Swarsensky Memorial Brunch: Zionism and American Jews After October 7
Sunday, November 9, 2025 • 18 Cheshvan 5786
9:45 AM - 12:00 PMSwarsensky Social HallThe war in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel has pushed us to revisit our understanding of Zionism. To help us rethink the meaning of Zionism amidst the war in Gaza and rising global antisemitism, we have invited four members of the larger Madison Jewish community to share their thoughts.
The annual Swarsensky Memorial Weekend is a time of community learning, honoring the memory of Rabbi Manfred Swarsensky, who served as rabbi of Temple Beth El from 1940 to 1976.
Please also join us as we begin the Swarsensky Memorial Weekend with Shabbat worship on Friday, November 7, where Rabbi Dena Feingold will speak on the future of interfaith work.
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October 3, 2025
11 Tishrei 5786
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Sukkot Clergy Visit to Capitol Lakes
Thursday, Oct 9th 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Clergy will shake the lulav and pass the etrog as they celebrate Sukkot with Capitol Lakes residents. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 10th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Simchat Torah Celebration with Consecration
Monday, Oct 13th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us to celebrate Simchat Torah, as we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and begin the cycle again. At this service we also celebrate the consecration of our students who are beginning their formal Jewish education this year. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025Sukkot Festival Services with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
Tuesday, Oct 14th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 17th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2025Josh Suttin Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 18th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 24th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Seth Yampolsky Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 25th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 31 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 31st 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2025Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Shabbat Worship: Can the Interfaith Endeavor Survive Today’s Schisms?
Friday, Nov 7th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Shabbat Worship including Rabbi Dena Feingold speaking on "Can the Interfaith Endeavor Survive Today’s Schisms?" -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Nov 14th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 21st 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2025Samuel Riley Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 22nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 28th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Dec 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Elliot Margulius Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 6th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025Orion Dvir Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 13th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
DecDecember 26 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 26th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 2 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 9th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 16th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Caitlin Sullivan Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 17th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026Penelope Becker Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 24th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 30th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Feb 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2026Shabbat Worship with Sisterhood
Friday, Feb 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Sisterhood Shabbat, one of the most beautiful and meaningful services of the year. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Mar 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2026Leila Lazar Bat Mizvah
Saturday, Mar 7th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2026Leila Lazar Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 7th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship with participation by the Men's Club of Temple Beth El. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Ezra Friedman Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 14th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 27th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 3 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 10 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 10th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 11 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AprApril 11 , 2026Lital Adelman Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 11th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 17 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 17th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 18 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 24 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 24th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Aviva Barak Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 25th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 1 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Jada Deano Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 2nd 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 8 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 8th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 9 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 15 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 15th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 16 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 22 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 23 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 29 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 29th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Bert LeBarron Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 30th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 5 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 5th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 6 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 6 , 2026Sally Raether Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 6th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 12 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Levi Trost Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 13th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 19 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 20 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JunJune 26 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 26th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 27 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 27 , 2026Emerson Spector Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 27th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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All Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2025Office Opens at 11:00 am
Friday, Oct 3rd 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 5th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Oct 5th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Sukkah Building with Men’s Club
Sunday, Oct 5th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we set up the Paul S. Gratch Sukkah in preparation for Sukkot. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Oct 5th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Confirmation & L'taken Information Session
Sunday, Oct 5th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Teens and their parents/guardians are invited to learn about TBE's Confirmation class and the upcoming L'taken trip, February 20–23, 2026. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct 6th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025Sukkot on a Boat
Monday, Oct 6th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Please join us as we welcome Sukkot in Marshall Park. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2025Office Closed for Sukkot
Tuesday, Oct 7th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 8th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Sukkot Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jon Prosnit
Thursday, Oct 9th 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Join Rabbi Jon Prosnit for a Sukkot bring-your-own lunch and learn at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Jewish Federation of Madison: Kolot HaKehilah (Voices of the Community)
Thursday, Oct 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the Jewish Federation of Madison for their Kolot HaKehilah (Voices of the Community) to kick off the 2025 Annual Tzedakah Campaign! -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Sukkot Havdalah Under the Stars
Saturday, Oct 11th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us as we gather in the sukkah to mark the end of Shabbat and celebrate the joy of Sukkot together! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 12th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Oct 12th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Oct 12th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Oct 12th 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 ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Stitchin' in the Sukkah
