Sacred Volunteerism: The Mitzvah of Shmirah—Protecting the Deceased
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 • 30 Sh'vat 5783
6:15 PM - 7:15 PMBeth Israel Center, 1406 Mound StreetShmirah is a sacred obligation that lies before us in our Jewish community, the mitzvah of standing by a deceased individual between the time of death and their funeral. If you are interested in learning more about this mitzvah and how we engage in it, you are invited to a special conversation about it at Beth Israel Center. Rabbis Renee Bauer of Jewish Social Services and Betsy Forester of Beth Israel Center will facilitate this gathering about the mitzvah and the logistics of participating. If you want to just learn more and ask questions, feel free to join! RSVP to Rabbi Renee Bauer (rabbi@jssmadison.org or 608-424-4033).
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April 2, 2025
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AprApril 4 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
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AprApril 5 , 2025Marissa Paloian Bat Mitzvah
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AprApril 19 , 2025Community Shabbat and Passover Festival Worship with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
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AprApril 23 , 2025Community Yom Hashoah Service
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AprApril 26 , 2025Gilad Nili Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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MayMay 2 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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MayMay 3 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
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MayMay 9 , 2025Shabbat Worship
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MayMay 10 , 2025Addie Golden-Brem Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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MayMay 16 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
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MayMay 30 , 2025Shabbat Worship
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Saturday, May 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday, May 31st 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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JunJune 1 , 2025Madison Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot: An All-Evening Celebration of Study and Community
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JunJune 2 , 2025Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
Monday, Jun 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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JunJune 6 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Jun 6th 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
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JunJune 7 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JunJune 13 , 2025Pride Shabbat
Friday, Jun 13th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
June is Pride Month, and TBE is celebrating! Our worship and community spaces will be decorated with lots of color! Dress up to show your pride and come enjoy a colorful array of sights, sounds, and tastes representing LGBTQ+ pride. -
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JunJune 14 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JunJune 14 , 2025Elliot Ruben Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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JunJune 20 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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JunJune 21 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JunJune 21 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service
Saturday, Jun 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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JunJune 27 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 27th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Saturday, Jun 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JulJuly 4 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 4th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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JulJuly 5 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JulJuly 11 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Jul 11th 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
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JulJuly 12 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JulJuly 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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JulJuly 19 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JulJuly 26 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AugAugust 1 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Aug 1st 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
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AugAugust 2 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AugAugust 9 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AugAugust 9 , 2025Lea Levi Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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AugAugust 15 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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AugAugust 16 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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AugAugust 23 , 2025Torah Study
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AugAugust 23 , 2025Lillia Berger Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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AugAugust 30 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday, Sep 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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SepSeptember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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SepSeptember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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SepSeptember 20 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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SepSeptember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday, Oct 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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OctOctober 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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OctOctober 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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OctOctober 18 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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OctOctober 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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NovNovember 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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NovNovember 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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NovNovember 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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NovNovember 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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NovNovember 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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NovNovember 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday, Dec 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
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FebFebruary 25 , 2025Mitzvah Day Collection Drive
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 2 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Apr 2nd 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
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AprApril 2 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 2nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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AprApril 3 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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AprApril 3 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 3rd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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AprApril 4 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Apr 4th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
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AprApril 4 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Apr 4th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Apr 4th 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 4 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Apr 4th 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, Apr 5th 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 6th 9:15 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 6 , 2025Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Apr 6th 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 ,
AprApril 6 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, Apr 6th 9:15 am to 11:45 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025Conversation with the Temple's Shabbat Task Force at Cafe Panim
Sunday, Apr 6th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
The Shabbat Task Force is seeking Religious School families' thoughts about how to make Shabbat services even more welcoming and meaningful for them. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Apr 6th 10:15 am to 11:15 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Apr 6th 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 6 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Apr 6th 11:15 am to 11:45 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, Apr 6th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Apr 6th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
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AprApril 6 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, Apr 6th 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025MaTTY's "Game Show" Pasta Dinner and Dessert Auction
Sunday, Apr 6th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Get ready for a night of laughter, competition, and delicious food at a game show–themed pasta dinner and dessert auction to support MaTTY, Temple Beth El’s high school youth group! -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 8 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Tuesday, Apr 8th 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 8 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Apr 9th 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 ,
AprApril 9 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Apr 9th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 9th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
AprApril 10 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Apr 10th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025Shabbat Listening Session
Friday, Apr 11th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Shabbat Task Force is seeking ideas about how we might make Shabbat services even more meaningful for congregants. -
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AprApril 11 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Apr 11th 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Apr 11th 8:30 pm to 9:15 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, Apr 12th 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 13 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, Apr 13th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Apr 15th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 15th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 16 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Wednesday, Apr 16th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 16 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Apr 16th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 17 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Apr 17th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 20257th Night Community Passover Seder
Friday, Apr 18th 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. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, Apr 19th 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Monday ,
AprApril 21 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Monday, Apr 21st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Monday ,
AprApril 21 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Apr 21st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Monday ,
AprApril 21 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Apr 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet at Temple to discuss "Here All Along" by Sarah Hurwitz. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Apr 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Apr 23rd 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 ,
AprApril 23 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Apr 23rd 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 23rd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Apr 25th 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Apr 25th 8:30 pm to 9:15 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, Apr 26th 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Mitzvah Day 2025
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Join us for Mitzvah Day 2025 when we come together to give back to the greater community through acts of kindness, service, and connection and present Marcia Vandercook with the Biatch Tikkun Olam Award. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:15 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 27 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:15 am to 11:45 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Apr 27th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Apr 27th 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 27 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, Apr 27th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Apr 30th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 30th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 1st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, May 2nd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, May 2nd 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, May 2nd 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 2 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, May 2nd 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, May 3rd 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, May 4th (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 Feb 9 - Feb 15. 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 ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, May 4th 9:15 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 4 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, May 4th 9:15 am to 11:45 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, May 4th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, May 4th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
MayMay 5 , 2025Sisterhood Kallah: A Conversation on Creativity with Erin Gleeson
Monday, May 5th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Sisterhood Kallah for dinner and presentation by Erin Gleeson on creativity and vegetarian cooking and its relationship to Judaism. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, May 7th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Tuesday, May 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, May 14th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 15 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, May 15th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
MayMay 15 , 2025Sisterhood Springtime Potluck
Thursday, May 15th 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, good food, and the warmth of Temple mid-winter. Beverages will be provided. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 15 , 2025MJND Lag Ba'Omer Bonfire at Picnic Point
Thursday, May 15th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 17 , 2025Our Jewish Journeys
Saturday, May 17th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join us for Havdalah and exploration of our Jewish journeys. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 18 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, May 18th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Monday ,
MayMay 19 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, May 19th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, May 20th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 20th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 22 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Thursday, May 22nd 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Jun 1st 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
JunJune 2 , 2025Office Closed for Shavuot
Monday, Jun 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jun 6th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 8 , 2025Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation
Sunday, Jun 8th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
All Temple Beth El members are invited to a reception with light appetizers on the terrace and then a brief business meeting in the sanctuary, also available on YouTube. -
Monday ,
JunJune 9 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Jun 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss the novel "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 10 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 10th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Jun 12th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Monday ,
JunJune 16 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Jun 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Tuesday, Jun 17th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Wednesday, Jun 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 19 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Jun 19th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Jun 24th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 3rd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El.
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