Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Upcoming Sessions
1. Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • 28 Tishrei 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom2. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • 19 Cheshvan 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom3. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • 17 Kislev 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom4. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • 15 Tevet 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom5. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • 21 Sh'vat 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom6. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 • 19 Adar 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom7. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • 18 Nisan 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom8. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • 23 Iyar 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom9. Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • 22 Sivan 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoomPast SessionsWednesday, September 18, 2024 • 15 Elul 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Zoom
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. We look forward to seeing you at our September meeting.
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. Our mission is to fulfill the Jewish imperative of tikkun olam by encouraging environmental stewardship within the congregation, and to inspire, educate, and mobilize our congregation to protect our planet from the negative impacts of climate change.
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October 27, 2024
25 Tishrei 5785
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Nov 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Avner Roginsky Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 2nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2024Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Shabbat Worship: Recognizing the Sources of Antisemitism in Lech L’cha
Friday, Nov 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join us for this special Shabbat worship as our Swarsensky Memorial Weekend scholar, Professor Chad Alan Goldberg, introduces the weekend’s timely topic—antisemitism and our response to it—in his d’var Torah, tracing how the Torah portion Lech L’cha anticipates antisemitism and hints at both the manifest and secret sources of the longest hatred. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Interactive Torah Study and Potluck Brunch: “Curses and Blessings: What Can We Learn from Lech L’cha about Responding to the Longest Hatred?”
Saturday, Nov 9th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
After introducing the sources of antisemitism in Lech L’cha during our Friday evening worship, Swarsensky scholar Professor Chad Alan Goldberg will lead our Saturday Torah study, focusing on how this Torah portion reveals the different ways that Jews may respond to an often hostile world. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Dec 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Andres Deano Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024Shabbat Worship and Installation of Rabbi Prosnit
Friday, Dec 13th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join us for a very special Shabbat evening celebrating the official installation of Rabbi Jon Prosnit as Temple Beth El’s rabbi. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Torah Study and Brunch in Honor of Rabbi Prosnit’s Installation
Saturday, Dec 14th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join us for brunch and a special Torah study led by a guest of Rabbi Prosnit. We’ll be exploring contemporary issues through a Jewish lens. All are welcome, including first-time participants! -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Havdalah and Congregational Celebration
Saturday, Dec 14th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a congregational celebration in honor of Rabbi Jon’s Prosnit’s installation as Temple Beth El’s rabbi. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 4 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025Social Action Shabbat: Protecting Our Urban Tree Canopy
Friday, Jan 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Shabbat is an environmentally themed service and Oneg Shabbat, honoring the earth and learning about what we can do to protect and expand our urban tree canopy. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Feb 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 14th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025Sisterhood Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join this special service honoring and featuring the Temple Beth El's Sisterhood membership. Please join us for a special dinner beginning at 6 pm. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Mar 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Penelope Cesarec Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 8th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2025Evan Sondel Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 29th 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025Marissa Paloian Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 5th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 26th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025Gilad Nili Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 10th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025Addie Golden-Brem Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 17 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 17th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
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 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 24th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
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 -
Saturday ,
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. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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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 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring 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 7:30 pm to 8:30 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 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Lillia Berger Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
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All Events
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, Oct 27th (All day)
Healing House provides respite care to persons experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from surgery, illness, or childbirth. TBE and other congregation volunteers cook meals for the residents and staff on a quarterly basis and drop them off at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI 53726. Our team has signed up to provide meals the week of Oct. 27 - Nov. 2. Menu items (not specific recipes) will be assigned to you by Ruth Frawley, our dinner coordinator, the week before. To help with this mitzvah, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A8AC22A4FF2-51171607-healing Contact Cathy Rotter at c.rotter.mail@gmail.com with any questions. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Thanksgiving Food Collection
Sunday, Oct 27th (All day)
We're collecting specific items or monetary donations to help Goodman Community Center's Fritz Food Pantry provide 4,000 families supplies for a Thanksgiving meal. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Oct 27th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Monday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2024Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Oct 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will read and discuss "White Lies: The Double Life of Walter F. White and America's Darkest Secret " by A.J. Baime. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 30th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 30th 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. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Nov 1st 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Nov 3rd 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class, a continuation from last year's popular course, is designed for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while our students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 3rd 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Nov 3rd 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Nov 3rd 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 3rd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Monday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Monday, Nov 4th 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Tuesday, Nov 5th 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Tuesday, Nov 5th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 202458th Annual Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 5th 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Enjoy delicious deli-style lunches for dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Quantities are limited, so order now! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 6th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 7th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 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. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 10th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Keynote and Brunch: Antisemitism and American Exceptionalism: Rethinking the Place of the Postwar Era in US History
Sunday, Nov 10th 9:45 am to 12:00 pm
While many scholars have argued that America is exceptional in avoiding severe antisemitism, our Swarsensky scholar, Professor Chad Alan Goldberg, will discuss how the “golden age” of American Jewry from the 1960s to the mid-2010s may itself be the exception—a crucial insight as we respond to the challenges of today. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 10th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Holiday Shoeboxes for Nehemiah
Wednesday, Nov 13th (All day)
Congregants will fill shoeboxes with gift items for children, teens, or adults from a list of recommendations and return the boxes to Temple wrapped or unwrapped, with age/gender indicated, to donate to Nehemiah for their huge holiday shoebox gift giveaway for individuals who might otherwise not receive any gifts during the holidays. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 13th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Dinner Gathering Singles Creating Community
Wednesday, Nov 13th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering at Turkish Kitchen. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Nov 17th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class offers a refresher course for those who have studied Hebrew in the past, perhaps the very distant past. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 17th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Nov 17th 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 ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 17th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Monday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2024Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Monday, Nov 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Monday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Nov 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Nov 19th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Nov 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Nov 20th 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2024Election Debrief: An Insider’s Guide to the 2024 Results
Wednesday, Nov 20th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Our guest speaker, the WPR Capitol Bureau chief, will review and analyze the results of the state and national election results, as well as redistricting and its effect on the results. More information and registration to come. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 20th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 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 ,
NovNovember 21 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, Nov 21st 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe supports people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers within the Jewish community and beyond. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2024Families with Young Children Friendsgiving Potluck and Challah-Making Extravaganza!
