Shabbat and Holidays
Worship
The spiritual journey we take together is at the heart of Temple Beth El. We value the power of community, the sound of our voices lifted in prayer, the warmth of finding closeness in familiar melodies and liturgy. We realize that no single style of prayer works for everyone, and we are committed to evolving new modes of connection and spirituality that bring us closer to God and to one another. From weekly celebrations of Shabbat to uplifting High Holy Days, through life’s joyous peaks and its times of transition, you will discover that acceptance and warmth are at the heart of who we are.
Join us for in-person worship, or find us on YouTube.
Shabbat
Spend Shabbat in our community! Shabbat, a holy day that occurs weekly from sundown on Friday until an hour after sundown on Saturday, is key to the Jewish rhythm of time, and is the pinnacle of joy after a hectic week. Temple Beth El provides worship opportunities in person and live streamed every Friday evening for Shabbat.
Additionally, Saturday morning worship in the sanctuary occurs for b’nai mitzvah services and other congregational worship opportunities. Check the calendar for dates and times.
Through communal worship, Torah study, and social, cultural, and recreational programs, we dedicate our efforts to the strengthening of the individual, the family, and the community. For additional information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/shabbat.
The Holiday Cycle at Temple Beth El
The Jewish New Year—Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah begins the period of the Jewish year specifically set aside to focus on personal repentance and forgiveness. It occurs on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. Special Temple Beth El celebrations include a congregational Hineini prayer, when the congregation inaugurates the holiday season with the last call of the shofar of the month of Elul, followed by a congregational recognition that the worship of atonement must involve everyone in the sanctuary; a walk down to Lake Wingra, half a block away from the synagogue, to participate in Tashlich, as we ceremonially throw our sins into the water; and a wonderful Oneg Rosh Hashanah that follows Tashlich. For additional information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/rosh-hashanah.
The Day of Atonement—Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central theme is personal repentance and commitment toward the improvement of our lives. We traditionally observe this holy day with a day-long fast and intensive prayer. This day falls on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. Observances unique to our synagogue include Kol Nidrei services with musical instrumentation by faculty from the University of Wisconsin; a Yom Kippur afternoon study session led by our director of lifelong learning; and a joyous N’ilah (closing) service and break-the-fast reception. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/yom-kippur.
The Pilgrimage Festivals—Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot
The three Pilgrimage Festivals—Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Weeks, or Pentecost), and Sukkot (Tabernacles)—are major celebrations of Jewish life. Israelites living in ancient Israel would make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem for these holy days, as commanded by the Torah, to offer up sacrifices in the Jerusalem Temple.
Pesach (Passover) celebrates our ancient liberation from Egyptian bondage. According to the Torah, the Israelites were enslaved for 400 years. God’s freeing us from the grip of a tyrant establishes a paradigm for Jews to bring liberation to all enslaved peoples of the world. We traditionally hold a congregational second night seder which is open to the entire community, to try and ensure that all who wish to participate in a Passover seder have a chance to do so. All those dining with us participate in reading parts for the seder. We also hold a Yizkor memorial service at the conclusion of the holiday. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/passover.
Shavuot celebrates the moment of God’s giving us the Torah as a heritage of life. We recall the revelation at Sinai, and rededicate ourselves to the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and education. We hold a Yizkor memorial service at the onset of the holiday, followed by a congregational study session in honor of Jewish learning and living. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/shavuot.
Sukkot celebrates the gratitude that we should demonstrate to God for the bounty of a good harvest. Everyone in the Temple—young and old—comes to help decorate our sukkah, which was donated to Temple by our Men’s Club, who enjoys putting up and taking down the structure each year. We hold social action programming along with our holiday worship services in the sukkah. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/sukkot.
The Feast of Dedication—Hanukkah
Hanukkah, known as the “Festival of Lights,” is an eight-day festival commemorating the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple at the time of the Maccabean revolt of the second century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight days, starting on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. Our Hanukkah celebrations often include a joyous congregational dinner. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/hanukkah.
