Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Upcoming Sessions
1. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • 22 Adar 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial Hall2. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 • 29 Adar 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial Hall3. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 7 Nisan 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial Hall4. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • 28 Nisan 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial Hall5. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • 5 Iyar 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial Hall6. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • 12 Iyar 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial Hall7. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • 19 Iyar 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial Hall8. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • 26 Iyar 5786
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSocial HallPast SessionsWednesday, March 4, 2026 • 15 Adar 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Social Hall
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • 8 Adar 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Social Hall
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 1 Adar 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Social Hall
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • 24 Sh'vat 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Social Hall
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • 17 Sh'vat 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Social Hall
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • 10 Sh'vat 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Social Hall
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • 3 Sh'vat 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Social Hall
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • 25 Tevet 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Frank Adult Lounge
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. We will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, texts, and practice over the 16 sessions we will spend together. This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge.
Dates, Location, and Syllabus
Class begins on Wednesday, January 14 and runs until Wednesday, May 13. It meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m. This year we will meet at Temple Beth El (2702 Arbor Drive). This is primarily an in-person class, but there will be a Zoom option. Zoom information will be sent to registered participants. We will not meet on Wednesday, April 1 or Wednesday, April 8 (Passover).
Tuition
Members of a Madison synagogue: $100 per person, $175 per couple
Non-members: $150 per person, $250 per couple
Undergraduate or Graduate students: $50 per person, $100 couple
*We have a twelve student minimum for the class to take place. Scholarships are available. Tuition does not include the cost of books.
Reading List
We suggest reading these books throughout the course:
Essential Judaism by George Robinson
Thinking About God by Kari Tuling
The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel
Jewish History: The BIG Picture by Gila Gevirtz
For more information and to register please go to: https://www.shamayim.org/judaismintro
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March 10, 2026
21 Adar 5786
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship with participation by the Men's Club of Temple Beth El. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Ezra Friedman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 14th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 27th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 3 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 10 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 10th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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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 11 , 2026Lital Adelman Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 11th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 17 , 2026Shabbat Worship: “Where There Is Song, Let There Be Prayer”
Friday, Apr 17th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Please join us for this special Shabbat worship with participation by our Temple choir and The Promised Band plus other TBE musicians. Services will be preceded by a special pre-Shabbat nosh at 5:15 pm with hearty appetizers and followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 18 , 2026Torah Study Led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch
Saturday, Apr 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Rabbi Biatch will lead this special Torah Study in person in honor of his colleague Cantor Jacob Niemi. A light brunch will follow. New Torah Study participants welcome! -
Friday ,
AprApril 24 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 24th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Aviva Barak Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 25th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 1 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Jada Deano Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 2nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 8 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 8th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 9 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 15 , 2026Shabbat Worship: TBE Welcomes Monica Nolan, Executive Director of Jewish Social Services
Friday, May 15th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monica Nolan will join us for Shabbat service and offer the sermon that evening to share some vision on JSS’ role in the Madison Community. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome Monica into our Temple Beth El community. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 16 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 22 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 23 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 29 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 29th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Bert LeBarron Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 30th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 5 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 5th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 6 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 6 , 2026Sally Raether Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 6th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 12 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Levi Trost Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 13th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 19 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 20 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 20 , 2026Rhett Gorman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 20th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 26 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 26th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 27 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 27 , 2026Emerson Spector Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 27th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 17th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2026Sophia Wistrom Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jul 25th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2026Rosemary Wright Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 1st 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2026Ayla Mandel Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 8th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 21st 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2026Max Yablon Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 22nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 18th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 16th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 18th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2026ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Tuesday, Mar 10th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2026Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 10th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 11th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Mar 11th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2026Let’s Talk About What No One Talks About Enough! Perimenopause & Menopause: What’s Really Going On?
