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Worship Schedule
All Events
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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 19Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Oct 19Nathan Foreman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 19th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Sunday
Oct 20Community Simchat Torah Celebration
Sunday, Oct 20th 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join all members of our community as we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and begin the cycle again. -
Sunday
Oct 20Conclusion of Sukkot Yizkor Service
Sunday, Oct 20th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
We remember our loved ones and the many holiday celebrations we enjoyed with them. -
Friday
Oct 25Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Oct 25th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
6:45 Schmooze, 7:30 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Saturday
Oct 26Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday
Oct 26Ella Waxenberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Nov 1Shabbalala
Friday, Nov 1st 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Nov 2Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Nov 8Swarsensky Shabbat Service
Friday, Nov 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us to welcome in Shabbat together. Hannah Rosenthal, our scholar-in-residence for the weekend will deliver a d’var Torah examining how the Torah portion Lech-L’cha helps us think about our history as Jews. After the service, enjoy an oneg Shabbat sponsored by the Adult Education Committee and Sisterhood. -
Friday
Nov 15Consecration
Friday, Nov 15th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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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 22Social Action Shabbat and Dinner: Becoming Better Allies: Our Role in the Fight for Racial Justice
Friday, Nov 22nd 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Social Action Committee invites you to welcome Shabbat together at dinner and a service focused on the struggle for racial justice and what we can do to support real progress. We will reaffirm why racial justice is important to us as Jews and learn about meaningful actions we can take in our own community. Enjoy Shabbat dinner catered by Banzo and information about all our social justice activities and volunteer opportunities throughout the evening. -
Saturday
Nov 23The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Nov 23rd 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
Introducing the renewal of our lay-led Saturday morning minyan, now known as The Accidental Minyan. This informal prayer gathering will take place one Saturday morning per month in the Frank Adult Lounge, following Torah Study at 10:30 am. Come join us! -
Friday
Nov 29Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Nov 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday
Dec 6Shabbalala
Friday, Dec 6th 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday
Dec 7AJ Stern Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 13Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Dec 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Dec 20Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Dec 21Zohar and Barkai B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Dec 27Shabbat Schmooze and Service
Friday, Dec 27th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
5:30 Schmooze, 6:00 Service Enjoy a casual wine and cheese reception before our Shabbat service each fourth Friday of the month. Schmooze with new friends and old as you wind down the week. -
Saturday
Dec 28The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Dec 28th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
Introducing the renewal of our lay-led Saturday morning minyan, now known as The Accidental Minyan. This informal prayer gathering will take place one Saturday morning per month in the Frank Adult Lounge, following Torah Study at 10:30 am. Come join us! -
Friday
Jan 3Shabbalala
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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Saturday
Jan 11The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Jan 11th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
Introducing the renewal of our lay-led Saturday morning minyan, now known as The Accidental Minyan. This informal prayer gathering will take place one Saturday morning per month in the Frank Adult Lounge, following Torah Study at 10:30 am. Come join us! -
Friday
Jan 17Volunteer Midor Lador Shabbat Service
Friday, Jan 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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 31Sisterhood Shabbat 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 7Shabbalala
Friday, Feb 7th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Feb 8The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Feb 8th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
Introducing the renewal of our lay-led Saturday morning minyan, now known as The Accidental Minyan. This informal prayer gathering will take place one Saturday morning per month in the Frank Adult Lounge, following Torah Study at 10:30 am. Come join us! -
Saturday
Feb 8Sadie Straus Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 8th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 14Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, Feb 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Feb 15Kathryn Greenberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 15th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 21Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Feb 22Noah Griffin Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 22nd 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Feb 28Shabbat Schmooze and Shabbat Honoring Our New Members Reception
Friday, Feb 28th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday
Feb 29Arlo Rice Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 29th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Mar 6Shabbalala
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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Saturday
