Israel News Updates
06/06/2023 07:53:02 AM
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The chair of our Kesher Israel Committee shares with us these articles of interest on Israeli news, history, and society:
“Israel conducts first air taxi test in bid to ease traffic congestion” (i24 News, June 5, 2023)
“Record Crowd Attends Jerusalem Pride Parade Under Tight Security: ‘The Most Important March Ever’” (Haaretz, June 1, 2023)
“Israeli cancer breakthrough says which patients should get immunotherapy” (Jerusalem Post, May 31, 2023)
“IDF to take part in ‘African Lion’ military exercise for first time in Morocco” (i24 News, June 5, 2023)
“New York Set for Unprecedented Protest Against Netanyahu Government at Celebrate Israel Parade” (Haaretz, June 4, 2023)
For more, see the previous list of articles from May 2023.
May 16, 2024
8 Iyar 5784
Worship Schedule
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MayMay 17 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 18 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
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MayMay 18 , 2024Andres Garcete Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 18th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 24 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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MayMay 25 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, May 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MayMay 31 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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JunJune 1 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 1 , 2024Confirmation Service for the Class of 5784
Saturday, Jun 1st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The community is invited to worship with us as we celebrate the confirmation class of 5784. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 8 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 8 , 2024Lily Anderson Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 8th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 14 , 2024Shabbat Worship Honoring Rabbi Biatch
Friday, Jun 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for this special Shabbat to honor Rabbi Biatch before he transitions to his role as rabbi emeritus on July 1, 2024. The evening will begin with dinner at 6:00 pm, followed at 7:30 pm by Shabbat worship and a wonderful Oneg Shabbat. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 15 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JunJune 21 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 22 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 22 , 2024Henry Raether Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 22nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 28 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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JunJune 29 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 5 , 2024Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Jul 5th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 6 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 6th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 19 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 20 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 26 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Jul 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Aug 2nd 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 10 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 23rd 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2024Stella Friedman Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 24th 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Aug 31st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 6 , 2024Shabbat Across Madison
Friday, Sep 6th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Beth El at parks around Madison. Join at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh and stay for worship at 6:00 pm. -
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SepSeptember 7 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2024Zola Rodriquez Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Sep 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Sep 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024S’lichot
Saturday, Sep 28th 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
The service of S’lichot inaugurates our Jewish season of repentance. Join us at 8:00 pm for a light nosh and schmooze. We begin with Havdalah and then explore our responsibilities of seeking forgiveness, granting forgiveness, and dedicating ourselves to improving our behaviors and relationships in the new year. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2024T’filat K’hilah: Erev Rosh Hashanah Community Worship
Wednesday, Oct 2nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah evening worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024T’filat Gan: Rosh Hashanah Worship for Families with Children Ages 0–6
Thursday, Oct 3rd 8:45 am to 9:00 am
Rosh Hashanah worship for families with children ages 0–6. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024T’filat K’hilah: Rosh Hashanah Community Worship
Thursday, Oct 3rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024T'filat Noar: Rosh Hashanah Youth Worship and Program for Ages 7–12
Thursday, Oct 3rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh HashanRosh Hashanah worship for ages 7–12 including music and sounds of the shofar. Worship is followed by snack and a program. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2024Shabbat Shuvah Worship
Friday, Oct 4th 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Please join us in person or via livestream through YouTube. We look forward to spending Shabbat with those who attend in person and those who join us via livestream -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024T’filat K’hilah with Kol Nidrei: Erev Yom Kippur Community Worship
Friday, Oct 11th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Yom Kippur evening worship (Kol Nidrei) for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat Gan: Yom Kippur Worship for Families with Children Ages 0–6
Saturday, Oct 12th 8:45 am to 9:30 am
Families with children ages 0–6 will gather for Yom Kippur worship including music and a story, led by our clergy. Little ones will learn what is special about this day and practice forgiving and being forgiven. -
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OctOctober 12 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat K’hilah (Shacharit): Yom Kippur Morning Community Worship
Saturday, Oct 12th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat Noar: Yom Kippur Youth Worship and Program for Ages 7–12
Saturday, Oct 12th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur worship for children ages 7–12, followed by a program and optional snack. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024Yom Kippur Discussion
Saturday, Oct 12th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024T’filat K’hilah (Minchah, Yizkor, and N’ilah): Yom Kippur Afternoon Community Worship
Saturday, Oct 12th 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur afternoon worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. This will include Minchah (the afternoon service), Yizkor (a memorial service especially, though not exclusively, for those who have lost loved ones in the last year), and N’ilah (the concluding service of Yom Kippur). -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Yizkor (Memorial) Service
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Simchat Torah Celebration
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Erev Sukkot Worship
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Oct 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Jaime Tunis Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Nov 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Avner Roginsky Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 2nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 9th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 29th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Dec 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Andres Deano Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 7th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2024Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2024Torah Study
Saturday, Dec 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 4 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 4th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 11th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 18th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 25th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Feb 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service featuring Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 7th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh.
