Leadership
Board of Trustees
Officers:
President, Leslie Coff
1st Vice President, Marta Karlov
2nd Vice President, Susanna Goldberg
Immediate Past President, Steve Lipton
Co-Treasurers, Carly Jacobson and Dale Kunin
Recording Secretary, Michelle Gustafson
Sisterhood Co-Presidents, Casey Becker and Rachel Geissler
Men’s Club President, Alan Schwartzstein
Member-at-Large, Dan Esser
Member-at-Large, Jane Taves
Trustees:
Development Committee Co-chair, Howard Erlanger
Development Committee Co-chair/Past President, Amy Fields
Personnel Committee Chair, Zach Galin
Communications Committee Chair, Karin Horler
Trustee, Gwen Jacobsohn
Trustee, Barbara Katz
Trustee, Julia Katz
Trustee, Victor Levy
Trustee, Marty Megeff
MaTTY President, Henry Maloney
Trustee, Scott Paler
Trustee, Linda Reivitz
Trustee, Lauren Schmick
Trustee, Sarah Sherman
Trustee, Roger Wolkoff
Past Presidents
Betsy Abramson
Rozan Anderson
Niles Berman
Bonnie Denmark Friedman
Gregory Dutch
Amy Fields
Jacki Friend
Dan Lipman
Robert Pasch
David Schwarz
Carl Sinderbrand
Julie Swedarsky
Marjorie Tobias
Melvin Weinswig
Patricia Weinswig
December 10, 2023
27 Kislev 5784
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 22 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 23 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 29 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 30 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 5 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 6 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 12 , 2024Shabbat Worship Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Friday, Jan 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
We are grateful to have Dan Nichols collaborating with Rabbi Jonathan Biatch and Cantor Jacob Niemi in leading our Shabbat worship dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Kaleem Caire, founder and CEO of One City Schools, will speak about how to prepare children to build a better world. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 13 , 2024Torah Study led by Dan Nichols
Saturday, Jan 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2024Shabbat Worship: Recovery Shabbaton
Friday, Jan 26th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Please join us for Shabbat worship, where Rabbi Rob Jury from the Tikvah Healing Center will speak as part of a communitywide scholar-in-residence weekend on Jewish recovery. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2024Elise McMillen Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 27th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Feb 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2024Membership Shabbat
Friday, Feb 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2024Orly Kodesh Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2024Ethan Rode Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 17th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2024Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, Feb 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Mar 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 5 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 6 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 6 , 2024Cole Klein Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 6th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 12 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 13 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 13 , 2024Spencer Margulius Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 13th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 20 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Ben Greenberg Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 4th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MayMay 17 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 18 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 18 , 2024Andres Garcete Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 18th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 24 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 25 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MayMay 31 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JunJune 7 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JunJune 8 , 2024Lily Anderson Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 8th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 14 , 2024Shabbat Honoring Rabbi Biatch
Friday, Jun 14th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 21 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
JunJune 21 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JunJune 22 , 2024Henry Raether Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 22nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 28 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JunJune 29 , 2024Joely Nash Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 29th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 19 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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 24 , 2024Stella Friedman Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 24th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2024Zola Rodriquez Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024Stella Friedman Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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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. -
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 26 , 2024Jaime Tunis Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Avner Roginsky Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 2nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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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 ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Andres Deano Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Engage with us!
All Events
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2023Membership Renewal Information Session
Wednesday, Dec 13th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Stefanie Kushner, executive director, on Zoom to learn about the changes in your 2024 membership renewal. Bring your questions about our Temple Community Contribution program and membership renewal for 2024. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Dec 14th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2023Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Dec 15th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2023MaTTY Hanukkah Party / Israel Social Action Event
Saturday, Dec 16th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join MaTTY in celebrating Hanukkah and help raise money for Israeli survivors! -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Dec 17th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023Adult B'nai Mitzvah Orientation
Sunday, Dec 17th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join the 2024–2025 adult b'nai mitzvah cohort! -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023Jewish Questions, Jewish Answers
Sunday, Dec 17th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Biatch will offer a three-part series exploring Jewish identity and the questions that come along with it. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2023Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Dec 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Dec 19th 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 ,
DecDecember 19 , 2023Men's Club Book Group
Tuesday, Dec 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet to discuss "The Dutch House," a novel by Ann Patchett. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2023Why? Because Israel Matters!
