Kathryn Greenberg Bat Mitzvah
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August 23, 2019
22 Av 5779
Worship Schedule
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Friday
Aug 23Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Aug 23rd 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Saturday
Aug 24Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Aug 30Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Aug 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Aug 31Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Sep 6Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Sep 6th 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us on the first Friday of the summer months to welcome Shabbat in the great outdoors. Enjoy the fresh air and company of others in this unique, casual prayer experience. The service includes a kid-friendly story. -
Saturday
Sep 7Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Sep 7Sammy Ross Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 7th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Sep 13Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Sep 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Sep 14Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Sep 14Pearl Nathanson Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 14th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Sep 20Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Sep 21Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Sep 21S'lichot Service
Saturday, Sep 21st 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for an early Saturday evening service inaugurating our season of repentance. We begin with Havdalah and then explore the meaning of seeking forgiveness and ways to improve our behaviors and human relationships in the new year. -
Friday
Sep 27Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Sep 27th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Saturday
Sep 28Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday
Sep 29Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Sunday, Sep 29th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
We welcome the community back from summer activities at the beginning of the Days of Awe. Join us for music, worship, and a look at how we can become better people in the new year. -
Monday
Sep 30Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Monday, Sep 30th 8:45 am to 9:45 pm
Join younger members of Temple and their families as we ring in the new year with sounds of the shofar. -
Monday
Sep 30Rosh Hashanah Youth Service for children ages 7-13
Monday, Sep 30th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Monday
Sep 30Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
Monday, Sep 30th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Our New Year’s Day celebration includes moments honoring many of our members whose daily deeds maintain our community as a place of living Judaism. -
Monday
Sep 30Tashlich Service & Nosh (all ages)
Monday, Sep 30th 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
After the Rosh Hashanah morning service, we proceed to Lake Wingra to symbolically empty our sins from our souls. -
Friday
Oct 4Shabbalala
Friday, Oct 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Friday
Oct 4Dedication of New Yahrzeit Plaques
Friday, Oct 4th 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm
We lovingly remember those who inspired our lives, as we dedicate newly placed memorial plaques on our Wall of Remembrance. -
Friday
Oct 4Shabbat Shuvah: A Service of Healing
Friday, Oct 4th 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
On the Sabbath of Repentance, we begin a process of healing the mind and body through worship and spiritual exploration. -
Saturday
Oct 5Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Tuesday
Oct 8Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei Service
Tuesday, Oct 8th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
During the chanting of Kol Nidrei, Temple Beth El’s three Torah scrolls symbolically serve as witnesses as we begin a 24-hour day of repentance. As we worship, we review the year and pledge to make better speech and behavior a top goal in the coming year. -
Wednesday
Oct 9Yom Kippur Family Service
Wednesday, Oct 9th 8:45 am to 9:45 am
Together, we learn how the Holiness Code of the Book of Leviticus serves as a model for positive behaviors in the new year. Come explore with us! -
Wednesday
Oct 9Yom Kippur Morning Service
Wednesday, Oct 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Our daylong worship continues as we ponder our ideal behavior and commit to improvement in the coming year. -
Wednesday
Oct 9Yom Kippur Youth Service for children ages 7-13
Wednesday, Oct 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 9Yom Kippur Minchah, Yizkor, and N'ilah (concluding) Services
Wednesday, Oct 9th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The day concludes with an expanded service of confession, followed by a Yizkor service of memory to recall the deeds of our own loved ones. Our day of fasting and worship concludes as we dedicate ourselves to improving our lives and our ways of interacting with others. -
Friday
Oct 11Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Oct 12Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday
Oct 13Erev Sukkot Service
Sunday, Oct 13th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
We celebrate the bounty of our personal harvests with symbols of the harvest of the land of Israel. -
Friday
Oct 18Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Oct 19Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Oct 19Nathan Foreman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 19th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Sunday
Oct 20Community Simchat Torah Celebration
Sunday, Oct 20th 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join all members of our community as we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and begin the cycle again. -
Sunday
Oct 20Conclusion of Sukkot Yizkor Service
Sunday, Oct 20th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
We remember our loved ones and the many holiday celebrations we enjoyed with them. -
Friday
Oct 25Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Oct 25th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Saturday
