Swarsensky Weekend
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September 18, 2024
15 Elul 5784
Worship Schedule
All Events
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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 Afternoon Discussion
Saturday, Oct 12th 1:30 pm to 2:45 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 and Celebration
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 5:15 pm to 5:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Simchat Torah Celebration
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
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 , 2024Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Shabbat Worship: Recognizing the Sources of Antisemitism in Lech L’cha
Friday, Nov 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join us for this special Shabbat worship as our Swarsensky Memorial Weekend scholar, Professor Chad Alan Goldberg, introduces the weekend’s timely topic—antisemitism and our response to it—in his d’var Torah, tracing how the Torah portion Lech L’cha anticipates antisemitism and hints at both the manifest and secret sources of the longest hatred. -
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 , 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.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2024High Holy Day Food Drive
Tuesday, Sep 3rd (All day)
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Sep 18th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
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. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024High School Parent Meeting with Rabbi Jon Prosnit
Wednesday, Sep 18th 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
As part of his transition to rabbi at Temple Beth El, our new rabbi, Jon Prosnit, is trying to meet with many different communities at Temple Beth El. This is an opportunity for parents of high school students to get to know him, ask questions, and hear from others within your own community. -
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 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, Sep 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 ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2024Caring Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 19th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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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 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Sep 22nd 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 ,
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 , 20242024–2025 B'nai Mitzvah Cohort Meeting with Rabbi Prosnit
Sunday, Sep 22nd 11:00 am to 11:45 am
For families celebrating b’nai mitzvah in 2024–2025, this is an opportunity to get to know Rabbi Jon Prosnit, ask questions, and hear from others in your 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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Sep 22nd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024Usher/Greeter training
Tuesday, Sep 24th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for security training led by Stefanie Kushner and Officer William Needleman. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Sep 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Sep 25th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
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 , 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? -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2024CANCELED: Social 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. -
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 , 2024Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Sep 29th 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 ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Sep 29th 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 ,
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 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Sep 29th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
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! -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024Families with Young Children Apple Picking for Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, Sep 29th 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Join TBE young families for an afternoon at Sutter's Ridge for Rosh Hashanah apple picking to bring in a sweet new year. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024MaTTY "Zooish" Scavenger Hunt and Trivia in the Park
Sunday, Sep 29th 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Join MaTTY (9th–12th grades) for a "Zooish" scavenger hunt and trivia session at the Henry Vilas Zoo and park! -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 30 , 2024Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Sep 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will read and discuss "This Old Man: All in Pieces" by Roger Angell. -
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 , 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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Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Oct 6th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Monday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2024Community Commemoration of October 7th - Marking One Year
Monday, Oct 7th 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Join us in coming together as a community for a special commemoration to mark one year since the horrific attacks of October 7th. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 9th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
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 , 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. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Oct 13th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
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 5:45 pm to 6:15 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 16th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
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 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 20th 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 ,
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
Sunday, Oct 20th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Help decorate the sukkah, get up close and personal with a real lulav and etrog, and enjoy a pizza lunch with friends! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Oct 20th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2024MJND Pizza in the Hut
Sunday, Oct 20th 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 21 , 2024Stitchin’ in the Sukkah
Monday, Oct 21st 6:00 pm to 7:30 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 evening outside. -
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 for Erev Simchat Torah
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Pizza Buffet Before Simchat Torah
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024Office Closed for Simchat Torah
Thursday, Oct 24th (All day)
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, Oct 27th (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 Oct. 27 - Nov. 2. 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 ,
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 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Oct 27th 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 ,
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. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Oct 27th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Monday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2024Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Oct 28th 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. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 30th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
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 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 3rd 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 ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Food-A-Rama Volunteer Sessions
Sunday, Nov 3rd 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 3rd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
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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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Tuesday, Nov 5th 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 ,
NovNovember 5 , 202458th Annual Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 5th 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 6 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 6th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
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 Interactive Torah Study and Potluck Brunch: “Curses and Blessings: What Can We Learn from Lech L’cha about Responding to the Longest Hatred?”
Saturday, Nov 9th 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
After introducing the sources of antisemitism in Lech L’cha during our Friday evening worship, Swarsensky scholar Professor Chad Alan Goldberg will lead our Saturday Torah study, focusing on how this Torah portion reveals the different ways that Jews may respond to an often hostile world. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 10th 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 ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Keynote and Brunch: Antisemitism and American Exceptionalism: Rethinking the Place of the Postwar Era in US History
Sunday, Nov 10th 9:45 am to 12:30 pm
While many scholars have argued that America is exceptional in avoiding severe antisemitism, our Swarsensky scholar, Professor Chad Alan Goldberg, will discuss how the “golden age” of American Jewry from the 1960s to the mid-2010s may itself be the exception—a crucial insight as we respond to the challenges of today. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 10th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 13th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Dinner Gathering Singles Creating Community
Wednesday, Nov 13th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering at Turkish Kitchen. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Nov 17th 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 ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Nov 17th 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 ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Nov 17th 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 ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Midrasha
Sunday, Nov 17th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Monday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Nov 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship!
TBE BLOG
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