Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Upcoming Sessions
1. Friday, July 26, 2019 • 23 Tammuz 5779
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall2. Friday, August 23, 2019 • 22 Av 5779
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall3. Friday, September 27, 2019 • 27 Elul 5779
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall4. Friday, October 25, 2019 • 26 Tishrei 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall5. Friday, November 22, 2019 • 24 Cheshvan 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall6. Friday, December 27, 2019 • 29 Kislev 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall7. Friday, January 24, 2020 • 27 Tevet 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall8. Friday, February 28, 2020 • 3 Adar 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall9. Friday, March 27, 2020 • 2 Nisan 5780
6:45 PM - 9:30 PMSocial Hall10. Friday, April 24, 2020 • 30 Nisan 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall11. Friday, May 22, 2020 • 28 Iyar 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall12. Friday, June 26, 2020 • 4 Tammuz 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall13. Friday, July 24, 2020 • 3 Av 5780
6:45 PM - 9:00 PMSocial Hall6:45 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.
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July 15, 2019
12 Tammuz 5779
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday
Jul 19Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 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
Jul 20Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Jul 26Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Jul 26th 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
Jul 27Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Aug 2Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Aug 2nd 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. -
Friday
Aug 9Shabbat Honoring our Seniors
Friday, Aug 9th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
The Madison Jewish community of all ages is invited to join us as we honor our older adults, a Temple Beth El tradition. Enjoy short, meaningful services from your dinner table; family-style dinner; homemade kugels and desserts; and lively discussions led by special table hosts. All ages are invited! Register by Wednesday, July 31. -
Friday
Aug 16Pride Shabbat Rainbow Reception & Shabbat Midor Lador Service
Friday, Aug 16th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Celebrate Pride Weekend and welcome Shabbat with a rainbow-themed reception and musical Shabbat Midor Lador service honoring the Jewish LGBTQ+ community and allies. -
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. -
Friday
Aug 30Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Aug 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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 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 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 21S'lichot Service
Saturday, Sep 21st 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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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. -
Sunday
Sep 29Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Sunday, Sep 29th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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Monday
Sep 30Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Monday, Sep 30th 8:45 am to 9:45 pm
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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
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Monday
Sep 30Tashlich Service & Nosh (all ages)
Monday, Sep 30th 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
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Friday
Oct 4Shabbalala
Friday, Oct 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Oct 4Dedication of New Yahrzeit Plaques
Friday, Oct 4th 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm
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Friday
Oct 4Shabbat Service of Healing
Friday, Oct 4th 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
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Tuesday
Oct 8Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei Service
Tuesday, Oct 8th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 9Yom Kippur Family Service
Wednesday, Oct 9th 8:45 am to 9:45 am
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Wednesday
Oct 9Yom Kippur Morning Service
Wednesday, Oct 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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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
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Friday
Oct 11Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Oct 13Erev Sukkot Service
Sunday, Oct 13th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
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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 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
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Sunday
Oct 20Conclusion of Sukkot Yizkor Service
Sunday, Oct 20th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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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 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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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 & Service
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 Worship Service
Friday, Dec 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Dec 27Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Dec 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. -
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 Strauss 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 & Service
Friday, Feb 28th 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
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 & Service
Friday, Mar 27th 6:45 pm to 9:30 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
Mar 27National Refugee Shabbat
Friday, Mar 27th 7:30 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. -
Friday
May 22Shabbat Service and Confirmation
Friday, May 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
May 28Yizkor
Thursday, May 28th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
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Friday
May 29Shabbat Worship Service
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 12Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Jun 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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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Friday
Jun 26Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Jun 26th 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.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Tuesday
Jul 16House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jul 16th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Friday
Jul 19JBAM Meeting
Friday, Jul 19th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Friday
Jul 19Singles Creating Community Coffee
Friday, Jul 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Sunday
Jul 21Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jul 21st 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday
Jul 21Tal and Shlomit's Farewell Picnic (JFM)
Sunday, Jul 21st 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
We can't believe it, but our wonderful two years in Madison as Community Shlichim are coming to an end. We leave at the end of July but before that, we want to see you, the people who've made our time here so special and have a chance to say goodbye. Please join us for a picnic on Sunday, July 21st at James Madison Park. RSVP to Israel@jewishmadison.org -
Tuesday
Jul 23Religious Practices Committee
Tuesday, Jul 23rd 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Thursday
Jul 25Steppin' On Booster Session