Oct 26Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Oct 26Ella Waxenberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Nov 1Shabbalalala
Friday, Nov 1st 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday
Nov 2Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Nov 8Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Nov 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Nov 9Swarsensky Saturday
Saturday, Nov 9th (All day)
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Friday
Nov 15Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Nov 16Raymond Feinberg Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 16th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Nov 22Shabbat Schmooze and Social Action Shabbat
Friday, Nov 22nd 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Friday
Nov 29Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Nov 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Dec 6Shabbalalala
Friday, Dec 6th 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday
Dec 7AJ Stern Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 13Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Dec 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Dec 20Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Dec 21Zohar and Barkai B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 27Shabbat Schmooze and Service
Friday, Dec 27th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
5:30 Schmooze, 6:00 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Friday
Jan 3Shabbalalala
Friday, Jan 3rd 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday
Jan 10Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Jan 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Jan 17Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Friday
Jan 24Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Jan 24th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Saturday
Jan 25Caitlyn Bisgrove Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 25th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jan 31Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Jan 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Feb 1Dinah Berkson Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 1st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 7Shabbalalala
Friday, Feb 7th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Feb 8Sadie Straus Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 8th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 14Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Feb 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Feb 15Kathryn Greenberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 15th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 21Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Feb 22Noah Griffin Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 22nd 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 28Shabbat Schmooze and Shabbat Honoring Our New Members Reception
Friday, Feb 28th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday
Feb 29Arlo Rice Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 29th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Mar 6Shabbalalala
Friday, Mar 6th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Mar 7Sam Wallach's Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 7th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Mar 13Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Mar 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Mar 20Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Mar 27Shabbat Schmooze and National Refugee Shabbat
Friday, Mar 27th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Apr 3Shabbalalala
Friday, Apr 3rd 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Apr 4Leo Becker Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 4th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Thursday
Apr 92nd Night Passover Seder
Thursday, Apr 9th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Apr 10Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Apr 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Apr 116th Grade Service and Kiddush Lunch
Saturday, Apr 11th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Tuesday
Apr 14Yizkor
Tuesday, Apr 14th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Friday
Apr 17Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Apr 18Asher Boorstein Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 18th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Monday
Apr 20Community Yom Hashoah Service
Monday, Apr 20th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday
Apr 24Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Apr 24th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Saturday
Apr 25Brian Lang Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 25th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday
May 1Shabbalalala
Friday, May 1st 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
May 2Emma Skloot Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 2nd 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
May 8Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, May 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
May 9Kate Mezrich Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 9th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
May 15Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Friday
May 22Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, May 22nd 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Thursday
May 28Yizkor
Thursday, May 28th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
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Friday
May 29Shabbat Service and Confirmation
Friday, May 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
May 30Henry Maloney Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 30th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jun 5Shabbalalala
Friday, Jun 5th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Jun 6Leila Zuckerberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jun 12Rainbow Reception and Pride Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 12th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