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Sunday ,
MayMay 12 , 2024Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, May 12th (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 May 12–18. 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/30E0E48A8AC22A4FF2-48372110-healing Contact Cathy Rotter at c.rotter.mail@gmail.com with any questions. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 16 , 2024Canceled: Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 16th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 16 , 2024“Why? Because Israel Matters”: Ongoing Community Conversation on Israel and the Middle East
Thursday, May 16th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Come and share with one another your reactions, feelings, fears, and hopes for Israel and Israel's position in the Middle East. -
Friday ,
MayMay 17 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, May 17th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast and a hot drink. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, May 19th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
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MayMay 19 , 2024MaTTY Maccabiah
Sunday, May 19th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join MaTTY for an outdoor Maccabiah / color wars event! -
Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, May 19th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024A Toast to Rabbi Biatch
Sunday, May 19th 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join us as we celebrate and thank Rabbi Biatch for his 19 years of dedicated service to Temple Beth El. -
Monday ,
MayMay 20 , 2024Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, May 20th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, May 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 ,
MayMay 22 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, May 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024Conversion Student Meetup
Thursday, May 23rd 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
For anyone on the path to conversion to connect and support one another through the process. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, May 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Monday ,
MayMay 27 , 2024Office Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 28 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, May 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Friday ,
MayMay 31 , 2024Chevra Kadisha: Ordinary People Doing Holy Work (Volunteer Opportunity!)
Friday, May 31st 9:30 am to 11:30 am
A workshop for current and potential members of the Chevra Kadisha. The same information will be shared at each session. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 2 , 2024Chevra Kadisha: Ordinary People Doing Holy Work (Volunteer Opportunity!)
Sunday, Jun 2nd 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
A workshop for current and potential members of the Chevra Kadisha. The same information will be shared at each session. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 2 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Jun 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 2 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Jun 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
JunJune 2 , 2024Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jun 2nd 4:00 pm to 6:00 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 3 , 2024Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Jun 3rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will discuss "How the Word Is Passed" by Clint Smith. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 5 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Jun 5th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 6 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 6th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 6 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 7 , 2024Pride Shabbat with Rainbow Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Jun 7th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and TBE is celebrating! Dress up to show your pride and come enjoy a colorful array of sights, sounds, and tastes representing LGBTQ+ pride. The 6:00 pm service will feature melodies by LGBTQ+ writers and composers as well as songs with relevant themes. The 7:00 pm Rainbow Oneg Shabbat includes rainbow-colored foods and more. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 9 , 2024Wisconsin Veterans Visit Temple Beth El: Joint Sisterhood/Men's Club Event
Sunday, Jun 9th 9:15 am to 12:15 pm
Join TBE Sisterhood and Men's Club for the opportunity to view two traveling exhibits from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, focusing on women veterans and Vietnam veterans, and to hear from retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer Richard "Rick" Berry, volunteer at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, about his and others' experiences serving in Vietnam and returning to the states. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 9 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Jun 9th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 11 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Shavuot
Tuesday, Jun 11th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 11 , 2024Shavuot Evening Worship with Yizkor (Memorial Service)
Tuesday, Jun 11th 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm
Join us for Shavuot evening worship including Yizkor (memorial service) and a special dairy Oneg Shavuot. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 11 , 2024Madison Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot: An All-Evening Celebration of Study and Community
Tuesday, Jun 11th 7:00 pm to Wednesday, Jun 12th 2:00 am
Join us at Beth Israel Center for a community Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an all-evening study session. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 12 , 2024Office Closed for Shavuot
Wednesday, Jun 12th (All day)
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Thursday ,
JunJune 13 , 2024Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe
Thursday, Jun 13th 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The Jewish Social Services Memory Cafe supports people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers within the Jewish community and beyond. -
Friday ,
JunJune 14 , 2024Shabbat Dinner Honoring Rabbi Biatch
Friday, Jun 14th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for this special Shabbat to honor Rabbi Biatch before he transitions to his role as rabbi emeritus on July 1, 2024. The evening will begin with dinner at 6:00 pm, followed at 7:30 pm by Shabbat worship and a wonderful Oneg Shabbat. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 16 , 2024Beth El Bakers
Sunday, Jun 16th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the Beth El Bakers for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 16 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Jun 16th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 16 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jun 16th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
JunJune 17 , 2024Office closes at 2:00 pm for Staff Celebration
Monday, Jun 17th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Jun 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 ,
JunJune 18 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 19 , 2024Kesher Israel Film: "Aviva, My Love"
Wednesday, Jun 19th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The film "Aviva, My Love" asks: How is an Israeli woman to fulfill her own ambitions? -
Thursday ,
JunJune 20 , 2024“Why? Because Israel Matters”: Ongoing Community Conversation on Israel and the Middle East
Thursday, Jun 20th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Come and share with one another your reactions, feelings, fears, and hopes for Israel and Israel's position in the Middle East. -
Friday ,
