“Why? Because Israel Matters”: Ongoing Community Conversation on Israel and the Middle East
Past SessionsThursday, June 20, 2024 • 14 Sivan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Frank Adult Lounge & Zoom
Thursday, May 16, 2024 • 8 Iyar 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Frank Adult Lounge & Zoom
Thursday, April 18, 2024 • 10 Nisan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Frank Adult Lounge & Zoom
Thursday, December 21, 2023 • 9 Tevet 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM - Frank Adult Lounge & Zoom
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 • 17 Cheshvan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM - Frank Adult Lounge & Zoom
Thursday, October 19, 2023 • 4 Cheshvan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM - Room 109 & Zoom
Come and share with one another your reactions, feelings, fears, and hopes for Israel and Israel's position in the Middle East.
The Israeli-Gaza conflict continues, and the dynamics shift each day. We will review the situation, evaluate the current climate of politics, religion, and the process of democracy, and comfort one another in the wake of campus demonstrations and threats of violence. This members-only program will continue our communal discussions on the challenges of the current Israel and Palestine situation, leading to a broader discussion about the importance of Israel in the lives of Diaspora Jews and their families.
We encourage our members to attend in person if at all possible; the discussion can also be viewed on Zoom. Light refreshments will be served for those who attend in person.
“Why? Because Israel Matters” has been a forum for TBE members to learn about the crucial and shifting set of politics and community in Israel. Since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, we have focused on individual and communal responses to the war and its continuing challenge to the Israeli and worldwide Jewish community. This is a place of open and respectful dialogue. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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May 19, 2025
21 Iyar 5785
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 24 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, May 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
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MayMay 30 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
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MayMay 31 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, May 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
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MayMay 31 , 2025Confirmation 5785
Saturday, May 31st 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the confirmands of 5785 with a special Havdalah service. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025Madison Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot: An All-Evening Celebration of Study and Community
Sunday, Jun 1st 7:30 pm to Monday, Jun 2nd 2:00 am
Join the community at Beth Israel Center for the Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an all-evening study session. -
Monday ,
JunJune 2 , 2025Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
Monday, Jun 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for Shavuot morning worship including Yizkor (memorial service) followed by a light brunch. -
Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Jun 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join us at 5:15 pm for pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. Please bring your own lawn chairs. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025Pride Shabbat
Friday, Jun 13th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
June is Pride Month, and TBE is celebrating! Our worship and community spaces will be decorated with lots of color! Dress up to show your pride and come enjoy a colorful array of sights, sounds, and tastes representing LGBTQ+ pride. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Elliot Ruben Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 20th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service
Saturday, Jun 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The adult b'nai mitzvah cohort will celebrate their accomplishments by leading the congregation in worship and teaching Torah during this Shabbat morning service. -
Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 27th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 4th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 5 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Jul 11th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join us at 5:15 pm for pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. Please bring your own lawn chairs. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 18th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 19 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 25th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 26 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Aug 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join us at 5:15 pm for pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. Please bring your own lawn chairs. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2025Tishah B'av Morning Study
Sunday, Aug 3rd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 8th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025Lea Levi Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 15th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Lillia Berger Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 29th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 6 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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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 31 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AprApril 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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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 18 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 9 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 16 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Engage with us!
All Events
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, May 20th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 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. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 22 , 2025Cancer Support Group
Thursday, May 22nd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
If you are interested in participating, please email Rabbi Jon Prosnit -
Thursday ,
MayMay 22 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Thursday, May 22nd 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Sunday ,
MayMay 25 , 2025MaTTY Maccabiah 2025
Sunday, May 25th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join MaTTY (9th–12th grade) for our annual outdoor Maccabiah / color wars event! -
Monday ,
MayMay 26 , 2025Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Monday, May 26th (All day)
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Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Jun 1st 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
JunJune 2 , 2025Office Closed for Shavuot
Monday, Jun 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025CANCELED: Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 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. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025Faith & Pride: Conversations with Out Clergy
Thursday, Jun 5th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Temple Beth El is hosting a special Pride Month event featuring local clergy members (including our own Cantor Jacob Niemi) who will share their experiences of faith, identity, and leadership within their communities. -
Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jun 6th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025Campfire Havdalah Singalong
Saturday, Jun 7th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us in celebrating the end of Shabbat with a campfire singalong and s'mores. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 8 , 2025Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation
Sunday, Jun 8th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
All Temple Beth El members are invited to a reception with light appetizers on the terrace and then a brief business meeting in the sanctuary, also available on YouTube. -
Monday ,
JunJune 9 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Jun 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss the novel "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 10 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 10th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025Neighborhood Gatherings with Rabbi Prosnit
Thursday, Jun 12th 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Rabbi Jon Prosnit will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Jun 12th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 12th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 12th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Monday ,
JunJune 16 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Monday, Jun 16th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Monday ,
JunJune 16 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Jun 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Tuesday, Jun 17th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 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 ,
JunJune 18 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Wednesday, Jun 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025Office Closed
Friday, Jun 20th (All day)
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025A Shabbat Discussion on Advocacy and the Civil Rights Journey