Purim
Purim (literally “lots” or lottery) is a wintertime festival that commemorates the story of the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian empire from the plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the biblical book of Esther. According to the story, Haman—the grand vizier of Persia—casts lots to determine the day upon which the extermination of the Jews would take place. We celebrate Purim with all ages: a community Purim carnival for youngsters, and a Purim shpiel and party for adults. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/purim.
Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day—Yom Hashoah V’hag’vurah
Yom Hashoah V’hag’vurah is observed as Israel’s day of commemoration of the six million Jews who perished in the Nazi Holocaust of World War II. It also recalls the numerous acts of heroism that came about against the actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its accomplices. In Israel, this is a national memorial day and public holiday. It is held on the 27th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. We observe this solemn occasion by joining with all Jews in Madison in commemoration and learning. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/yom-hashoah.
Israel’s Independence Day—Yom Ha’atzmaut
Yom Ha’atzmaut (literally “day of independence”) is the national independence day for Israel, commemorating its declaration of independence promulgated in 1948. Celebrated annually on 5th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, it centers around the establishment of the state of Israel by David Ben Gurion on a late Friday afternoon, May 14, 1948. Signifying the end of the British mandatory rule over Palestine, this holiday is always preceded by Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s day to remember soldiers who have fallen throughout the many wars Israel has fought. Our synagogue celebrates by participating in community-wide programming. For more information and resources, visit reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/yom-hazikaron-yom-haatzmaut.
April 29, 2025
1 Iyar 5785
Worship Schedule
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
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MayMay 3 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 9 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 10 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, May 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 10 , 2025Addie Golden-Brem Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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MayMay 16 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 16th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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MayMay 17 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, May 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 23 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 24 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, May 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 30 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 31 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, May 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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MayMay 31 , 2025Confirmation 5785
Saturday, May 31st 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025Madison Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot: An All-Evening Celebration of Study and Community
Sunday, Jun 1st 7:30 pm to Monday, Jun 2nd 2:00 am
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JunJune 2 , 2025Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
Monday, Jun 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for Shavuot morning worship including Yizkor (memorial service) followed by a light brunch. -
Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Jun 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025Pride Shabbat
Friday, Jun 13th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
June is Pride Month, and TBE is celebrating! Our worship and community spaces will be decorated with lots of color! Dress up to show your pride and come enjoy a colorful array of sights, sounds, and tastes representing LGBTQ+ pride. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Elliot Ruben Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 20th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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JunJune 21 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service
Saturday, Jun 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The adult b'nai mitzvah cohort will celebrate their accomplishments by leading the congregation in worship and teaching Torah during this Shabbat morning service. -
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JunJune 27 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 27th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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JunJune 28 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 4th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 5 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Jul 11th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JulJuly 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 18th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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JulJuly 19 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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JulJuly 25 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 25th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 26 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2025Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Aug 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 8th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025Lea Levi Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 15th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 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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AugAugust 29 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 29th 6:00 pm to 8:00 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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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, 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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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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OctOctober 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 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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Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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NovNovember 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
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NovNovember 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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DecDecember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, with Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
Engage with us!