Thursday, Jul 25th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
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Wednesday
Jul 31Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Jul 31st 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 -
Thursday
Aug 1Board Orientation - out
Thursday, Aug 1st 7:30 am to 9:00 am
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Thursday
Aug 1Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 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. 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
Aug 1TBE Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Aug 1st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Members will discuss the non-fiction book Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History; by S.C. Qwynne -
Sunday
Aug 4Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Aug 4th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Friday
Aug 9Shabbat Honoring our Seniors Dinner
Friday, Aug 9th 6:35 pm to 8:00 pm
Why is this Shabbat different from all others? Enjoy homemade kugels and desserts; short, meaningful services at your dinner table; and lively discussions led by special table hosts. All ages are invited! 5:30 pm Pre-neg Shabbat Reception in the Swarsensky Social Hall 6:00 pm Shabbat Service in the Swarsensky Social Hall 6:35 pm Dinner in the Swarsensky Social Hall -
Tuesday
Aug 13Board Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Aug 16JBAM Meeting
Friday, Aug 16th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Friday
Aug 16Singles Creating Community Coffee
Friday, Aug 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
9:00 am 3rd Friday each month -
Sunday
Aug 18OutReach Magic Festival
Sunday, Aug 18th 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
A Pride event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and the 30th anniversary of Madison’s first Pride parade. -
Sunday
Aug 18Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Aug 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
Aug 20House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 20th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Aug 21Sisterhood Board Potluck
Wednesday, Aug 21st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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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 25Hava Nagila Picnic
Sunday, Aug 25th 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
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Tuesday
Aug 27Religious Practices Committee
Tuesday, Aug 27th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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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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Thursday
Sep 5to Food-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 Committee
Thursday, Sep 5th 1:00 pm to 3:00 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 8Open House
Sunday, Sep 8th 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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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. -
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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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. -
Sunday
Sep 15Sisterhood Opening Brunch
Sunday, Sep 15th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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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. -
Thursday
Sep 19Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch
Thursday, Sep 19th 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
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. -
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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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
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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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Tuesday
Oct 8Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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 9Afternoon Study Session
Wednesday, Oct 9th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 9Break-the-Fast
Wednesday, Oct 9th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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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
Saturday, Oct 26th 5:45 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for fun, food, and facts at Temple Beth El’s Trivia Night as we compete for great prizes. Get your friends, family, and the smartest people you know to join your team for a fast-paced game run by a professional trivia night company. Bring your children from college, your neighbor who watches Jeopardy!, or your coworker who is always telling you useless trivia at work (it may not be useless for your team!). Everyone is welcome. We will also offer a youth trivia night for kids in 3rd grade and up, so they can join the fun and test their memories. The evening begins with schmoozing at 5:45 pm, giving you a chance to check out the competition and enjoy food and beverages. The trivia contest will begin at 6:30 pm, with a winning team chosen by 8:30 pm. Ticket prices are $25 per person in advance and $30 per person at the door for adults, or $15 in advance and $20 at the door for youth (3rd grade and up). You can create a team of eight in advance or join a team that night. -
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! -
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 -
Wednesday
Oct 30Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Oct 30th 4:00 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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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. -
Sunday
Nov 10Swarsensky Brunch
Sunday, Nov 10th (All day)
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Tuesday
Nov 12Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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 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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Tuesday
Nov 19House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 19th 6:00 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 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. -
Tuesday
Dec 10Sisterhod/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. -
Sunday
Dec 15Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Dec 15th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday
Dec 17House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 17th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 18Kesher Israel Film: The Women’s Balcony
Wednesday, Dec 18th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
In The Women’s Balcony, an Orthodox community attempts to cope with a new rabbi. We’ll watch the movie together, schmooze, nosh, and discuss ideas from the film. -
Thursday
Dec 19Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch
Thursday, Dec 19th 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
Dec 20JBAM Meeting
Friday, Dec 20th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Friday
Dec 20Singles Creating Community Coffee
Friday, Dec 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
9:00 am 3rd Friday each month -
Sunday
Dec 22Hanukkah Dinner & Party
Sunday, Dec 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday
Dec 25Office Closed
Wednesday, Dec 25th (All day)
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Tuesday
Dec 31Office Closes at Noon
Tuesday, Dec 31st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 1Office Closed
Wednesday, Jan 1st (All day)
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Thursday
Jan 2Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 2nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. 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
Jan 10MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Jan 10th 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.
July 15, 2019 12 Tammuz 5779