Friday, Jun 20th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
In honor of Juneteenth Day, join us after Shabbat worship for this wide-ranging discussion and Q&A on advocacy and related topics with leading Wisconsin Civil Rights attorney Thomas M. Jacobson. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 22 , 2025A Gathering for Trans and Nonbinary Congregants and Those with Trans and Nonbinary Loved Ones
Sunday, Jun 22nd 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Please join this private gathering for Temple Beth El members who are trans or nonbinary, or who have trans or nonbinary loved ones, with a goal to create a safe space and provide one another with comfort and support, -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025Neighborhood Gatherings with Rabbi Prosnit
Tuesday, Jun 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Rabbi Jon Prosnit will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Jun 24th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 26 , 2025Putting God in Drag: A Lunch and Learn with Cantor Niemi
Thursday, Jun 26th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join Cantor Niemi for a bring-your-own lunch and learn, as we explore an intersection of Jewish sacred text and queer theology, a meeting of the likes of an early Hasidic sage and the Queen of Drag. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2025CANCELED: Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 3rd 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 ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025TBE Office Closed for Independence Day
Friday, Jul 4th (All day)
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 6 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Jul 6th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jul 11th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2025Splish Splash Shalom
Sunday, Jul 13th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Families with young children splash pad meet up, bring your water wear and a picnic lunch, we'll have some snacks. -
Monday ,
JulJuly 14 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Jul 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss "American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis" by Adam Hochschild. -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Tuesday, Jul 15th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Jul 15th 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 ,
JulJuly 16 , 2025Let My People Gooooooal: TBE at Forward Madison
Wednesday, Jul 16th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join Temple Beth El for an outing to see Forward Madison Soccer where Cantor Niemi will sing the national anthem at the start of the match! -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Thursday, Jul 17th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Jul 17th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 20 , 2025Bike Ride and Learn How to Care for the Environment
Sunday, Jul 20th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us for a community bike ride around beautiful Lake Wingra and spend time learning about an important environmental topic -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 23 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Jul 23rd 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Aug 1st 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2025Men's Club Retreat
Saturday, Aug 2nd 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Join us for this year's Men's Club retreat. It is an opportunity for Temple men to meet, connect, laugh; hike, share nosh and lunch, and discuss topics of interest to Jewish men, facilitated by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Aug 3rd 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 7th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 7th 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 ,
AugAugust 8 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Friday, Aug 8th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 12th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Wednesday, Aug 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Aug 14th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 14th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2025Magic Pride Festival
Sunday, Aug 17th 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Temple Beth El is partnering with Beth Israel Center and Congregation Shaarei Shamayim to host a table at the festival. Don't forget to stop by our booth if you're attending the festival! -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 19th 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. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Aug 21st 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Senior Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Aug 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Enjoy Dinner together after the 6:00 pm Shabbat worship. -
Monday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Potluck
Monday, Aug 25th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2025Office Closed for Labor Day
Monday, Sep 1st (All day)
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 4 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 4 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 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 ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025Camp Shabbat and End of Summer Celebration
Friday, Sep 5th 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat Across Madison as we celebrate the end of another beautiful summer in Madison. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Sep 7th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 9th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Sep 14th 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 ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025MJND Apples and Honey Cook-off and Tasting
Sunday, Sep 14th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Join Madison's Jews Next Dor (20s and 30s group) for our apples and honey cook-off and tasting! -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 16th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Thursday, Sep 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Sep 18th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Sep 22nd 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Office Closed for Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, Sep 23rd (All day)
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct 1st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Office Closed for Yom Kippur
Thursday, Oct 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 2nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Sukkah Building with Men’s Club
Sunday, Oct 5th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we set up the Paul S. Gratch Sukkah for our 28th year. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Oct 5th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct 6th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2025Office Closed for Sukkot
Tuesday, Oct 7th (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct 9th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Oct 12th 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. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct 13th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025Office Closed for Simchat Torah/Sh'mini Atzeret
Tuesday, Oct 14th (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Oct 16th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025Sukkah Take Down with Men's Club
Sunday, Oct 19th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we take down the Paul S. Gratch Sukkah for our 28th year. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Monday, Oct 20th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 21st 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. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2025Sisterhood Potluck
Thursday, Oct 30th 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. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Nov 2nd 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 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. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2025Office Closed
Tuesday, Nov 11th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 11th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Nov 16th 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. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Tuesday, Nov 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18th 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. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Nov 20th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 26 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 26th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
TBE BLOG
This summer, Shabbat worship will begin at 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 8 10:00amJoin us at 6:00 pm for Shabbat worship all summer!
Throughout the summer, starting on June 6, our Friday evening Shabbat worship services will beg
Throughout the summer, starting on June 6, our Friday evening Shabbat worship services will beg
On Israeli Independence Day, vote now to support Reform Jewish values in Israel
Thursday, May 1 10:01amObserve Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, by voting to support Reform Jewish values in Israel
Dear Friends,
Today is Yom Ha’atzm
Dear Friends,
Today is Yom Ha’atzm
Share Your Thoughts on Shabbat at TBE
Thursday, Apr 17 10:01amOpen Listening Session on Zoom on Thursday, April 24, and an Online Questionnaire to Explore Shabbat at TBE
What changes or enhancements woul
What changes or enhancements woul
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