Mar 14The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Mar 14th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
Introducing the renewal of our lay-led Saturday morning minyan, now known as The Accidental Minyan. This informal prayer gathering will take place one Saturday morning per month in the Frank Adult Lounge, following Torah Study at 10:30 am. Come join us! -
Friday
Mar 20Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Mar 27Shabbat Schmooze and National Refugee Shabbat
Friday, Mar 27th 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Apr 3Shabbalala
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 18The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, Apr 18th 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
Introducing the renewal of our lay-led Saturday morning minyan, now known as The Accidental Minyan. This informal prayer gathering will take place one Saturday morning per month in the Frank Adult Lounge, following Torah Study at 10:30 am. Come join us! -
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 1Shabbalala
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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Friday
May 88th grade Shabbat
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. -
Saturday
May 23The Accidental Minyan
Saturday, May 23rd 10:30 am to 11:45 pm
Introducing the renewal of our lay-led Saturday morning minyan, now known as The Accidental Minyan. This informal prayer gathering will take place one Saturday morning per month in the Frank Adult Lounge, following Torah Study at 10:30 am. Come join us! -
Thursday
May 28Yizkor
Thursday, May 28th 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
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Friday
May 29Shabbat Service and Confirmation
Friday, May 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
May 30Henry Maloney Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 30th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jun 5Shabbalala
Friday, Jun 5th 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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Saturday
Jun 6Leila Zuckerberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jun 12Rainbow Reception and Pride Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 12th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
6:30 Rainbow Reception 7:30 Pride Shabbat Service Celebrate Pride and welcome Shabbat with a rainbow-themed reception and a special Pride Shabbat service honoring the Jewish LGBTQ+ community and allies. -
Saturday
Jun 13Noah Schmick Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 13th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jun 19Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith and The Promised Band. -
Saturday
Jun 20Austin Family B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 20th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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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. -
Saturday
Jun 27Miles Arnold Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 27th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Jul 24Shabbat Schmooze & Service
Friday, Jul 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. -
Friday
Aug 14Shabbat Honoring Our Seniors
Friday, Aug 14th 5:30 pm to 8:00 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! -
Saturday
Aug 15Eliana Goff Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 15th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Saturday
Aug 29Noa Lazar Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 29th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Friday
Oct 9Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, Oct 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Engage with us!
All Events
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Sunday
Sep 29High Holy Days Food Drive
Sunday, Sep 29th (All day)
High Holy Day Food Drive: Yom Kippur involves fasting for one day, yet we know that millions of Americans feel this hunger regularly. Every year at this time, the social action committee seeks your generous contributions to fight hunger in our community. We distribute envelopes after services on Rosh Hashanah and collect them on Yom Kippur. Please return the checks on Yom Kippur or send them to the Temple office. -
Tuesday
Oct 15House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 15th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Oct 16CNA Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 16th 4:30 pm to 6:00 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 17Finance Committee meeting
Thursday, Oct 17th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Thursday
Oct 17MJND (20s & 30s) Pizza in the Hut
Thursday, Oct 17th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Celebrate Sukkot with MJND in the Temple Beth El sukkah with Pizza and fun! -
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
9:00 am 3rd Friday each month -
Friday
Oct 18Queer Jewish Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Oct 18th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Sunday
Oct 20Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Cookies
Sunday, Oct 20th 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Sunday
Oct 20Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Cookies
Sunday, Oct 20th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Sunday
Oct 20Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Oct 20th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Saturday
Oct 26Trivia Night and Havdalah
Saturday, Oct 26th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Invite your friends and family to test your knowledge and win great prizes! -
Sunday
Oct 27Food-A-Rama Cooking Session: Matzo Ball Soup
Sunday, Oct 27th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Learn from TBE Sisterhood’s experienced cooks as we prepare for our 53rd annual Food-A-Rama luncheon. Everyone is welcome! -
Sunday
Oct 27Sukkah Take Down with Men's Club
Sunday, Oct 27th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday
Oct 27Midrasha
Sunday, Oct 27th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Oct 27Lunch and Learn: The Benefits of Pre-planning for Your Final Wishes