Sunday, Oct 12th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us with your needlework or craft projects, and bring a dish to pass so we can fulfill the obligation of eating in the sukkah while we stitch and schmooze and enjoy a beautiful afternoon outside. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025MJND Pizza in the Hut
Sunday, Oct 12th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Madison’s Jews Next Dor (20s & 30s group) for some pizza and schmoozing in the sukkah at Temple Beth El. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct 13th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Pizza Buffet Before Simchat Torah
Monday, Oct 13th 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us for a casual pizza dinner before our Simchat Torah celebration. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025Office Closed for Simchat Torah/Sh'mini Atzeret
Tuesday, Oct 14th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Wednesday, Oct 15th 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Oct 16th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Thursday, Oct 16th 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Oct 16th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct 16th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025Goodman Thanksgiving Basket Donations
Friday, Oct 17th (All day)
We are collecting specific foods for the Goodman Community Center’s 37th annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive to provide 4,000 Dane County families with the groceries they need to make a traditional holiday meal. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2025The Science of Creation
Saturday, Oct 18th 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us for a post-Torah Study discussion with Todd Giesfeldt comparing our scientific understanding of the creation of the universe to the biblical account. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Oct 19th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 19th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Oct 19th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025Sukkah Take Down with Men's Club
Sunday, Oct 19th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we take down the sukkah after the conclusion of Sukkot. Everyone is welcome! Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Monday, Oct 20th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Oct 20th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Oct 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss "Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson" with the author, Ashley Brown. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Tuesday, Oct 21st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Oct 21st 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 ,
OctOctober 21 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 21st 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2025Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Oct 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, Oct 25th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
In celebration of Parashat Noach, which highlights the sacred responsibility of caring for all of God’s creatures, bring your (well-behaved) pets for an outdoor ceremony where clergy will offer blessings for the animals in our lives. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 26th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2025Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture with Jonathan Patz
Sunday, Oct 26th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Please join us for the Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture on tikkun olam and the environment. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025Sisterhood Watercolor Night with Erin Gleeson
Wednesday, Oct 29th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join TBE's Sisterhood for a night of watercolors and dinner with Erin Gleeson. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 29th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 2nd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Nov 2nd 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025Youth Day
Sunday, Nov 2nd 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Youth Day activities are for JEWniors (3rd–5th graders) and MuTTY (6th–8th graders). After a quick pizza lunch we will do an activity together. Our goal is to build relationships and create fun and relaxed Jewish spaces. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Nov 2nd 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Nov 2nd 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Monday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2025Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Monday, Nov 3rd 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2025Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Tuesday, Nov 4th 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Tuesday, Nov 4th 10:00 am to 2:00 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. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 202559th Annual Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 4th 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Enjoy delicious deli-style lunches for dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Quantities are limited, so order now! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025CANCELED: Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 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. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Nov 7th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 9th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025Swarsensky Memorial Brunch: Zionism and American Jews After October 7
Sunday, Nov 9th 9:45 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025MaTTY Bowling Night
Sunday, Nov 9th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2025Office Closed
Tuesday, Nov 11th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025Mitzvah Holiday Shoeboxes for Nehemiah and FOSTER
Wednesday, Nov 12th (All day)
Help provide gifts for children and adults who might not otherwise receive any gifts in the 2025 holiday season who are clients of Nehemiah and FOSTER. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 12th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2025Board Meeting
Thursday, Nov 13th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Nov 14th 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. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Nov 16th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 16th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Nov 16th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Nov 16th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Nov 16th 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. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Nov 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Tuesday, Nov 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Nov 18th 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 ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18th 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 ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Wednesday, Nov 19th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Nov 19th 4:00 pm to 6:15 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 ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Wednesday, Nov 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss "The Names" a novel by Florence Knapp. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Nov 20th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2025Families with Young Children Friendsgiving Potluck and Challah-Making Extravaganza!
Thursday, Nov 20th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Gather with your friends for an unforgettable Friendsgiving potluck celebration and challah-making workshop! -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 23rd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Nov 23rd 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 26 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 26th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 27 , 2025Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov 27th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025Contemplative Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Amelie Davidson will lead a small group on a contemplative writing journey. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 4:00 pm to 6:15 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 ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 4th 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 ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Dec 5th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Dec 5th 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. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 7th 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 ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gather at Café Panim with other parents/guardians from your student's grade and get to know each other while your students are in Religious School.
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