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September 26, 2023
11 Tishrei 5784
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2023Shabbat Worship and Erev Sukkot Celebration
Friday, Sep 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot under the sukkah. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 30 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Yizkor (Memorial) Service
Friday, Oct 6th 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a Yizkor (memorial) service as we conclude the holiday of Sukkot. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Shabbat Worship and Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, Oct 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us to celebrate Shabbat and Simchat Torah, as we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and begin the cycle again. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2023Let There Be Light: Shabbat Worship Celebrating the Power of the Natural World
Friday, Oct 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
On this Shabbat when we read in the Torah about God's acts of creation, we will praise the wonders of the natural world, given by God to nature and to us, for allowing us to employ our new solar panels to help empower worship, social justice, education, and community works. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023Ethan Ruben Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2023Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Nov 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 ,
NovNovember 4 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2023Sophia Renner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 4th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 24 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 24th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 25 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2023Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 2 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Rona Bergum Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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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 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Jan 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 ,
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
Friday, Jan 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 13 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
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 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.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2023High Holy Day Food Drive
Sunday, Aug 27th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2023Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Sep 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 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 ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2023Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 28th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2023Sukkot Dinner in the Sukkah
Friday, Sep 29th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us following Shabbat and Sukkot worship celebration as we enjoy the mitzvah of eating inside the sukkah. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2023Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Oct 1st 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 ,
OctOctober 1 , 2023Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Oct 1st 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 1 , 2023Young Families Pizza in the Hut and Sukkah Decorating Party
Sunday, Oct 1st 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Help decorate the sukkah, get up close and personal with a real lulav and etrog, and enjoy a pizza lunch with friends! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Oct 1st 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2023Tables Across Borders
Sunday, Oct 1st 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us for a multicultural community dinner cooked by Bakht Mohammad, an evacuee from Afghanistan who, with the help of Jewish Social Services of Madison, has started his own catering business, Afghan Kabul. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2023Stichin' in the Sukkah
Monday, Oct 2nd 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 3 , 2023Food-A-Rama Cooking and Preparation
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Food-A-Rama is back in person this year! Sign up now to volunteer and help make it happen! -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023Food-A-Rama Cooking and Preparation
Wednesday, Oct 4th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Food-A-Rama is back in person this year! Sign up now to volunteer and help make it happen! -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Oct 4th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023MJND Pizza in the Hut
Wednesday, Oct 4th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Come join Madison’s Jews Next Dor (20s & 30s group) for some pizza and schmoozing in the sukkah at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023New Member Sukkah Schmooze
Thursday, Oct 5th 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
New members are invited to meet the staff, clergy, board of trustees, and committee chairs—and one another—at this casual get-together in the TBE sukkah. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 5th 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 ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Oct 5th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet via Zoom to discuss "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are" by Robert Plomin. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Photo and Dinner for Consecration Families
Friday, Oct 6th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Families of the students celebrating their consecration this year are invited to join one another for a light dinner before our Shabbat worship and Simchat Torah celebration. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Simchat Torah Congregational Dinner
Friday, Oct 6th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for a special Shabbat dinner in celebration of Shabbat and Simchat Torah. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023Youth Day
Sunday, Oct 8th 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. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2023Milton House Museum Underground Railroad Station
Thursday, Oct 12th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Join us for a guided tour of the Milton House Museum, the last certified Underground Railroad station in Wisconsin that can be toured, followed by a catered lunch together in the museum's private meeting room to share our reaction to the experience. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2023Food-A-Rama Cooking and Preparation
Thursday, Oct 12th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Food-A-Rama is back in person this year! Sign up now to volunteer and help make it happen! -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023Mini-Golf and Havdalah with MaTTY
Saturday, Oct 14th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join MaTTY for Havdalah and mini-golf at Vitense Golfland! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023Thanksgiving Food Drive for Goodman Community Center
Sunday, Oct 15th (All day)
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023Food-A-Rama Cooking and Preparation
Sunday, Oct 15th 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Food-A-Rama is back in person this year! Sign up now to volunteer and help make it happen! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Oct 15th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Oct 17th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2023Why? Because Israel Matters!
