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.
March 24, 2023
2 Nisan 5783
Worship Schedule
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Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023Men’s Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Shabbat worship with participation by the Men's Club of Temple Beth El. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Mar 25th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
A five-week sampler of books from the Prophets and the Writings, sections of the Hebrew Bible that follow the five books of the Torah. -
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MarMarch 31 , 2023Social Action Shabbat: “Protecting Our Democracy”
Friday, Mar 31st 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
At Social Action Shabbat, we welcome attorney Dan Lenz, staff counsel for Law Forward, to talk about ways to strengthen and protect democracy and justice in Wisconsin and in our country. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 1st 9:00 am to 10:30 am
A five-week sampler of books from the Prophets and the Writings, sections of the Hebrew Bible that follow the five books of the Torah. -
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AprApril 1 , 2023Sarah & Leah Golden B'not Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 1st 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Potluck Passover Seder
Wednesday, Apr 5th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join members of TBE for an intimate seder on the first night of Passover, with potluck feasting, learning, and celebrating, before our annual community seder on the second night of Passover. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023Community Passover Seder
Thursday, Apr 6th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join Rabbi Jonathan Biatch and Cantor Jacob Niemi for a community seder on the second night of Passover using the Temple Beth El Haggadah featuring contributions from our members. -
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AprApril 7 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Apr 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 8 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 14 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 15th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
A five-week sampler of books from the Prophets and the Writings, sections of the Hebrew Bible that follow the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023Café Shabbat
Saturday, Apr 15th 10:00 am to 10:30 am
A warm and tasty time for TBE community gathering on Shabbat mornings between Torah Study and our monthly T'filat Shabbat worship on the third Saturday morning of the month. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023T’filat Shabbat: Community Shabbat Morning Worship
Saturday, Apr 15th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
T’filat Shabbat is warm, personal, casual, in-person Shabbat morning worship. -
Friday ,
AprApril 21 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 22 , 2023Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 22nd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
A five-week sampler of books from the Prophets and the Writings, sections of the Hebrew Bible that follow the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
AprApril 28 , 2023Shabbat Worship Featuring 8th Grade
Friday, Apr 28th 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Please join us in person or via livestream for our community Shabbat worship. Our 8th graders will participate in the Shabbat worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 29 , 2023Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 29th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
A five-week sampler of books from the Prophets and the Writings, sections of the Hebrew Bible that follow the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 29 , 2023Rainan Falk Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 29th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 5 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, May 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 6 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, May 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 6 , 2023Costello Berger Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 6th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 12 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 13 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, May 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 13 , 2023Johanna Mettner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 13th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 19 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 20 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, May 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 20 , 2023Café Shabbat
Saturday, May 20th 10:00 am to 10:30 am
A warm and tasty time for TBE community gathering on Shabbat mornings between Torah Study and our monthly T'filat Shabbat worship on the third Saturday morning of the month. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 20 , 2023T’filat Shabbat: Community Shabbat Morning Worship
Saturday, May 20th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
T’filat Shabbat is warm, personal, casual, in-person Shabbat morning worship. -
Friday ,
MayMay 26 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 27 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, May 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
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JunJune 3 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Pride Shabbat
Friday, Jun 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Contact Aleeza Hoffert to be involved in planning. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023Elijah Blitz Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 16 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 16th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship. -
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JunJune 17 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JunJune 23 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JunJune 24 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JunJune 30 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2023Maggie Paler Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 19th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Oct 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023Ethan Ruben Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2023Rona Bergum Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 21st 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Nov 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2023Sophia Renner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 4th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Dec 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 5 , 2024Shabbalala
Friday, Jan 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2024Elise McMillen Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 27th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2024Shabbalala
Friday, Feb 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2024Orly Kodesh Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2024Ethan Rode Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 17th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2024Shabbalala
Friday, Mar 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students.
Engage with us!
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2023Mitzvah Day Collection Drive
Wednesday, Mar 1st (All day)
Donations of items are appreciated in connection with Mitzvah Day on April 23. Items can be dropped off in the TBE coatroom or ordered online. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture with Jamie Schauer
Sunday, Mar 26th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Please join us for the inaugural Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture on tikkun olam and the environment. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Mar 26th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2023Israel: The Present and Future Reality
Tuesday, Mar 28th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
These sessions will offer three important views of Israel, both for those in the Temple Beth El community who are preparing to travel to Israel together in June and for those who are interested and concerned about Israel at this important moment in history. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2023Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 28th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 29th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Mar 30th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2023Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 30th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023Social Action Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Mar 31st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
The Social Action Committee will host a dinner prior to services, and we’d love to see you there. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Apr 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Mishpacha Moments Chocolate Seder
Sunday, Apr 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Young families are invited to a chocolate seder! We will prepare for the upcoming holiday with different types of chocolate to represent each part of the Passover seder. This seder will be short and sweet! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Apr 2nd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Israel: The Present and Future Reality
Sunday, Apr 2nd 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
These sessions will offer three important views of Israel, both for those in the Temple Beth El community who are preparing to travel to Israel together in June and for those who are interested and concerned about Israel at this important moment in history. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Reclaiming Reproductive Rights: An Intergenerational Effort
Sunday, Apr 2nd 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
TBE’s Social Action Committee and Hillel’s Rabbi Andrea Steinberger will host a panel discussion on reproductive rights and how we can bring back legal access to abortion. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Office Closes at 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Apr 5th (All day)
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Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023Office Closed
Thursday, Apr 6th (All day)
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Friday ,
AprApril 7 , 2023Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Apr 7th 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh in the Weinstein Community Court followed by 6:00 pm Shabbalala. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 11 , 2023Office Closes at 2:00 pm
Tuesday, Apr 11th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 11 , 2023Festival Evening Service with Yizkor
Tuesday, Apr 11th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Join us for evening worship including Yizkor. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 12 , 2023Office Closed
Wednesday, Apr 12th (All day)
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Thursday ,
AprApril 13 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Apr 13th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 13 , 2023MJND Post-Passover Dinner