6:30 Rainbow Reception 7:30 Pride Shabbat Service Celebrate Pride and welcome Shabbat with a rainbow-themed reception and a special Pride Shabbat service honoring the Jewish LGBTQ+ community and allies. -
Saturday
Jun 13Noah Schmick Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 13th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jun 19Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Jun 20Austin Family B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 20th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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All Events
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Friday
Aug 23MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Aug 23rd 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Aug 25Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Cheesecake
Sunday, Aug 25th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
For information about this cooking session, please email sisterhoodfoodarama@gmail.com. -
Sunday
Aug 25Healing House Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, Aug 25th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Healing House, a recuperative care facility run by Madison-Area Urban Ministry, seeks volunteers to help cook or serve dinners August 25–31. -
Monday
Aug 26Healing House Volunteer Opportunities
Monday, Aug 26th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Healing House, a recuperative care facility run by Madison-Area Urban Ministry, seeks volunteers to help cook or serve dinners August 25–31. -
Tuesday
Aug 27Healing House Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, Aug 27th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Healing House, a recuperative care facility run by Madison-Area Urban Ministry, seeks volunteers to help cook or serve dinners August 25–31. -
Tuesday
Aug 27Religious Practices Committee
Tuesday, Aug 27th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
Aug 28Healing House Volunteer Opportunities
Wednesday, Aug 28th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Healing House, a recuperative care facility run by Madison-Area Urban Ministry, seeks volunteers to help cook or serve dinners August 25–31. -
Wednesday
Aug 28Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Aug 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Aug 29Healing House Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, Aug 29th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Healing House, a recuperative care facility run by Madison-Area Urban Ministry, seeks volunteers to help cook or serve dinners August 25–31. -
Friday
Aug 30Healing House Volunteer Opportunities
Friday, Aug 30th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Healing House, a recuperative care facility run by Madison-Area Urban Ministry, seeks volunteers to help cook or serve dinners August 25–31. -
Saturday
Aug 31Healing House Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, Aug 31st 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Healing House, a recuperative care facility run by Madison-Area Urban Ministry, seeks volunteers to help cook or serve dinners August 25–31. -
Sunday
Sep 1Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Sep 1st 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Wednesday
Sep 4FAR Prep
Wednesday, Sep 4th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
Sep 4Meet and Greet with Rabbi Ariella Graetz-Bartuv
Wednesday, Sep 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meet and chat with Rabbi Ariella Graetz-Bartuv from Kehillat Emet veShalom congregation in Israel. -
Wednesday
Sep 4Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Sep 4th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Sep 5Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Cabbage Soup
Thursday, Sep 5th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Thursday
Sep 5Kesher Cafe: Journey from Jerusalem to the North
Thursday, Sep 5th 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Rabbi Ariella Graetz-Bartuv will speak to the Kesher Café audience on the topic "Journey from Jerusalem to the North: Discovering Differences in Judaism." -
Thursday
Sep 5Rabbi Ariella Graetz-Bartuv Discusses the Work of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism
Thursday, Sep 5th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Rabbi Ariella Graetz Bartuv will speak about the ways IMPJ continues to make strides for Israel's future while working to protect the achievements of the Reform Movement of the past, and how each of us, as American Jews, can help to actively engage in this mission. -
Thursday
Sep 5Hanukkah Party Planning Meeting
Thursday, Sep 5th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
First meeting of the Hanukkah Party planning team. -
Thursday
Sep 5Security Task Force Meeting
Thursday, Sep 5th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Sunday
Sep 8Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Knishes
Sunday, Sep 8th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Sunday
Sep 8Young Families Apple Picking at Eplegaarden
Sunday, Sep 8th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday
Sep 8TBE Neighborhood Open House
Sunday, Sep 8th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
TBE will open its doors to the neighborhood, offering tours and refreshments. -
Sunday
Sep 8Dane Sanctuary Coalition: Coalition-Wide Meeting - Offsite
Sunday, Sep 8th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Dane Sanctuary Coalition is holding a coalition-wide meeting on Sunday, September 8, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Road. Anyone who is a member of a congregation in the coalition (which includes Temple Beth El) is invited to attend. We will share updates and learn what other congregations are doing to promote justice for the immigrant community. -
Monday
Sep 9Judaism 101
Monday, Sep 9th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Tuesday
Sep 10Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Knishes
Tuesday, Sep 10th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Tuesday
Sep 10Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday
Sep 10TBE Men's Club Book Group
Tuesday, Sep 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Members will discuss News of the World: A Novel by Paulette Jiles. -
Wednesday