Thursday, Mar 12th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for an open, honest discussion about the changes that come with this stage of life—and how to navigate them with confidence. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Mar 13th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026MJND March Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Mar 13th 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Madison's Jews' Next Dor (MJND) Monthly Potluck Shabbat for 20s and 30s. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 15th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Mar 15th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Mar 15th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 15 , 2026Text and ...: A Series on Life and Learning
Sunday, Mar 15th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for any or all of this series on life and learning. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2026Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Mar 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Monday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2026Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Mar 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will discuss "Hamnet: A Novel of the Plaque" by Maggie O'Farrell. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2026Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Tuesday, Mar 17th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2026Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Mar 17th 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2026Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 18 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Mar 18th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 18th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Mar 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2026Calling All Singers! Cantor Celebration Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Mar 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the choir for the Shabbat evening service on the weekend, celebrating Cantor Niemi. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Mar 19th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Friday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Mar 20th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2026Gaming Afternoon with MJND
Sunday, Mar 22nd 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Madison's Jews' Next Dor (20s and 30s) gaming afternoon. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2026Prayer Is Good for the Soul: Discuss (Led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch)
Monday, Mar 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
This three-session course, led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch, will delve into ways that prayer can move us today to appreciate both how our ancients understood prayer, and how we might also be improved by worship today. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2026Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Mar 24th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the SCC group. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2026Paint Your Own Pottery with Sisterhood
Wednesday, Mar 25th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for an evening of pottery painting at Fired Up Pottery in Madison. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Mar 25th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2026Calling All Singers! Cantor Celebration Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Mar 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the choir for the Shabbat evening service on the weekend, celebrating Cantor Niemi. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2026Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Mar 26th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Mar 27th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2026Cancer and Chronic Illness Support Group—Led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch
Saturday, Mar 28th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This inclusive support group provides a warm, confidential space for anyone navigating cancer or chronic illness, as well as the loved ones who walk beside them. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2026A Sweet Taste of Freedom: Passover Program for Families with Young Children
Sunday, Mar 29th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Engage as a family and Families with Young Children community through an interactive Passover experience. We’ve deconstructed the Passover seder and Exodus story and will explore the parts with chocolate, fun, and games as we cross the Red Sea and wander through the desert/dessert of stations. We’ll celebrate our freedom with a chametz-filled pizza lunch (since it’s not actually Passover yet). -
Monday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2026Prayer Is Good for the Soul: Discuss (Led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch)
Monday, Mar 30th 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
This three-session course, led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch, will delve into ways that prayer can move us today to appreciate both how our ancients understood prayer, and how we might also be improved by worship today. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 1 , 2026Office Closes at Noon
Wednesday, Apr 1st (All day)
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 1 , 2026Calling All Singers! Cantor Celebration Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Apr 1st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the choir for the Shabbat evening service on the weekend, celebrating Cantor Niemi. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 2 , 2026Office Closed for Passover
Thursday, Apr 2nd (All day)
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Friday ,
AprApril 3 , 2026Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Apr 3rd 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. -
Friday ,
AprApril 3 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Apr 3rd 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 5 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Apr 5th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
AprApril 6 , 2026Prayer Is Good for the Soul: Discuss (Led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch)
Monday, Apr 6th 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
This three-session course, led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch, will delve into ways that prayer can move us today to appreciate both how our ancients understood prayer, and how we might also be improved by worship today. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 7 , 20267th Night Community Passover Seder
Tuesday, Apr 7th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Rabbi Jon Prosnit and Cantor Jacob Niemi for a community seder on the seventh night of Passover using the Temple Beth El Haggadah including contributions from our members. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 8 , 2026Office Closed for the Last Day of Passover
Wednesday, Apr 8th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 8 , 2026Community Passover Festival Worship with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
Wednesday, Apr 8th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE clergy will lead our worship as we mark the seventh day of Pesach. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 8 , 2026Calling All Singers! Cantor Celebration Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Apr 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the choir for the Shabbat evening service on the weekend, celebrating Cantor Niemi. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 9 , 2026Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Apr 9th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 9 , 2026MJND Post Passover Pasta Party
