Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Torah Study with Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann
Saturday, November 11, 2023 • 27 Cheshvan 5784
9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWeinstein Community Court and ZoomOur 2023 Swarsensky scholar, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann of Mishkan Chicago, will lead us through the portion of the week, Chayei Sarah. Her study session is titled "Chayei Sarah—Burying Our Grudges Along with Our Dead."
Continue our discussion of this week’s Torah portion over a potluck brunch. Sign up to bring a contribution of food—purchased or homemade—to share.
Also, join us for our Swarsensky Weekend Keynote and Brunch.
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July 27, 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Worship Schedule
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Aug 2nd 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join us at 5:15 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. Please bring your own lawn chairs. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 10 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2024Senior Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 23rd 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Everyone is invited to join us for Shabbat worship at 5:30 pm with Rabbi Jon Prosnit and Cantor Jacob Niemi, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2024Stella Friedman Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 24th 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 30th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 6 , 2024Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Sep 6th 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join us at 5:15 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. Please bring your own lawn chairs. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2024Zola Rodriquez Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024S’lichot
Saturday, Sep 28th 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
The service of S’lichot inaugurates our Jewish season of repentance. Join us at 8:00 pm for a light nosh and schmooze. We begin with Havdalah and then explore our responsibilities of seeking forgiveness, granting forgiveness, and dedicating ourselves to improving our behaviors and relationships in the new year. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2024T’filat K’hilah: Erev Rosh Hashanah Community Worship
Wednesday, Oct 2nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah evening worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024T’filat Gan: Rosh Hashanah Worship for Families with Children Ages 0–6
Thursday, Oct 3rd 8:45 am to 9:30 am
Rosh Hashanah worship for families with children ages 0–6. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024T’filat K’hilah: Rosh Hashanah Community Worship
Thursday, Oct 3rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024T'filat Noar: Rosh Hashanah Youth Worship and Program for Ages 7–12
Thursday, Oct 3rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh HashanRosh Hashanah worship for ages 7–12 including music and sounds of the shofar. Worship is followed by snack and a program. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2024Shabbat Shuvah Worship
Friday, Oct 4th 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Please join us in person or via livestream through YouTube. We look forward to spending Shabbat with those who attend in person and those who join us via livestream -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024T’filat K’hilah with Kol Nidrei: Erev Yom Kippur Community Worship
Friday, Oct 11th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Yom Kippur evening worship (Kol Nidrei) for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat Gan: Yom Kippur Worship for Families with Children Ages 0–6
Saturday, Oct 12th 8:45 am to 9:30 am
Families with children ages 0–6 will gather for Yom Kippur worship including music and a story, led by our clergy. Little ones will learn what is special about this day and practice forgiving and being forgiven. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat K’hilah (Shacharit): Yom Kippur Morning Community Worship
Saturday, Oct 12th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat Noar: Yom Kippur Youth Worship and Program for Ages 7–12
Saturday, Oct 12th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur worship for children ages 7–12, followed by a program and optional snack. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024Yom Kippur Discussion
Saturday, Oct 12th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat K’hilah (Minchah, Yizkor, and N’ilah): Yom Kippur Afternoon Community Worship
Saturday, Oct 12th 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur afternoon worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. This will include Minchah (the afternoon service), Yizkor (a memorial service especially, though not exclusively, for those who have lost loved ones in the last year), and N’ilah (the concluding service of Yom Kippur). -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024Erev Sukkot Worship
Wednesday, Oct 16th 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Yizkor (Memorial) Service
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Simchat Torah Celebration
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Jaime Tunis Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Nov 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Avner Roginsky Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 2nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Dec 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Andres Deano Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 4 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Feb 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 14th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Mar 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Penelope Cesarec Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 8th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2025Evan Sondel Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 29th 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025Marissa Paloian Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 5th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025Gilad Nili Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 28 , 2024Welcome Brunch for Rabbi Prosnit and His Family
Sunday, Jul 28th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Please join us for brunch welcoming Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit and his family to Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2024Social 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. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2024CANCELED: TBE Bakers
Sunday, Aug 4th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the Beth El Bakers for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2024Men's Club Retreat
Sunday, Aug 4th 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Annual retreat for the Temple Beth El Men's Club for community, reflection, and discussion, facilitated by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit and Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 10 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Saturday, Aug 10th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for a friendly dinner gathering at Dhaba Indian Bistro, 5957 McKee Rd., Fitchburg. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2024Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, Aug 11th (All day)