Thursday, Nov 21st 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Gather with your friends for an unforgettable Friendsgiving potluck celebration and challah-making workshop! Come together and celebrate the season of gratitude with food, laughter and a little bit of Shabbat baking magic. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2024PLACEHOLDER: Transgender Day of Remembrance - offsite
Thursday, Nov 21st 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Nov 22nd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 24 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 24th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 24 , 2024B'nai Mitzvah Family Orientation
Sunday, Nov 24th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 24 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 24th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 26 , 2024Men's Book Club
Tuesday, Nov 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Club will be reading "Trust" a novel by Hernan Diaz. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 27 , 2024Office closes at Noon
Wednesday, Nov 27th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2024Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov 28th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 4th 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 4th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Dec 6th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2024Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Dec 8th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class, a continuation from last year's popular course, is designed for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while our students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 8th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Dec 8th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2024Book Discussion: "People Love Dead Jews"
Sunday, Dec 8th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
We will discuss the book "People Love Dead Jews" by Dara Horn as a follow-up to this year's Swarsensky Memorial Weekend with its focus on antisemitism. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2024A Whole Latke Fun: Hanukkah Party for Families with Young Kids
Sunday, Dec 8th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Families with Young Kids are invited to join us for some pre-Hanukkah fun. Look for details and registration this fall. Contact engage@tbemadison.org. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2024Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Tuesday, Dec 10th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 11th 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 11th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Dec 13th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Dec 15th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class offers a refresher course for those who have studied Hebrew in the past, perhaps the very distant past. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 15th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Dec 15th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
This song and craft program for families with children ages 0–5 is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Dec 15th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 15th 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Dec 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Dec 17th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 18th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 19 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, Dec 19th 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe supports people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers within the Jewish community and beyond. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2024Membership Renewal Information Session
Thursday, Dec 19th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Stefanie Kushner, executive director, on Zoom to learn about your membership renewal. Bring your questions about our Temple Community Contribution program and membership renewal for 2025. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Friday, Dec 20th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 23 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Monday, Dec 23rd 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 24 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec 24th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 24 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Dec 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 25 , 2024Office Closed
Wednesday, Dec 25th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for New Year's Eve
Tuesday, Dec 31st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 2 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 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. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2025Families with Young Children Havdalah Glow Stick Dance Party
Saturday, Jan 11th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
We'll gather to mark the end of the Shabbat and welcome the new week with a magical evening of light, music, and movement, especially for families with young children! -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 14 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Wednesday, Jan 15th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 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. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2025Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance
Monday, Jan 20th (All day)
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Jan 30th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Feb 2nd 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class, a continuation from last year's popular course, is designed for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while our students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025Youth Day
Sunday, Feb 2nd 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Youth Day activities are for JEWniors (3rd–5th graders) and MuTTY (6th–8th graders). After a quick pizza lunch we will do an activity together. Our goal is to build relationships and create fun and relaxed Jewish spaces. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025Social 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. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 6th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Feb 7th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture
Sunday, Feb 9th 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Remembering the social activism and public service record of Liesl M. Blockstein, Temple Beth El and Jewish Social Services annually co-sponsor this lecture honoring the accomplishments of a Wisconsin woman who has made a significant impact on our community and our state. 9:30 am Brunch 10:30 am Speaker More information and registration to come. Find our accessibility measures and visitor guide on our in-person information page. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Thursday, Feb 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 13th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Feb 16th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class offers a refresher course for those who have studied Hebrew in the past, perhaps the very distant past. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 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. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Families with Young Children Tu Bishvat Seder
Sunday, Feb 16th 11:45 am to 12:45 pm
Experience the beauty of the Jewish “New Year for Trees” through a kid-friendly Seder -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Feb 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship!
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