Sep 11Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Sep 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Sep 12Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 12th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Thursday
Sep 12Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch
Thursday, Sep 12th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison on the third Thursday of each month. Chat with the rabbi at his tisch (table) about current events or topics of interest, and get to know him and your neighbors better. -
Sunday
Sep 15When Death Becomes Life
Sunday, Sep 15th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood invites you to our fall luncheon, where transplant surgeon Joshua Mezrich speaks about his new book, When Death Becomes Life. -
Sunday
Sep 15Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Sep 15th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
Sep 17House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 17th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Sep 18Kesher Israel Film: A Quiet Heart
Wednesday, Sep 18th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
A Quiet Heart is a tense drama about a young, gifted concert pianist pressured by the need to excel. We’ll watch the movie together, schmooze, nosh, and discuss ideas from the film. -
Wednesday
Sep 18Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Sep 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Sep 20JBAM Meeting
Friday, Sep 20th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Friday
Sep 20Singles Creating Community Coffee
Friday, Sep 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Sep 20MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Sep 20th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Wednesday
Sep 25Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Sep 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Sep 29High Holy Days Food Drive
Sunday, Sep 29th (All day)
High Holy Day Food Drive: Yom Kippur involves fasting for one day, yet we know that millions of Americans feel this hunger regularly. Every year at this time, the social action committee seeks your generous contributions to fight hunger in our community. We distribute envelopes after services on Rosh Hashanah and collect them on Yom Kippur. Please make the checks payable directly to Second Harvest Foodbank and return the checks on Yom Kippur or send them to the Temple office. -
Monday
Sep 30Childcare for children ages 0-6 (registration required)
Monday, Sep 30th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 2Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Oct 2nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Oct 3Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 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. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Sunday
Oct 6Sukkah Building with Men's Club
Sunday, Oct 6th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join Men’s Club as we set up the Paul S. Gratch Sukkah for our 22nd year. Everyone is welcome, no previous skill required (bring a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one). Once the sukkah is complete, we’ll go inside for a bagel and brief visiting. Feel free to join us for takedown on Sunday, October 27, at 10:00 am if you are not able to join us on the 6th. -
Sunday
Oct 6Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Oct 6th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Monday
Oct 7Judaism 101
Monday, Oct 7th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Wednesday
Oct 9Childcare for children ages 0-6 (registration required)
Wednesday, Oct 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 9Yom Kippur Study Session
Wednesday, Oct 9th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Yom Kippur: Why Only One Day A Year? A discussion about the history of Yom Kippur and an exploration of ways to extend the holiness beyond the High Holy Day. -
Wednesday
Oct 9Young Families Break-the-fast
Wednesday, Oct 9th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 9Break-the-Fast
Wednesday, Oct 9th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join one another for a bite to end our period of fasting. Enjoy the company of fellow congregants as the day of worship and reflection comes to a close. -
Sunday
Oct 13PJ Library Tots and Tunes Sukkah Decorating Party
Sunday, Oct 13th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project. -
Sunday
Oct 13MJND (20s & 30s) Pizza in the Hut
Sunday, Oct 13th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday
Oct 15House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 15th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 16Kesher Israel Film: A Borrowed Identity
Wednesday, Oct 16th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
A Borrowed Identity is about a young man attempting to find his place within the political backdrop of Israeli culture. We’ll watch the movie together, schmooze, nosh, and discuss ideas from the film. -
Thursday
Oct 17Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch
Thursday, Oct 17th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison on the third Thursday of each month. Chat with the rabbi at his tisch (table) about current events or topics of interest, and get to know him and your neighbors better. -
Friday
Oct 18Thanksgiving Food Collection
Friday, Oct 18th (All day)
A holiday meal is beyond the means of those who struggle to buy weekly groceries. Every year before Thanksgiving, the Goodman Community Center collects food to help 3,500 families enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones. TBE’s Jewish educational program participates in a friendly grade-level competitionto see which grade level can collect the most food. We collect canned fruits and vegetables, cranberry sauce, broth, boxes of mac and cheese, boxes of stuffing, and aluminum roaster pans. Collection bins are in the coatroom. The grade that brings the most of their item will be presented with a certificate for a tree planted in Israel. -
Friday
Oct 18JBAM Meeting
Friday, Oct 18th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Friday
Oct 18Singles Creating Community Coffee
Friday, Oct 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday
Oct 20Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Cookies