Healing House provides respite care to persons experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from surgery, illness, or childbirth. TBE and other congregation volunteers cook meals for the residents and staff on a quarterly basis and drop them off at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI 53726. Our team has signed up to provide meals the week of May 12–18. Menu items (not specific recipes) will be assigned to you by Ruth Frawley, our dinner coordinator, the week before. To help with this mitzvah, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A8AC22A4FF2-48372110-healing Contact Cathy Rotter at c.rotter.mail@gmail.com with any questions. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Aug 11th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2024Tishah B’Av Text Study
Tuesday, Aug 13th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
We will examine the Book of Eicha (Lamentations) with a contemporary lens and consider what it means to mourn the destruction of Israel in a modern context. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Aug 18th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024OutReach Magic Festival: Madison Pride
Sunday, Aug 18th 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us at the OutReach Magic Pride Festival at Warner Park to show our pride in partnership with Beth Israel Center and Congregation Shaarei Shamayim. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024MaTTY Movie Night
Sunday, Aug 18th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join MaTTY for movie night to hang out and watch a movie with your friends! -
Monday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Aug 19th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Aug 20th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2024Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Wednesday, Aug 21st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Aug 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. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2024Postcard Party to Get Out the Vote
Thursday, Aug 22nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Party with a purpose! Join the Social Action Committee to send postcards to potential voters to get out the vote in the elections on August 13 and November 5. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2024Senior Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Prosnit
Friday, Aug 23rd 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Why is this Shabbat different from all others? Our annual Senior Shabbat Dinner is enriched with homemade kugels and desserts, lively discussions, special table hosts, a Q&A with Rabbi Jon Prosnit, and entrées catered from Adamah. All ages are invited! -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2024New Religious School Family Orientation
Sunday, Aug 25th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
We welcome families who are new to Religious School for this brief but informative session detailing what to expect from their students' Religious School experience at TBE. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Aug 25th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2024Men's Club Book Group
Tuesday, Aug 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will read and discuss "Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America" by Dan Flores. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Aug 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2024Gardening at Emmett Schulte Food Pantry Garden
Thursday, Aug 29th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Volunteer to help with the Emmett Schulte Food Pantry Garden. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Aug 30th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast and a beverage at Sofra Bistro, 7457 Elmwood Ave, Middleton. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2024Office Closed for Labor Day
Monday, Sep 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2024Gardening at Emmett Schulte Food Pantry Garden
Thursday, Sep 5th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Volunteer to help with the Emmett Schulte Food Pantry Garden. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 5th 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. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Sep 8th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2024Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Sep 8th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class, a continuation from last year's popular course, is designed for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while our students are in Religious School. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Sep 11th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner at Ancho and Agave, 1601 Aspen Commons, Middleton. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2024Peoplehood: All Israel Is Responsible for One Another: Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh
Thursday, Sep 12th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join Rabbi Jon Prosnit in a rich and meaningful conversation: How do we respond to this core Talmudic principle in an era when peoplehood is so difficult? -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024Families with Young Children Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Sep 13th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a Family Shabbat experience at Wingra Park, across from Temple Beth El. Bring your own picnic dinner along with a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. We will sing and play and say Shabbat blessings together. Older kids and grandparents welcome. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024TBE Bakers
Sunday, Sep 15th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the Beth El Bakers for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Sep 15th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Sep 15th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
This song and craft program for families with children ages 0–5 is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024Genizah Burial Event
Sunday, Sep 15th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join us at Beit Olamim cemetery as we learn about burying the genizah (repository of sacred objects) and bury a collection of sacred texts. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Sep 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Sep 17th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2024Postcard Party to Get Out the Vote
Tuesday, Sep 17th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Party with a purpose! Join the Social Action Committee to send postcards to potential voters to get out the vote in the elections on August 13 and November 5. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 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. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2024Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Thursday, Sep 19th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2024Peoplehood: All Israel Is Responsible for One Another: Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh
