 18th (All day)
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Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Prophets of the Hebrew Bible: Messengers of God or Societal Conscience
Sunday, Apr 18th 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
An exploration of our prophets as messengers of God or examples of societal conscience. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Apr 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting
Sunday, Apr 18th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent by email. Please contact Sisterhood co-presidents Casey Slaughter Becker (cslaughterbecker@gmail.com) and Rachel Leader (leader.rachel@gmail.com) with any questions. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 20 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Apr 20th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Apr 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 22 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Apr 22nd 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021MJND Just Havdalah
Saturday, Apr 24th 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join MNJD for Havdalah and a fun activity to start the new week! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Apr 25th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Prophets of the Hebrew Bible: Messengers of God or Societal Conscience
Sunday, Apr 25th 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
An exploration of our prophets as messengers of God or examples of societal conscience. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 27 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, Apr 27th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 27 , 2021Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 27th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 28 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, Apr 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 29 , 2021Quarantine Kitchen
Thursday, Apr 29th 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Jewish cooking to distract and inspire—from our kitchens to yours! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 29 , 2021Lag B'Omer Virtual Bonfire
Thursday, Apr 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 1 , 2021Great Virtual Scavenger Hunt 2021
Saturday, May 1st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us as we compete in teams on Zoom to see who can win the scavenger hunt! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 1 , 2021MJND Just Havdalah
Saturday, May 1st 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join MNJD for Havdalah and a fun activity to start the new week! -
Sunday ,
MayMay 2 , 2021Prophets of the Hebrew Bible: Messengers of God or Societal Conscience
Sunday, May 2nd 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
An exploration of our prophets as messengers of God or examples of societal conscience. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 4 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, May 4th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 5 , 2021Midrasha Graduation
Wednesday, May 5th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 5 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, May 5th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 6 , 2021Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 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. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 8 , 2021MJND Havdalah and Your Idea
Saturday, May 8th 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 11 , 2021Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Tuesday, May 11th 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 12 , 2021Choir Hangout (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, May 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 15 , 2021MJND Havdalah and Shavuot
Saturday, May 15th 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MayMay 16 , 2021Cancer Support Group
Sunday, May 16th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
MayMay 17 , 2021Shavuot
Monday, May 17th (All day)
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