JunJune 21 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jun 21st 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 23 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Jun 23rd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 25 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Jun 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 26 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 26th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 27 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 27 , 2024Canceled: Kesher Israel Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 27th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kesher Israel Committee meets every six weeks on Zoom. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 30 , 2024Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Sunday, Jun 30th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
This is an introductory Hebrew class for students who are a part of the adult b'nai mitzvah cohort. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2024TBE Office Closed for Independence Day
Thursday, Jul 4th (All day)
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 4th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 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 ,
JulJuly 5 , 2024Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Jul 5th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join the Singles Creating Community group for breakfast. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Jul 7th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 10 , 2024Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Jul 10th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join the Singles Creating Community group for dinner. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2024Board Meeting
Thursday, Jul 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 16 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Jul 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. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2024Bike Ride to Save the Environment
Sunday, Jul 21st 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us for the annual bike ride sponsored by the Environment and Climate Change Action Team. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jul 21st 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2024MaTTY Movie Night
Sunday, Jul 21st 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join MaTTY for movie night to hang out and watch a movie with your friends! -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 23 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Jul 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 24 , 2024Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jul 24th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
August 23, 2023 meeting is canceled. Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 25th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 28 , 2024Welcome Brunch for Rabbi Prosnit and His Family
Sunday, Jul 28th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Please join us for brunch welcoming Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit and his family to Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 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. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2024Beth El Bakers
Sunday, Aug 4th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join the Beth El Bakers for Sunday sessions where we will create community while baking delicious treats to share with the congregation at upcoming Temple Beth El events. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2024Men's Club Retreat
Sunday, Aug 4th 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Annual retreat for the Temple Beth El Men's Club for community, reflection, and discussion, facilitated by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit and Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Aug 11th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Aug 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024MaTTY Movie Night
Sunday, Aug 18th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join MaTTY for movie night to hang out and watch a movie with your friends! -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Aug 20th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2024Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information on the Music Committee, contact Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Aug 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Friday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2024Families with Young Children Tot Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Aug 30th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a Tot Shabbat experience at Wingra Park, across from Temple Beth El. Bring your own picnic dinner along with a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. We will sing and play and say Shabbat blessings together. Older kids and grandparents welcome. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Sep 1st 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2024Office Closed for Labor Day
Monday, Sep 2nd (All day)
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Sep 15th 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 15 , 2024Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Sep 15th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Sep 17th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024Youth Day
Sunday, Sep 22nd 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Youth Day activities are for JEWniors (3rd–5th graders) and MuTTY (6th–8th graders). After a quick pizza lunch we will do an activity together together. Our goal is to build relationships and create fun and relaxed Jewish spaces. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024Religious Practices Committee meeting
Tuesday, Sep 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Religious Practices Committee meeting (RPC) -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, Oct 2nd 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024Office Closed for Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, Oct 3rd (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024Tashlich
Thursday, Oct 3rd 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Following the Rosh Hashanah morning service, we proceed to Lake Wingra to symbolically cast away sins, as well as any thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve us well. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2024House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2024Zichronam Liv’rachah, May Their Memories Be Blessings: Dedication of New Memorial Plaques
Friday, Oct 4th 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Oct 6th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2024Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Yom Kippur
Friday, Oct 11th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024Families with Young Children Break-the-Fast Potluck
Saturday, Oct 12th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Families with young children (2nd grade age and younger) are invited to attend a potluck break-the-fast meal at a member’s home. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024Break-the-Fast
Saturday, Oct 12th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join the community as we break the Yom Kippur fast together. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2024Sukkah Building with Men’s Club
Sunday, Oct 13th 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 27th 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. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2024Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Oct 15th 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 ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024Office Closes at 12:00 pm for Erev Sukkot
Wednesday, Oct 16th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2024Office Closed for Sukkot
Thursday, Oct 17th (All day)
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