Thursday, Sep 19th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join Rabbi Jon Prosnit in a rich and meaningful conversation: How do we respond to this core Talmudic principle in an era when peoplehood is so difficult? -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2024Trivia Night and Havdalah
Saturday, Sep 21st 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition! -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Sep 22nd 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class offers a refresher course for those who have studied Hebrew in the past, perhaps the very distant past. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Sep 22nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024Youth Day
Sunday, Sep 22nd 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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Sep 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Thursday, Sep 26th 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 26th 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. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2024Peoplehood: All Israel Is Responsible for One Another: Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh b'Zeh
Thursday, Sep 26th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join Rabbi Jon Prosnit in a rich and meaningful conversation: How do we respond to this core Talmudic principle in an era when peoplehood is so difficult? -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Sep 27th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Sep 29th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Sep 29th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024MJND Apples and Honey Cook-off and Tasting
Sunday, Sep 29th 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Join Madison's Jews Next Dor (20s and 30s group) for our apples and honey cook-off and tasting! -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, Oct 2nd 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024Office Closed for Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, Oct 3rd (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024Tashlich
Thursday, Oct 3rd 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Following the Rosh Hashanah morning service, we proceed to Lake Wingra to symbolically cast away sins, as well as any thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve us well. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024CANCELED: Social 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. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2024Zichronam Liv’rachah, May Their Memories Be Blessings: Dedication of New Memorial Plaques
Friday, Oct 4th 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Oct 6th 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 9th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Yom Kippur
Friday, Oct 11th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024Families with Young Children Break-the-Fast Potluck
Saturday, Oct 12th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Families with young children (2nd grade age and younger) are invited to attend a potluck break-the-fast meal at a member’s home. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024Break-the-Fast
Saturday, Oct 12th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join the community as we break the Yom Kippur fast together. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2024Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Oct 13th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class, a continuation from last year's popular course, is designed for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while our students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2024Sukkah Building with Men’s Club
Sunday, Oct 13th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we set up the Paul S. Gratch Sukkah for our 27th year. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Oct 15th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Sukkot
Wednesday, Oct 16th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024Sukkot Open Hut
Wednesday, Oct 16th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 16th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2024Office Closed for Sukkot
Thursday, Oct 17th (All day)
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Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Oct 18th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Friday, Oct 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024New Member Havdalah Sukkah Schmooze
Saturday, Oct 19th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2024Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Oct 20th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class offers a refresher course for those who have studied Hebrew in the past, perhaps the very distant past. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Oct 20th 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 20 , 2024Families with Young Children Pizza in the Hut and Sukkah Decorating Party 5785
Sunday, Oct 20th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Help decorate the sukkah, get up close and personal with a real lulav and etrog, and enjoy a pizza lunch with friends! -
Monday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Oct 21st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Oct 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Simchat Torah
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Consecration Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 5:15 pm to 5:45 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024Office Closed for Simchat Torah
Thursday, Oct 24th (All day)
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024TBE Bakers
Sunday, Oct 27th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the Beth El Bakers 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 27 , 2024Sukkah Take Down with Men's Club
Sunday, Oct 27th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we set up the Paul S. Gratch Sukkah for our 27th year. 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 27 , 2024Youth Day
Sunday, Oct 27th 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. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Nov 1st 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Nov 3rd 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class, a continuation from last year's popular course, is designed for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while our students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Nov 3rd 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Monday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Monday, Nov 4th 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Tuesday, Nov 5th 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 7th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2024Social 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. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Torah Study and Potluck Brunch
Saturday, Nov 9th 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Exploration of the Torah portion Lech L’cha (Gen. 12:1–17:27) led by Swarsensky scholar-in-residence Chad Alan Goldberg. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Brunch and Swarsensky Scholar-in-Residence Keynote Address
Sunday, Nov 10th 9:45 am to 12:30 pm
Join us for brunch and the Swarsensky scholar-in-residence keynote address. More details coming soon. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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