Thursday, Dec 21st 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Join Rabbi Biatch for this series to learn about and discuss the ongoing democracy movement in Israel and issues critical to the relationship between Israeli and Diaspora Jewish communities, the Reform movement, and other liberal streams of Judaism. Come and be part of the discussion, because Israel matters. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 26 , 2023Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Dec 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2023CANCELED: Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 27th 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. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2023Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 28th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Dec 28th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2023Singles Creating Community Potluck Dinner
Sunday, Dec 31st 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for a festive potluck on New Year's Eve. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 1 , 2024Martin Luther King Jr. Fund Donation Drive
Monday, Jan 1st (All day)
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by donating funds to enable TBE's Racial Justice Action Team to purchase critically needed personal hygiene and cleaning supplies for distribution through the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 4 , 2024Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!) Dan Nichols Edition
Thursday, Jan 4th 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as he sings and talks about his favorite Dan Nichols songs, as we get ready for the Dan Nichols concert to be held at Temple Beth El on Saturday, January 13! -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 4 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 7 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Jan 7th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 7 , 2024MJND Goes Bowling
Sunday, Jan 7th 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join MJND (20s & 30s group) as we go bowling at Schwoegler's. Meet new friends and play a fun game. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Jan 10th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2024Atidaynu, "Our Future": Emerging TBE Leaders
Thursday, Jan 11th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leadership training to inspire and develop emerging TBE leaders. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2024Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 11th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Jan 11th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 13 , 2024Tot Shabbat Shira with Dan Nichols
Saturday, Jan 13th 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Young families are invited to a Shabbat sing-along with Jewish musician Dan Nichols. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 13 , 2024Dan Nichols Concert
Saturday, Jan 13th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Come listen, sing along, and join the ruach (spirit) with Dan Nichols singing the beautiful music he has created over the last two decades. This evening will bring us warmth on a cold January night! -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2024Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Jan 16th 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 17 , 2024Past Presidents’ Council
Wednesday, Jan 17th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
A meeting of the past presidents of Temple Beth El. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2024Kesher Israel Film: "Beaufort"
Wednesday, Jan 17th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The Kesher Israel film series offers insights into Israeli culture and opportunities to join with others who share similar interests. This month, "Beaufort" (2007) offers an intimate look at Israeli soldiers trying to cope with the terrible reality of war. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Jan 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jan 19th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2024Mishpacha Moments Tu Bishvat Seder
Sunday, Jan 21st 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Learn about the different types of trees and the fruit they bear, and join us for a planting project, as we celebrate the birthday of the trees. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jan 21st 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2024“A World Without Soil” Book Discussion
Monday, Jan 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join us on Zoom for lively conversations about the world beneath our feet, stimulated by a book by Jo Handelsman, who will present our 2024 Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture in February. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Jan 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 24th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2024Atidaynu, "Our Future": Emerging TBE Leaders
Thursday, Jan 25th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leadership training to inspire and develop emerging TBE leaders. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 25th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Jan 25th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2024Choosing Jewish Camp
Sunday, Jan 28th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
An information session led by camp representatives for parents/guardians who are considering sending kids to Jewish camp this summer. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 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. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Feb 1st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Feb 2nd 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Register for dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2024Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Feb 4th 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for parents and guardians of Religious School students who missed having a formal Jewish education to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 4th 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 4 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Feb 4th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2024Community Knesset
Sunday, Feb 4th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Leaders of our community, including the Board of Trustees, committee chairs, and their staff liaisons, are invited to participate in the annual Community Knesset. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Feb 6th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2024Kesher Israel Film: "Circus Palestine"
Wednesday, Feb 7th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The Kesher Israel film series offers insights into Israeli culture and opportunities to join with others who share similar interests. In "Circus Palestine" (1998), a Russian-Israeli circus travels to a Palestinian village in the West Bank, creating a kaleidoscope of love, comedy, and sadness. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2024Atidaynu, "Our Future": Emerging TBE Leaders
Thursday, Feb 8th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leadership training to inspire and develop emerging TBE leaders. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Feb 8th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2024Member Shabbat Reception
Friday, Feb 9th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us as we honor both our newest members and our Milestone Members who are celebrating 18, 36, and 54 years or more of membership! -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Feb 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2024Youth Day
Sunday, Feb 18th 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for youth day activities with JEWniors, our social group for 3rd–5th graders, and MuTTY, which brings Jewish 6th–8th graders together to build relationships and create fun and relaxed Jewish spaces. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Feb 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Feb 19th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2024Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Feb 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 ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2024B'nai Mitzvah Basics
Wednesday, Feb 21st 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Melissa Osborne and families that have recently planned b'nai mitzvah celebrations will be available to answer any questions you have about facilities or other logistics in planning an upcoming b'nai mitzvah. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2024Atidaynu, "Our Future": Emerging TBE Leaders
Thursday, Feb 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leadership training to inspire and develop emerging TBE leaders. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2024Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Feb 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Feb 23rd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2024Havdalah Glow Stick Dance Party
Saturday, Feb 24th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
End Shabbat together over a light dinner and the Havdalah ceremony, and celebrate the new week at our glow stick dance party. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2024Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture with Jo Handelsman
Sunday, Feb 25th 9:30 am to 11:45 am
Professor Jo Handelsman, director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will be our 2024 Joel Pedersen Lecturer in Tikkun Olam and the Environment. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Feb 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 28th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 29 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Feb 29th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2024NFTY678 Junior Youth Group Kallah
Friday, Mar 1st (All day)
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Friday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Mar 1st 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Register for dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2024Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Mar 3rd 9:30 am to 10:30 am
This monthly course is an opportunity for parents and guardians of Religious School students who missed having a formal Jewish education to have a parallel learning experience while their students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Mar 3rd 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 ,
MarMarch 3 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Mar 3rd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2024Atidaynu, "Our Future": Emerging TBE Leaders
Thursday, Mar 7th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leadership training to inspire and develop emerging TBE leaders. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 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. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Mar 7th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2024My Jewish Journey
Sunday, Mar 10th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Members of our community share their Jewish journeys in a panel discussion format. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2024Mishpacha Moments Challah Making and Potluck
Thursday, Mar 14th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Potluck dinner and challah making for young families. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Mar 14th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2024My Jewish Journey
Sunday, Mar 17th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Members of our community share their Jewish journeys in a panel discussion format. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Mar 17th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Mar 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2024Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Mar 19th 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. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2024Atidaynu, "Our Future": Emerging TBE Leaders
Thursday, Mar 21st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leadership training to inspire and develop emerging TBE leaders. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Mar 21st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 24th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024My Jewish Journey
Sunday, Mar 24th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Members of our community share their Jewish journeys in a panel discussion format. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Mar 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 27th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 28th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2024My Jewish Journey
Sunday, Mar 31st 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Members of our community share their Jewish journeys in a panel discussion format. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024Madison Jewish Community Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, Apr 4th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of Judaism. It's perfect for those thinking about converting to Judaism, interfaith couples, or individuals who would like to broaden their knowledge.
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