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Apr 30th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
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AprApril 30 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 30th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 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. -
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MayMay 2 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, May 2nd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, May 2nd 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, May 2nd 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. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, May 2nd 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, May 3rd 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, May 4th (All day)
Healing House provides respite care to persons experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from surgery, illness, or childbirth. TBE and other congregation volunteers cook meals for the residents and staff on a quarterly basis and drop them off at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI 53726. Our team has signed up to provide meals the week of Feb 9 - Feb 15. Menu items (not specific recipes) will be assigned to you by Ruth Frawley, our dinner coordinator, the week before. To help with this mitzvah, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A8AC22A4FF2-51171607-healing Contact Cathy Rotter at c.rotter.mail@gmail.com with any questions. -
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MayMay 4 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, May 4th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, May 4th 9:15 am to 11:45 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, May 4th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Play and Learn Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, May 4th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! All levels of play welcome. -
Monday ,
MayMay 5 , 2025Sisterhood Kallah: A Conversation on Creativity with Erin Gleeson
Monday, May 5th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Sisterhood Kallah for dinner and presentation by Erin Gleeson on creativity and vegetarian cooking and its relationship to Judaism. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, May 7th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Tuesday, May 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, May 14th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 15 , 2025Play and Learn Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, May 15th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! All levels of play welcome. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 15 , 2025Sisterhood Springtime Potluck
Thursday, May 15th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
TBE Sisterhood is inviting all women of TBE to join us for a potluck. Bring a dish, enjoy good company, good food, and the warmth of Temple mid-winter. Beverages will be provided. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 15 , 2025MJND Lag Ba'Omer Bonfire at Picnic Point
Thursday, May 15th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join MJND's 20's and 30's young adults in celebrating Lag Ba'Omer with a Bonfire with s'mores. -
Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025Pre-Shabbat Discussion on Antisemitism in 2025 America
Friday, May 16th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a pre-Shabbat gathering as we come together to share our feelings and experiences in responding to antisemitism in 2025 America. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 17 , 2025Our Jewish Journeys
Saturday, May 17th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of stories, food, and conversation celebrating our many Jewish journeys. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 18 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, May 18th 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. -
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MayMay 18 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, May 18th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Monday ,
MayMay 19 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, May 19th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, May 20th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 20th 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 ,
MayMay 22 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Thursday, May 22nd 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Sunday ,
MayMay 25 , 2025MaTTY Maccabiah 2025
Sunday, May 25th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join MaTTY (9th–12th grade) for our annual outdoor Maccabiah / color wars event! -
Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Jun 1st 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
JunJune 2 , 2025Office Closed for Shavuot
Monday, Jun 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 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. -
Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jun 6th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025Campfire Havdalah Singalong
Saturday, Jun 7th 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us in celebrating the end of Shabbat with a campfire singalong and s'mores. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 8 , 2025Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation
Sunday, Jun 8th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
All Temple Beth El members are invited to a reception with light appetizers on the terrace and then a brief business meeting in the sanctuary, also available on YouTube. -
Monday ,
JunJune 9 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Jun 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss the novel "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 10 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 10th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Jun 12th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 12th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Monday ,
JunJune 16 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Monday, Jun 16th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Monday ,
JunJune 16 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Jun 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Tuesday, Jun 17th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 17th 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 ,
JunJune 18 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Wednesday, Jun 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Jun 24th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 3rd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025TBE Office Closed for Independence Day
Friday, Jul 4th (All day)
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 6 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Jul 6th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jul 11th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Monday ,
JulJuly 14 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Jul 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will gather to discuss "American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis" by Adam Hochschild. -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Tuesday, Jul 15th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Thursday, Jul 17th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 17 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Jul 17th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 20 , 2025Bike Ride and Learn How to Care for the Environment
Sunday, Jul 20th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us for a community bike ride around beautiful Lake Wingra and spend time learning about an important environmental topic -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 23 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Jul 23rd 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for a dinner gathering. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Aug 3rd 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 7th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 7 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 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 ,
AugAugust 8 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Friday, Aug 8th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 12th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Wednesday, Aug 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2025Congregational Book Club
Thursday, Aug 14th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us in reading and discussion of challenging, but accessible, contemporary Jewish writings. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 14th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Aug 21st 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Monday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2025Sisterhood Exec Committee Potluck
Monday, Aug 25th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2025Office Closed for Labor Day
Monday, Sep 1st (All day)
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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 , 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 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Sep 7th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 9th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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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! -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Thursday, Sep 18th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Sep 18th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 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. -
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 for our 28th year. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Oct 5th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2025Office Closed for Sukkot
Tuesday, Oct 7th (All day)
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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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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. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Oct 16th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
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 Paul S. Gratch Sukkah for our 28th year. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or skill required. Please bring work gloves and a 6' ladder or cordless drill if you have one. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025Sisterhood "Monthly Mingle" Lunch
Monday, Oct 20th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a Sisterhood lunch! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2025Sisterhood Potluck
Thursday, Oct 30th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
TBE Sisterhood is inviting all women of TBE to join us for a potluck. Bring a dish, enjoy good company and good food. Beverages will be provided. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Sunday, Nov 2nd 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for a fun afternoon of Mahjong! -
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. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 11th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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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! -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2025Play Mahjong with Sisterhood
Thursday, Nov 20th 1:30 pm to 4:00 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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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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