Thursday, Oct 19th 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. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Sunday, Oct 22nd 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist by cooking and dropping off meals at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2023Tour of Literacy Network
Monday, Oct 23rd 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Join the TBE Social Action Committee for a tour of Literacy Network, where we'll speak with the organization's new executive director, Robin Ryan, and learn about the impact of helping adult learners in our community. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Monday, Oct 23rd 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist by cooking and dropping off meals at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2023Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Oct 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Tuesday, Oct 24th 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist by cooking and dropping off meals at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2023Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Oct 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Wednesday, Oct 25th 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist by cooking and dropping off meals at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 25th 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 ,
OctOctober 26 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Thursday, Oct 26th 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist by cooking and dropping off meals at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2023Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 26th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2023Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Oct 27th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Friday, Oct 27th 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist by cooking and dropping off meals at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Saturday, Oct 28th 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Volunteers are asked to assist by cooking and dropping off meals at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2023Trivia Night
Saturday, Oct 28th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition! -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 2nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2023Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Nov 3rd 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 ,
NovNovember 5 , 2023Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Nov 5th 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 ,
NovNovember 5 , 2023Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Nov 5th 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 5 , 2023Food-A-Rama Cooking and Preparation
Sunday, Nov 5th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Food-A-Rama is back in person this year! Sign up now to volunteer and help make it happen! -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Nov 5th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Monday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2023Food-A-Rama Cooking and Preparation
Monday, Nov 6th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Food-A-Rama is back in person this year! Sign up now to volunteer and help make it happen! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2023Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 7th 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 8 , 2023Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Nov 8th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2023Planning Your Own Civil Rights Trip
Thursday, Nov 9th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Four TBE members who have planned and completed a Civil Rights trip will share their experience and offer recommendations to help you plan and prepare for your own trip that follows the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. from Atlanta to Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, and Memphis. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2023Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Torah Study with Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann
Saturday, Nov 11th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Our 2023 Swarsensky scholar, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann of Mishkan Chicago, will lead us through the portion of the week, Chayei Sarah. Her study session is titled "Chayei Sarah—Burying Our Grudges Along with Our Dead." -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2023Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Keynote Lecture and Discussion: "Growing our Sense of Us"
Sunday, Nov 12th 9:45 am to 12:00 pm
Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, this year's Swarsensky scholar, will talk about the crucible of Jewish life she's seen at Mishkan Chicago, a spiritual community founded in 2011. She'll help our community name the issues that are hard for us to discuss, create space for sharing, and offer a way forward through the issues that appear to divide us. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2023Solar Solutions for Tikkun Olam: Temple Beth El's Green Journey
Wednesday, Nov 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for an educational session presented by Solar for Good and Full Spectrum Solar that sheds light on the power of solar energy and its positive impact on both nonprofit organizations and individuals. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2023Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Nov 17th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2023B'nai Mitzvah Orientation
Sunday, Nov 19th 11:45 am to 2:30 pm
Students who will become b’nai mitzvah between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025, are invited with their parents/guardians to this orientation. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Nov 19th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2023Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Nov 20th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Nov 21st 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2023Temple Office Closes at 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 22nd 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 22nd 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 ,
NovNovember 23 , 2023Temple Office is Closed
Thursday, Nov 23rd 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2023Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Nov 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2023Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 30th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2023Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Sunday School for Adults
Sunday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Dec 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 ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Dec 3rd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Jewish Questions, Jewish Answers
Sunday, Dec 3rd 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. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 7th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 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. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023Congregational Shabbat and Hanukkah Dinner
Friday, Dec 8th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us as we welcome Shabbat and Hanukkah together as a community with a tasty dinner. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Youth Day
Sunday, Dec 10th 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 ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Jewish Questions, Jewish Answers
Sunday, Dec 10th 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. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023A Whole Latke Fun: Young Families Hanukkah Party
Sunday, Dec 10th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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. -
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. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Dec 17th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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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. -
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 ,
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. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 5 , 2024Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Jan 5th 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 ,
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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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Jan 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
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.
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