Thursday, Apr 13th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join MJND (20s & 30s group) as we celebrate the end of Passover with bread! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 13 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Apr 13th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 20238th Grade Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Apr 16th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Get together with other 8th grade parents/guardians for coffee and conversation while our kids are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Apr 16th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Apr 16th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 18 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Apr 18th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 18 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 19 , 2023Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Apr 19th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 19 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 19th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Thursday ,
AprApril 20 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Apr 20th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 23 , 2023Mitzvah Day
Sunday, Apr 23rd 9:15 am to 6:30 pm
Contact Aleeza at engage@tbemadison.org for more information -
Sunday ,
AprApril 23 , 2023PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Apr 23rd 10:45 am to 11:45 am
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Sunday ,
AprApril 23 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Apr 23rd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 23 , 2023Social Justice Fair
Sunday, Apr 23rd 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Come support nonprofit organizations selling their products at the Social Justice Fair, open to the public. Those ages 18–35 can register for the bone marrow donor registry to help save a life. -
Monday ,
AprApril 24 , 2023Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Apr 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will discuss the book "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 26 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 26th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 26 , 2023Confirmation Preparation
Wednesday, Apr 26th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
These meetings are required for confirmands in addition to class hours in preparation for confirmation. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 26 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Apr 26th 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 ,
AprApril 27 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Apr 27th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 27 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Apr 27th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Friday ,
AprApril 28 , 2023Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Apr 28th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 29 , 2023Sisterhood Kallah: The Spices of Havdalah
Saturday, Apr 29th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 30 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Apr 30th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 30 , 2023Israel: The Present and Future Reality
Sunday, Apr 30th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
These sessions will offer three important views of Israel, both for those in the Temple Beth El community who are preparing to travel to Israel together in June and for those who are interested and concerned about Israel at this important moment in history. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 30 , 2023Pasta Dinner and Dessert Auction
Sunday, Apr 30th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Disco-themed pasta dinner fundraiser for our MaTTY youth group, featuring disco tunes, pasta dishes, and a dessert auction. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 3 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, May 3rd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 3 , 2023Confirmation Preparation
Wednesday, May 3rd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
These meetings are required for confirmands in addition to class hours in preparation for confirmation. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 4 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, May 4th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 4 , 2023Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 4 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MayMay 4 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 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 ,
MayMay 5 , 2023Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, May 5th 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh in the Weinstein Community Court followed by 6:00 pm Shabbalala. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 6 , 2023Racial Justice Tour of America's Black Holocaust Museum
Saturday, May 6th 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Temple Beth El's Social Action Committee for a tour of America's Black Holocaust Museum, founded in 1988 in a Milwaukee storefront by Dr. James Cameron, the only known survivor of a lynching. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 7 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, May 7th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 9 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 9 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 10 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, May 10th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Thursday ,
MayMay 11 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, May 11th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 11 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, May 11th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 14 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Sunday, May 14th 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 ,
MayMay 15 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Monday, May 15th 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 ,
MayMay 16 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, May 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. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 16 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Tuesday, May 16th 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 ,
MayMay 16 , 2023Confirmation Preparation
Tuesday, May 16th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
These meetings are required for confirmands in addition to class hours in preparation for confirmation. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 17 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Wednesday, May 17th 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 ,
MayMay 18 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, May 18th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 18 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Thursday, May 18th 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 ,
MayMay 18 , 2023Interfaith Intersections
Thursday, May 18th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The theme "Faith as a Moral Compass" will be the focus of this Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice program, bringing laypeople together in an interfaith interaction. Panelists will come from Catholic, Nature/Spiritualist, and Baha’i communities. -
Friday ,
MayMay 19 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Friday, May 19th 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 ,
MayMay 20 , 2023Cook Meals for Healing House
Saturday, May 20th 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. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 21 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, May 21st 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 24 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, May 24th 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 ,
MayMay 25 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, May 25th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 31 , 2023Kesher Event (Placeholder)
Wednesday, May 31st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 1 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 1 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 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. -
Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Jun 2nd 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh in the Weinstein Community Court followed by 6:00 pm Shabbalala. -
Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023
Friday, Jun 2nd 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for worship as we celebrate Shabbat outdoors at parks around Madison. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 3rd 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship featuring our adult b’nai mitzvah cohort in the culmination of two years of learning. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Volunteer Appreciation and Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jun 4th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Jun 4th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 8 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Jun 8th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Monday ,
JunJune 12 , 2023TBE Congregational Adventure to Israel
Monday, Jun 12th (All day)
A nine-day adventure for families and singles to see today's Israel, from archaeology to history, from ancient sovereignty to modern democracy, from Jewish tradition to Jewish diversity. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 13 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 15th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 18 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jun 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JunJune 22 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Jun 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 28 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 28th 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. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 2 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Jul 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2023TBE Office Closed for Independence Day
Tuesday, Jul 4th (All day)
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 6 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2023Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Jul 7th 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh in the Weinstein Community Court followed by 6:00 pm Shabbalala. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2023
Friday, Jul 7th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for worship as we celebrate Shabbat outdoors at parks around Madison. -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jul 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2023Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2023Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Aug 4th 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh in the Weinstein Community Court followed by 6:00 pm Shabbalala. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2023
Friday, Aug 4th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for worship as we celebrate Shabbat outdoors at parks around Madison. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2023Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Sep 1st 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh in the Weinstein Community Court followed by 6:00 pm Shabbalala.