Sunday, Oct 27th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
This educational program will focus on Jewish burial customs, Beit Olamim (Madison's Jewish cemetery), and how pre-planning for your final wishes can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. -
Monday
Oct 28Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Oct 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
We will be discussing They Marched into Sunlight by David Maraniss. -
Wednesday
Oct 30Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Oct 30th 3:30 pm to 6:45 pm
On the 5th Wednesday of the month we prepare and serve a meal for those staying at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter. Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, and serve -
Sunday
Nov 3Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 3rd 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Nov 3Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Nov 3rd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Monday
Nov 4Trust Fund Committee meeting
Monday, Nov 4th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Monday
Nov 4Judaism 101
Monday, Nov 4th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Tuesday
Nov 5Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 5th 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood invites everyone to our annual deli-style luncheon and community gathering, now in its 53rd year! Dine-in, delivery, and carry-out available. Details and order forms at food-arama.com. Join us for our cooking sessions this fall and learn how to prepare traditional Jewish foods, including matzo ball soup, knishes, and more. -
Thursday
Nov 7Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 7th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Friday
Nov 8Queer Jewish Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Nov 8th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday
Nov 9Torah Study Discussion: Parashat Lech L'cha
Saturday, Nov 9th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Hannah Rosenthal, our scholar-in-residence for the weekend, will lead a discussion of these questions: What does it mean to be told “to go” (Lech L’cha)? When are we told to leave? When do we tell others to leave? When does changing locations resolve issues? Please note the special time and location for this Torah Study: 10:00 am in the Weinstein Community Court. -
Saturday
Nov 9Brunch Sponsored by the Adult Education Committee
Saturday, Nov 9th 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Part of the Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky Memorial Weekend. -
Saturday
Nov 9The Life and Legacy of Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky
Saturday, Nov 9th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Join Hannah Rosenthal, our scholar-in-residence for the weekend, in honoring the memory of Rabbi Swarsensky. She will share stories and information about him, drawing on her experiences as a former TBE education director and congregant who knew Rabbi Swarsensky since her childhood. The program includes a Q&A session. Bring your personal stories and memorabilia to share. This program is free to attend, but we welcome a donation of $5–$18 to the Rabbi Swarsensky Fund for continued scholar-in-residence programming. Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky was the founding rabbi of Temple Beth El, serving from 1940 to 1970. -
Sunday
Nov 10Rabbi Manfred E. Swarsensky Memorial Lecture and Brunch
Sunday, Nov 10th 9:45 am to 11:30 am
The oldest continual hatred rears its head all over the world and it has been unleashed in our own country and community. This is a wake-up call. Hannah Rosenthal, our scholar-in-residence, will address this important topic, emphasizing what we can do to make a difference today and how we can honor the memory and lessons of Temple Beth El’s founding rabbi by taking action. -
Sunday
Nov 10Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 10th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday
Nov 11Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Monday, Nov 11th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A fun and easy way to help the community: join our group serving meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center on Madison's south side. -
Tuesday
Nov 12Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Nov 15Limmud Chicago + MW
Friday, Nov 15th (All day)
This annual retreat welcomes Jews of all ages and denominations for a transformational Jewish learning experience including some of the world’s most dynamic Jewish educators, performers, and teachers. -
Friday
Nov 15JBAM Meeting
Friday, Nov 15th 8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Friday
Nov 15Singles Creating Community Coffee
Friday, Nov 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday
Nov 15TBE Board Retreat
Friday, Nov 15th 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Temple Beth El Board of Trustees will get together for a day of visioning. -
Friday
Nov 15MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Nov 15th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Nov 17PJ Library Tots and Tunes
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 17Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 17th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Nov 17Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Nov 17th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday
Nov 18Leaving a Legacy with Ease: Understanding Planned Giving
Monday, Nov 18th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Learn from financial experts about simple ways to include Temple Beth El in your estate plan. -
Tuesday
Nov 19House Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 19th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Nov 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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Sunday
Nov 24Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 24th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Wednesday
Nov 27Office Closes at Noon
Wednesday, Nov 27th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 1Sisterhood New Member Tea
Sunday, Dec 1st 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday
