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August 16, 2025
22 Av 5785
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Lillia Berger Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 29th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 6 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025Gathering and S’lichot Worship
Saturday, Sep 13th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The service of S’lichot inaugurates our Jewish season of repentance. Join us at 7:00 pm for a wine and cheese 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. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025T’filat K’hilah: Erev Rosh Hashanah Community Worship
Monday, Sep 22nd 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm
Rosh Hashanah evening worship for the whole Temple community. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025T’filat Gan: Rosh Hashanah Worship for Families with Children Ages 0–6
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 8:45 am to 9:30 am
Rosh Hashanah worship for families with children ages 0–6. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025T’filat K’hilah: Rosh Hashanah Community Worship
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025T'filat Noar: Rosh Hashanah Youth Worship and Program for Ages 7–12
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah worship for ages 7–12 including music and sounds of the shofar. Worship is followed by snack and a program. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2025Shabbat Shuvah Worship and Dedication of New Memorial Plaques
Friday, Sep 26th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
During this Shabbat service we will dedicate memorial plaques added to our Wall of Remembrance in the previous year. We honor the memory of our loved ones who still inspire our lives today. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025T’filat K’hilah with Kol Nidrei: Erev Yom Kippur Community Worship
Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Yom Kippur evening worship (Kol Nidrei) for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025T’filat Gan: Yom Kippur Worship for Families with Children Ages 0–6
Thursday, Oct 2nd 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. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025T’filat K’hilah (Shacharit): Yom Kippur Morning Community Worship
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025T’filat Noar: Yom Kippur Youth Worship and Program for Ages 7–12
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur worship for children ages 7–12, followed by a program and optional snack. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025T’filat K’hilah (Minchah, Yizkor, and N’ilah): Yom Kippur Afternoon Community Worship
Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur afternoon worship for the whole Temple community. 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). -
Friday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 10th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Simchat Torah Celebration
Monday, Oct 13th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us to celebrate Simchat Torah, as we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and begin the cycle again. At this service we also celebrate the consecration of our students who are beginning their formal Jewish education this year. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025Sukkot Festival Services with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
Tuesday, Oct 14th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 17th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 24th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
OctOctober 31 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 31st 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Nov 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 14th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 21st 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 28th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Dec 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
DecDecember 26 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 26th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 2 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 9th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 16th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 30th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Feb 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2026Shabbat Worship with Sisterhood
Friday, Feb 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Mar 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 13th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship with participation by the Men's Club of Temple Beth El. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 20th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 27th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 3 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 4 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 10 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 10th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 11 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 17 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 17th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 18 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AprApril 24 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 24th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
AprApril 25 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 1 , 2026Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 2 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 8 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 8th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 9 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 15 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 15th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 16 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 22 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 23 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
MayMay 29 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 29th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
MayMay 30 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JunJune 5 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 5th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 6 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JunJune 12 , 2026Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 12th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2026Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JunJune 19 , 2026Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 19th 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2025Magic Pride Festival
Sunday, Aug 17th 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Temple Beth El is partnering with Beth Israel Center and Congregation Shaarei Shamayim to host a table at the festival. Don't forget to stop by our booth if you're attending the festival! -
Monday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Aug 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 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 ,
AugAugust 21 , 2025Learn and Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Aug 21st 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Senior Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Aug 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Enjoy Dinner together after the 6:00 pm Shabbat worship. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2025New Religious School Family Orientation
Sunday, Aug 24th 10:00 am to 11:30 pm
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Monday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Potluck
Monday, Aug 25th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Monday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Aug 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss "James: A Novel" by Percival Everett. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 28 , 2025Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Aug 28th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2025Office Closed for Labor Day
Monday, Sep 1st (All day)
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Sep 3rd 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 4 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 4 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Sep 5th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025Camp Shabbat and End of Summer Celebration
Friday, Sep 5th 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat Across Madison as we celebrate the end of another beautiful summer in Madison. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Sep 7th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the Beth El Bakers for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025Confirmation & L'taken Information Session
Sunday, Sep 7th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Teens and their parents/guardians are invited to learn about TBE's Confirmation class and the upcoming L'taken trip, February 20–23, 2026. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Sep 7th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Monday, Sep 8th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 9th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Sep 10th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Thursday, Sep 11th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2025Security and Usher/Greeter Training Specific to TBE
