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.
Temple Beth El is honored to have acquired two scrolls from the Memorial Scrolls Trust. Learn more about the Holocaust scrolls here.
Shabbat
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. The Torah sets the Sabbath apart as a day of rest, and we encourage our members to take full advantage of this island of time for the rejuvenation of the soul and body. 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.
February 7, 2023
16 Sh'vat 5783
Worship Schedule
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2023Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, Feb 10th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Please join us for this year's Sisterhood Shabbat, an evening of fellowship and learning. In addition to worship with selections honoring the contribution of women in Judaism and Jewish culture, we will hear about ways people who do not identify as women can be allies in the ongoing work to protect reproductive health care. -
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FebFebruary 11 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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FebFebruary 11 , 2023Annushka Nenide Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 11th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2023Member Shabbat
Friday, Feb 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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FebFebruary 18 , 2023Café Shabbat
Saturday, Feb 18th 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. -
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FebFebruary 18 , 2023T’filat Shabbat: Community Shabbat Morning Worship
Saturday, Feb 18th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
T’filat Shabbat is warm, personal, casual, in-person Shabbat morning worship. -
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FebFebruary 18 , 20236th Grade Shabbat
Saturday, Feb 18th 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
A learner's service for TBE's 6th graders and their parents/guardians. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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FebFebruary 25 , 2023Donovan Sido Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 25th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Mar 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience with participation from our Religious School students. -
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MarMarch 4 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
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MarMarch 11 , 2023Megan Sullivan Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 11th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
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MarMarch 18 , 2023Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
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MarMarch 18 , 2023Family Shabbat
Saturday, Mar 18th 9:15 am to 10:00 am
Families with young children are invited to this casual Shabbat experience, which will include music and an age-appropriate introduction to Shabbat worship. -
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MarMarch 18 , 2023Café Shabbat
Saturday, Mar 18th 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 ,
MarMarch 18 , 2023T’filat Shabbat: Community Shabbat Morning Worship
Saturday, Mar 18th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
T’filat Shabbat is warm, personal, casual, in-person Shabbat morning worship. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
Friday ,
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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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AprApril 28 , 2023Shabbat Worship Featuring 8th Grade and MaTTY Installation
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. -
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AprApril 29 , 2023Rainan Falk Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 29th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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MayMay 13 , 2023Johanna Mettner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 13th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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 2 , 2023Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jun 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
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 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
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. -
Saturday ,
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 7 , 2023Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jul 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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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. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2023Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Aug 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2023Maggie Paler Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 19th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2023Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Sep 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 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. -
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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. -
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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.
Engage with us!
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 8th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Feb 9th 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 ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 9th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This will be an online Kesher Israel Committee meeting. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Feb 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture with Francesca Hong
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Francesca Hong, Wisconsin’s first Asian American state legislator and a professional chef and restaurant owner, will deliver this year’s Blockstein Memorial Lecture during brunch. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Feb 12th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 12th 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2023Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Monday, Feb 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 15th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2023Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
These town hall meetings are an opportunity for us, as a community, to reflect on who we are as a congregation, as we embark on the transition to our next rabbi, who will begin in July 2024. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Feb 16th 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 ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2023Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Thursday, Feb 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2023Membership Shabbat Reception
Friday, Feb 17th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
We will gather in person before our Shabbat worship for a brief reception to welcome all those who have joined our community in the last year and to honor our Milestone Members who have reached 18, 36, and 54 or more years of membership. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2023Young Families Havdalah Glow Stick Dance Party
Saturday, Feb 18th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Feb 19th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Feb 19th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2023Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 19th 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Feb 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. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2023Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Feb 21st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2023Sacred Volunteerism: The Mitzvah of Shmirah—Protecting the Deceased
Tuesday, Feb 21st 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Learn the mitzvah of protecting the deceased while awaiting burial, a compassionate and beautiful sacred obligation of Judaism. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 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 ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2023Kesher Café: How to See Israel in 96 Hours
Thursday, Feb 23rd 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rabbi Biatch discusses aspects of his whirlwind visit to Israel that might inform our views of events in the Jewish state today. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Feb 23rd 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 ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2023Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Thursday, Feb 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Feb 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
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FebFebruary 26 , 20234th and 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Koffee Kibbitz
Sunday, Feb 26th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Get together with other parents/guardians of 4th and 5th graders for coffee and conversation while our kids are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2023PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 26th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Feb 26th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2023Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 26th 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2023MJND Hamantaschen Cooking Class
Sunday, Feb 26th 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Join MJND (20s & 30s group) and learn to make hamantaschen. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2023TBE Board Mini-Retreat
Sunday, Feb 26th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Gathering of TBE Board for Mini-Retreat -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2023Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 28th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 1st 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Mar 2nd 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 2 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2023Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Thursday, Mar 2nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 3 , 2023NFTY678 Junior Youth Group Kallah
Friday, Mar 3rd (All day)
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Friday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2023Pre-Shabbat Nosh
Friday, Mar 3rd 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 ,
MarMarch 4 , 2023Confirmation Preparation
Saturday, Mar 4th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
These meetings are required for confirmands in addition to class hours in preparation for confirmation. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2023Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 5th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beth Israel Center will host the Community Purim Carnival. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Mar 5th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Mar 5th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2023Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
Sunday, Mar 5th 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
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Monday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2023Purim Dinner and Shpiel: “The Shushan Bride”
Monday, Mar 6th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for a retelling of the Purim story inspired by the film “The Princess Bride,” with a little shpiel, a little chanting, a little feasting (Chinese food dinner), a little drinking, and a lot of fun. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2023Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Tuesday, Mar 7th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2023Singles Creating Community Potluck Dinner
Tuesday, Mar 7th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner potluck gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 8th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Mar 9th 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 9 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Mar 9th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2023MJND Post-Purim Costume Party
Saturday, Mar 11th 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Join MJND (20s & 30s group) for a costume party with food and drinks. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Mar 12th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 15th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Mar 16th 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 16 , 2023Mishpacha Moments Challah Making and Potluck
Thursday, Mar 16th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2023Drag Queen Brunch, Bingo, and Drag Education
Sunday, Mar 19th 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Please join us for a drag queen brunch and bingo, hosted by Temple Beth El Sisterhood and Men's Club, to learn about the drag community and how to support LGBTQIA rights and the drag community in Madison. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Mar 19th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Mar 19th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 22 , 2023Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 22nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
https://www.jewishmadison.org/midrasha-hebrew-high-school/schedule-and-location -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 22nd 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 ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Mar 23rd 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 23 , 2023Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Mar 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Mar 24th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast meeting for the Singles Creating Community group. -
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 , 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. -
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 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Apr 2nd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Mishpacha Moments Chocolate Seder
Sunday, Apr 2nd 3:30 pm to 4:30 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! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Apr 6th 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 6 , 2023Community Seder
Thursday, Apr 6th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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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. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 9 , 2023Midrasha Hebrew
Sunday, Apr 9th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 11 , 2023Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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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. -
Friday ,
AprApril 14 , 2023Dinner and Program Honoring Our Volunteers
Friday, Apr 14th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Please be our guest at a special dinner reception and program in honor of our many Temple volunteers. -
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. -
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 (All day)
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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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 , 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.