Dec 1Support Group for those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Illness
Sunday, Dec 1st 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday
Dec 5Young Families Challah Making & Potluck Dinner
Thursday, Dec 5th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Learn to make challah with your little ones and enjoy a potluck dinner together. Challah making supplies will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. Location may change depending on number of RSVPs. -
Thursday
Dec 5Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. The meetings are open to all congregants, and we welcome and encourage new members to join us. Help us plan and organize the initiatives listed in this newsletter as well as many others. If you have questions about committee involvement, please contact one of the co-chairs, Sherie Sondel, sherie.sondel@gmail.com, or Marcia Vandercook, marcia.vandercook@gmail.com. We sometimes meet every other month - check calendar for cancellations. -
Friday
Dec 6MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Dec 6th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to pass. Can’t bring a dish? Bring a drink! Can’t bring a drink? Bring a friend! Address provided upon RSVP. Please put email and cell number in the Notes field below. -
Sunday
Dec 8Food Fest: Hanukkah
Sunday, Dec 8th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Share Hanukkah traditions and enjoy a cooking demo and snacks. -
Sunday
Dec 8Midrasha
Sunday, Dec 8th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday
Dec 9Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Monday, Dec 9th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A fun and easy way to help the community: join our group serving meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center on Madison's south side. -
Monday
Dec 9Judaism 101
Monday, Dec 9th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Tuesday
Dec 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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Friday
Dec 13Queer Jewish Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Dec 13th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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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 15Midrasha
Sunday, Dec 15th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday
Dec 15Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Dec 15th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday
Dec 16December Dilemma
Monday, Dec 16th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday
Dec 17Sisterhood/Men's Club Dinner
Tuesday, Dec 17th 6:00 pm to 8:00 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
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Sunday
Dec 22Hanukkah Extravaganza
Sunday, Dec 22nd 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bring your menorah and two candles, and spend the first night of Hanukkah at Temple Beth El. Spin the dreidel, enjoy latkes, and so much more. The evening will start with activities for youth and continue with community candle lighting and dinner for all, and we’ll end the night with some fun for adults. Look for more information and registration coming soon. Contact Aleeza A. Hoffert at engage@tbemadison.org with questions. -
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. -
Thursday
Jan 9Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Jan 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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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. -
Saturday
Jan 11Shabbat Morning
Saturday, Jan 11th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday
Jan 12Community Knesset
Sunday, Jan 12th 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Monday
Jan 13Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Monday, Jan 13th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A fun and easy way to help the community: join our group serving meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center on Madison's south side. -
Monday
Jan 13Judaism 101
Monday, Jan 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
This monthly course is for anyone who is new to Judaism or wants a refresher on Jewish holidays, rituals, and vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager -
Tuesday
Jan 14Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Jan 16Talking at the Rabbi's Tisch
Thursday, Jan 16th 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. -
Thursday
Jan 16Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Jan 16th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday
Jan 17Temple Retreat
Friday, Jan 17th (All day)
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Friday
Jan 17Queer Jewish Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jan 17th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 22Midrasha
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Jan 23Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Jan 23rd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday
Jan 26Midrasha
Sunday, Jan 26th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Wednesday
Jan 29Porchlight Cooking Session
Wednesday, Jan 29th 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. -
Wednesday
Jan 29Midrasha
Wednesday, Jan 29th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Jan 30Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Jan 30th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday
Feb 1Winter Havdalah PJ party
Saturday, Feb 1st 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Sunday
Feb 2Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
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Wednesday
Feb 5Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 5th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Feb 6Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Feb 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday
Feb 6Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. 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
Feb 7MJND (20s and 30s) Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, Feb 7th 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.
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