Thursday, Apr 9th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Madison's Jews' Next Dor (MJND) for our annual Post Passover Pasta Party! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 9 , 2026Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 9 , 2026Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
AprApril 10 , 2026Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Apr 10th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This a breakfast gathering for the SCC group. -
Friday ,
AprApril 10 , 2026Behind-the-Scenes Wastewater Treatment Tour
Friday, Apr 10th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Month with a behind-the-scenes view of the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant by taking a 90-minute tour led by congregant Martye Griffin and coordinated by the TBE Environment and Climate Change Action Team (ECCAT). -
Friday ,
AprApril 10 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Apr 10th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 12 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 12th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 12 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Apr 12th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 12 , 2026Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Day of Action with Planned Parenthood
Sunday, Apr 12th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join TBE Sisterhood and the Social Action Committee for a coordinated day of community action and advocacy, where we will create post-abortion comfort care packages with Planned Parenthood for our community. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 12 , 2026MaTTY Mini-Golf
Sunday, Apr 12th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Monday ,
AprApril 13 , 2026Community Yom HaShoah Service and Program
Monday, Apr 13th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join us for a service of remembrance and to honor local Holocaust survivors and their families, led by clergy and members of the Jewish community of Greater Madison. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 14 , 2026Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 14th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2026Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Wednesday, Apr 15th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 15th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Apr 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2026Calling All Singers! Cantor Celebration Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Apr 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the choir for the Shabbat evening service on the weekend, celebrating Cantor Niemi. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 16 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Apr 16th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 16 , 2026Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Apr 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet to discuss "Heart of a Stranger" by Angela Buchdahl. -
Friday ,
AprApril 17 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Apr 17th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 18 , 2026Celebratory Concert in Honor of Cantor Jacob Niemi
Saturday, Apr 18th 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for a celebratory concert in honor of Cantor Niemi, featuring community singing and performances by guest cantors and Madison’s Perfect Harmony Chorus. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 19 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 19th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 19 , 2026Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Apr 19th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 19 , 2026Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Apr 19th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 19 , 2026Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Apr 19th 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 ,
AprApril 19 , 2026Youth Day
Sunday, Apr 19th 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. -
Monday ,
AprApril 20 , 2026Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Apr 20th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2026Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Apr 21st 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2026Yom HaZikaron—Recipe With a Memory presented by Jewish Federation of Madison
Tuesday, Apr 21st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Led by Madison's Jewish Community Israeli Shaliach—"Recipe With a Memory" is a preexisting program that highlights the stories behind some of the fallen IDF soldiers' favorite foods. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2026Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 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. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2026ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Wednesday, Apr 22nd 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2026Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Apr 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the SCC group. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 22nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Apr 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 23 , 2026Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Apr 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Friday ,
AprApril 24 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Apr 24th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Cancer and Chronic Illness Support Group—Led by Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch
Saturday, Apr 25th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This inclusive support group provides a warm, confidential space for anyone navigating cancer or chronic illness, as well as the loved ones who walk beside them. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 26 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 26th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 26 , 2026TBE Bakers
Sunday, Apr 26th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Monday ,
AprApril 27 , 2026Sisterhood Potluck
Monday, Apr 27th 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. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 29th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Apr 29th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Friday ,
MayMay 1 , 2026Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, May 1st 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
MayMay 1 , 2026Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, May 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. -
Friday ,
MayMay 1 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, May 1st 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MayMay 3 , 2026Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, May 3rd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 3 , 2026Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, May 3rd 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 6 , 2026Midrasha
Wednesday, May 6th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 6 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, May 6th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 7 , 2026House Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 7th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 7 , 2026Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 7th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
MayMay 8 , 2026Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, May 8th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 12 , 2026Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 12th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2026Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, May 13th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2026Madison Jewish Community: Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, May 13th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Beginning in January, Madison Jewish clergy will teach our bi-annual, cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course.
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