A Taste of Mussar
Thursday, March 27, 2025 • 27 Adar 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMFrank Adult Lounge or Room 110This session will offer an overview of Mussar, a Jewish spiritual practice that involves the study and cultivation of one's inner middot (soul traits), as well as a taste of how Mussar might function in practice.
In Mussar, we work on character development through the lens of traditional Jewish text and sources, as reflected through various middot, such as savlanut (patience) or bitachon (trust).
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December 13, 2024
12 Kislev 5785
Worship Schedule
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Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024Shabbat Worship and Installation of Rabbi Prosnit
Friday, Dec 13th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join us for a very special Shabbat evening celebrating the official installation of Rabbi Jon Prosnit as Temple Beth El’s rabbi. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Torah Study and Brunch in Honor of Rabbi Prosnit’s Installation
Saturday, Dec 14th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join us for brunch and a special Torah study led by a guest of Rabbi Prosnit. We’ll be exploring contemporary issues through a Jewish lens. All are welcome, including first-time participants! -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Havdalah and Congregational Celebration
Saturday, Dec 14th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a congregational celebration in honor of Rabbi Jon’s Prosnit’s installation as Temple Beth El’s rabbi. -
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 6:00 pm to 7:00 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 , 2025Social Action Shabbat: Protecting Our City's Trees
Friday, Jan 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join us for an environmentally themed service and a “Tree of Life”–themed Oneg Shabbat, honoring the earth and revealing what we can do to protect our city’s trees and improve access for everyone to the cool shade, clean air, and public health benefits that trees provide. -
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 , 2025Member Shabbat
Friday, Feb 14th 6:00 pm to 7:00 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 ,
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 , 2025Sisterhood Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join this special service honoring and featuring the Temple Beth El's Sisterhood membership. Please join us for a special dinner beginning at 6 pm. -
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. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025Yizkor followed by Havdalah
Saturday, Apr 19th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Join us for a Yizkor (memorial) service as we conclude the holiday of Passover. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2025Community Yom Hashoah Service
Wednesday, Apr 23rd 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Please join us for a service of remembrance and to honor local Holocaust survivors and their families, led by clergy and members of the Jewish community of greater Madison. -
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 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 26th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
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. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 10th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025Addie Golden-Brem Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 17 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 17th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 24 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 24th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, May 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Elliot Ruben Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service
Saturday, Jun 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The adult b'nai mitzvah cohort will celebrate their accomplishments by leading the congregation in worship and teaching Torah during this Shabbat morning service. -
Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 27th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025Lea Levi Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Lillia Berger Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Dec 13th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Dec 15th 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 ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 15th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Dec 15th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024CANCELED: Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Dec 15th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Monday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Dec 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Dec 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. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Wednesday, Dec 18th 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 18th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 19 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, Dec 19th 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe supports people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers within the Jewish community and beyond. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2024Membership Renewal Information Session
Thursday, Dec 19th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Stefanie Kushner, executive director, on Zoom to learn about your membership renewal. Bring your questions about our Temple Community Contribution program and membership renewal for 2025. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Friday, Dec 20th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 23 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Monday, Dec 23rd 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 24 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec 24th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 24 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Dec 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 25 , 2024Office Closed
Wednesday, Dec 25th (All day)
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Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024Shabbat Hanukkah Dinner
Friday, Dec 27th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us as we welcome Shabbat and Hanukkah together and enjoy a tasty Chinese food dinner. Bring your hanukkiyah and three candles to light together. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 30 , 2024Virtual Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Monday, Dec 30th 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Gather with us on Zoom as Rabbi Prosnit leads us in lighting our hanukkiyot as a community. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for New Year's Eve
Tuesday, Dec 31st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2024Singles Creating Community Potluck Dinner
Tuesday, Dec 31st 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join the Singles Creating Community group a potluck dinner as you celebrate Hanukkah on New Year's Eve. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 2 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 2 , 2025Social 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. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 7 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Tuesday, Jan 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will read and discuss "White Lies: The Double Life of Walter F. White and America's Darkest Secret " by A.J. Baime. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jan 10th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2025Families with Young Children Havdalah Glow Stick Dance Party
Saturday, Jan 11th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
We'll gather to mark the end of the Shabbat and welcome the new week with a magical evening of light, music, and movement, especially for families with young children! -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 14 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Wednesday, Jan 15th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 15th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2025Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance
Monday, Jan 20th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Jan 21st 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 ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Jan 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Jan 26th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Jan 26th 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Jan 26th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2025Eco Know-How: Expert Tips for Environmental Challenges
Monday, Jan 27th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for "Eco Know-How: Expert Tips for Environmental Challenges," a virtual event where experts guide you through practical solutions for everyday environmental problems. Explore breakout rooms on topics like solar panels, waste reduction, and more. Get hands-on tips to make a real difference for the planet—one step at a time! -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Jan 29th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Jan 30th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 2nd 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Feb 2nd 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 ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025Youth Day
Sunday, Feb 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. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 5th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025Social 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. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Feb 7th 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 ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, Feb 9th (All day)
Healing House provides respite care to persons experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from surgery, illness, or childbirth. TBE and other congregation volunteers cook meals for the residents and staff on a quarterly basis and drop them off at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI 53726. Our team has signed up to provide meals the week of Feb 9 - Feb 15. Menu items (not specific recipes) will be assigned to you by Ruth Frawley, our dinner coordinator, the week before. To help with this mitzvah, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A8AC22A4FF2-51171607-healing Contact Cathy Rotter at c.rotter.mail@gmail.com with any questions. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 9th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture
Sunday, Feb 9th 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Remembering the social activism and public service record of Liesl M. Blockstein, Temple Beth El and Jewish Social Services annually co-sponsor this lecture honoring the accomplishments of a Wisconsin woman who has made a significant impact on our community and our state. 9:30 am Brunch 10:30 am Speaker More information and registration to come. Find our accessibility measures and visitor guide on our in-person information page. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 9th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 12th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Thursday, Feb 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 13th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Feb 14th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 16th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Feb 16th 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 ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 16th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 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. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Families with Young Children Tu Bishvat Party
Sunday, Feb 16th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Experience the beauty of the Jewish “New Year for Trees” through a kid-friendly Seder -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Feb 16th 12:00 pm to 3:00 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. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Feb 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Feb 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet via Zoom to discuss "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Feb 18th 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 ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 19th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 19th 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 ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 20th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Feb 21st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Please join us for a special dinner with Sisterhood, prior to the Sisterhood Shabbat service. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Please join us for the Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture on tikkun olam and the environment. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 23rd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Feb 26th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 26th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 27th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 2nd 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Mar 2nd 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 ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Mar 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Youth Day
Sunday, Mar 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. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 5th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 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. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Mar 6th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Mar 7th 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 ,
MarMarch 9 , 2025Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 9th (All day)
Dress up and join us for fun and games to celebrate Purim at Beth Israel Center. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2025MJND Hamentaschen Cooking Class
Sunday, Mar 9th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Join MJND (20s & 30s group) as we learn to make hamantaschen dough and bake the cookies. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 12th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Friday, Mar 14th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Monday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Mar 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Mar 18th 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 ,
MarMarch 19 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 19th 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. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Mar 23rd 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2025A Taste of Mussar
Thursday, Mar 27th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This session will offer an overview of Mussar, a Jewish spiritual practice that involves the study and cultivation of one's inner middot (soul traits), as well as a taste of how Mussar might function in practice. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 30th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood run Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison hours. Stock up Hanukkah, Shabbat and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Mar 30th 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 ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Mar 30th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Mar 30th 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.
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