Sunday, Oct 20th 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Sunday
Oct 20Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Cookies
Sunday, Oct 20th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Sunday
Oct 20Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Oct 20th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Saturday
Oct 26Trivia Night and Havdalah
Saturday, Oct 26th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Invite your friends and family to test your knowledge and win great prizes! -
Sunday
Oct 27Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Matzo Ball Soup
Sunday, Oct 27th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Sunday
Oct 27Sukkah Take Down with Men's Club
Sunday, Oct 27th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 30Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Oct 30th 3:30 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve -
Sunday
Nov 3Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Nov 3rd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Monday
Nov 4Judaism 101
Monday, Nov 4th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Tuesday
Nov 5Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 5th 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood invites everyone to our annual deli-style luncheon and community gathering, now in its 53rd year! Dine-in, delivery, and carry-out available. Details and order forms at food-arama.com. Join us for our cooking sessions this fall and learn how to prepare traditional Jewish foods, including matzo ball soup, knishes, and more. -
Thursday
Nov 7Social 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. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Saturday
Nov 9Torah Study Discussion: Parashat Lech L'cha
Saturday, Nov 9th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Nov 9Brunch Sponsored by the Adult Education Committee
Saturday, Nov 9th 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Part of the Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky Memorial Weekend. -
Saturday
Nov 9The Life and Legacy of Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky
Saturday, Nov 9th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Part of the Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky Memorial Weekend. -
Sunday
Nov 10Swarsensky Brunch and Discussion
Sunday, Nov 10th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Part of the Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky Memorial Weekend. -
Tuesday
Nov 12Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Nov 15Limmud Chicago + MW
Friday, Nov 15th (All day)
This annual retreat welcomes Jews of all ages and denominations for a transformational Jewish learning experience including some of the world’s most dynamic Jewish educators, performers, and teachers. -
Friday
Nov 15JBAM Meeting
Friday, Nov 15th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Friday
Nov 15Singles Creating Community Coffee
Friday, Nov 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Nov 15TBE Board Retreat
Friday, Nov 15th 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Temple Beth El Board of Trustees will get together for a day of visioning. -
Friday
Nov 15MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Nov 15th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Nov 17PJ Tots and Tunes with 4K
Sunday, Nov 17th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project. -
Sunday
Nov 17Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Nov 17th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday
Nov 18Leaving a Legacy with Ease: Understanding Planned Giving
Monday, Nov 18th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Learn from financial experts about simple ways to include Temple Beth El in your estate plan. -
Tuesday
Nov 19House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 19th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Nov 20Tour Group - St. John's Lutheran Church
Wednesday, Nov 20th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Nov 20Kesher Israel Film: Bird in the Room
Wednesday, Nov 20th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Bird in the Room is a documentary about a young Israeli poet and her father, who compete for recognition in the world of words. We’ll watch the movie together, schmooze, nosh, and discuss ideas from the film. -
Thursday
Nov 21Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch
Thursday, Nov 21st 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch will welcome TBE members at informal discussions in neighborhoods around Madison on the third Thursday of each month. Chat with the rabbi at his tisch (table) about current events or topics of interest, and get to know him and your neighbors better. -
Sunday
Nov 24B'nai Mitzvah Orientation
Sunday, Nov 24th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Wednesday
Nov 27Office Closes at Noon
Wednesday, Nov 27th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 1Sisterhood New Member Tea
Sunday, Dec 1st 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 1Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Dec 1st 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday
Dec 5Young Families Challah Making & Potluck Dinner
Thursday, Dec 5th (All day)
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Thursday
Dec 5Social 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. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Friday
Dec 6MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Dec 6th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Dec 8Food Fest: Hanukkah
Sunday, Dec 8th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Share Hanukkah traditions and enjoy a cooking demo and snacks. -
Monday
Dec 9Judaism 101
Monday, Dec 9th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Tuesday
Dec 10Sisterhood/Men's Club Dinner
Tuesday, Dec 10th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday
Dec 10Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 11URJ Biennial
Wednesday, Dec 11th (All day)
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Sunday
Dec 15PJ Tots and Tunes with 4K
Sunday, Dec 15th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Enjoy playful, musical, educational moments, including a PJ Library story and meaningful craft project.
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