Thursday, Sep 11th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us to learn about our current security procedures and how we can all contribute to a safe environment at Temple Beth El. Open to members only. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025Paddling into the Days of Awe: A High Holy Day Gathering on Lake Wingra
Saturday, Sep 13th 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us as we welcome the High Holy Day season with a unique and spiritual experience on the water. Bring your kayak, canoe, paddleboard—or anything that floats—and meet us in the center of Lake Wingra for a brief, meaningful gathering to mark the entrance to the Days of Awe, including hearing the shofar. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Sep 14th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
This song and craft program for families with children ages 0–5 is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025MJND Apples and Honey Cook-off and Tasting
Sunday, Sep 14th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Join Madison's Jews Next Dor (20s and 30s group) for our apples and honey cook-off and tasting! -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Sep 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 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. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Sep 17th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025CANCELED: Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Sep 18th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Sep 22nd 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Office Closed for Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, Sep 23rd (All day)
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Tashlich
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Following the Rosh Hashanah morning service, we proceed to Lake Wingra to symbolically cast away sins and regrets from the past year. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Sep 24th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 25th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2025Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Sep 25th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2025Kever Avot: A Days of Awe Cemetery Visit, Forest Hills and Beit Olamim
Friday, Sep 26th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
As we prepare our hearts for the High Holidays, join us for a brief Kever Avot service—a sacred tradition of visiting the graves of loved ones before Rosh Hashanah. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct 1st 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Office Closed for Yom Kippur
Thursday, Oct 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Yom Kippur Afternoon Discussion
Thursday, Oct 2nd 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a Yom Kippur afternoon discussion with Rabbi Jim Prosnit, father of Rabbi Jon Prosnit. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Meditation Spaces
Thursday, Oct 2nd 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Join one of TBE's meditation spaces during Yom Kippur afternoon. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Families with Young Children Break-the-Fast Potluck
Thursday, Oct 2nd 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 to end the Yom Kippur holy day at a member’s home near Temple. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Break-the-Fast
Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join the community as we break the Yom Kippur fast together. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Oct 3rd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Sukkah Building with Men’s Club
Sunday, Oct 5th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we set up the Paul S. Gratch Sukkah in preparation for Sukkot. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Oct 5th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct 6th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2025Office Closed for Sukkot
Tuesday, Oct 7th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 8th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Sukkot Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jon Prosnit
Thursday, Oct 9th 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Join Rabbi Jon Prosnit for a Sukkot bring-your-own lunch and learn at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct 9th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Sukkot Havdalah Under the Stars
Saturday, Oct 11th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us as we gather in the sukkah to mark the end of Shabbat and celebrate the joy of Sukkot together! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Oct 12th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
This song and craft program for families with children ages 0–5 is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Stitchin' in the Sukkah
Sunday, Oct 12th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us with your needlework or craft projects, and bring a dish to pass so we can fulfill the obligation of eating in the sukkah while we stitch and schmooze and enjoy a beautiful afternoon outside. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025MJND Pizza in the Hut
Sunday, Oct 12th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join Madison’s Jews Next Dor (20s & 30s group) for some pizza and schmoozing in the sukkah at Temple Beth El. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct 13th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Pizza Buffet Before Simchat Torah
Monday, Oct 13th 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us for a casual pizza dinner before our Simchat Torah celebration. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025Office Closed for Simchat Torah/Sh'mini Atzeret
Tuesday, Oct 14th (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Oct 16th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Oct 16th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Oct 19th 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 19 , 2025Sukkah Take Down with Men's Club
Sunday, Oct 19th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the TBE Men's Club and friends as we take down the sukkah after the conclusion of Sukkot. Everyone is welcome! Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Monday, Oct 20th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Oct 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss "Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson" with the author, Ashley Brown. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Tuesday, Oct 21st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 21st 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2025Monthly Meditation
Thursday, Oct 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us as we continue the growth in our community around spiritual practice and meditation. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, Oct 25th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
In celebration of Parashat Noach, which highlights the sacred responsibility of caring for all of God’s creatures, bring your (well-behaved) pets for an outdoor ceremony where clergy will offer blessings for the animals in our lives. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2025Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture with Jonathan Patz
Sunday, Oct 26th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Please join us for the Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture on tikkun olam and the environment. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025Sisterhood Watercolor Night with Erin Gleeson
Wednesday, Oct 29th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join TBE's Sisterhood for a night of watercolors and dinner with Erin Gleeson. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Oct 29th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 202559th Annual Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 4th 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Enjoy delicious deli-style lunches for dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Quantities are limited, so order now! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Nov 7th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Nov 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 ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025Swarsensky Memorial Brunch: Zionism and American Jews After October 7
Sunday, Nov 9th 9:45 am to 12:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2025Office Closed
Tuesday, Nov 11th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 12th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2025Board Meeting
Thursday, Nov 13th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Nov 16th 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 ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Nov 16th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
This song and craft program for families with children ages 0–5 is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Tuesday, Nov 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Wednesday, Nov 19th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Nov 20th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 26 , 2025Office Closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 26th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 27 , 2025Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov 27th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025Contemplative Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Amelie Davidson will lead a small group on a contemplative writing journey. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Dec 5th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Dec 5th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January.
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