Kesher Israel
Kesher Israel Committee
Kesher means connection. The purpose of the Kesher Israel Committee of Temple Beth El is to establish and strengthen relationships between members of our congregation and members of Progressive congregations and institutions in Israel.
Through the connections we build, we exchange information and ideas, provide opportunities for visits between congregations, and explore ways to share educational experiences. A spirit of inclusion, individual autonomy, gender equity, and social justice guide these efforts.
As a committee, we:
- have a relationship with two sister congregations: Kehilat Shir Chadash, outside Jerusalem, and congregation Emet veShalom in Nahariya.
- share information online and provide written material in the Kesher Israel corner of the Temple library.
- show Israeli films to acquaint us with one aspect, but not the whole, of Israeli culture. Viewing multiple movies thus broadens our understanding of Israel as a whole.
- encourage Israel travel.
- have mutually supportive relationships with Madison’s current shlichim (Israel emissaries).
NEWS SOURCES
ISRAELI GROUPS FIGHTING FOR A DEMOCRATIC JEWISH STATE
- Women of the Wall—Anat Hoffman
- Israel Religious Action Center
- Israel Movement for Progressive and Reform Judaism
- Masorti—Conservative movement
- IsraelHofsheet—supports cultural and religious pluralism, civil rights, and democracy in Israeli society
- The Aguda—Israeli national LGBTQ task force
- Women Wage Peace—grassroots movement of Jews and Palestinians seeking a mutually binding nonviolent accord agreeable to both sides
February 5, 2025
7 Sh'vat 5785
Worship Schedule
All Events
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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 with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
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. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
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. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025Sisterhood Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join this special service in honor of and with participation by Temple Beth El's Sisterhood membership. Please join us for a special dinner beginning at 6 pm. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Mar 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2025Penelope Cesarec Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 8th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 15th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 22nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2025Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship with participation by the Men's Club of Temple Beth El. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2025Evan Sondel Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 29th 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, Apr 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) beyond the five books of Torah. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025Marissa Paloian Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 5th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) beyond the five books of Torah. -
Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) beyond the five books of Torah. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025Yizkor followed by Havdalah
Saturday, Apr 19th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Join us for a Yizkor (memorial) service as we conclude the holiday of Passover. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2025Community Yom Hashoah Service
Wednesday, Apr 23rd 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Please join us for a service of remembrance and to honor local Holocaust survivors and their families, led by clergy and members of the Jewish community of greater Madison. -
Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 26th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, Apr 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) beyond the five books of Torah. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025Gilad Nili Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat)
Friday, May 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The first Friday of each month is an all-ages Shabbat service with participation by Religious School students. Join us in welcoming Shabbat as students from each grade participate by leading a portion of the worship. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) beyond the five books of Torah. -
Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 10th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025Addie Golden-Brem Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 17 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 17th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 24 , 2025Beyond the Five Books: Study of Tanakh
Saturday, May 24th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Our study sessions during these weeks focus on parts of the Tanakh beyond the five books of the Torah. -
Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025Confirmation 5785
Saturday, May 31st 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the confirmands of 5785 with a special Shabbat service. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 14 , 2025Elliot Ruben Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 14th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service
Saturday, Jun 21st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The adult b'nai mitzvah cohort will celebrate their accomplishments by leading the congregation in worship and teaching Torah during this Shabbat morning service. -
Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 27th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025Torah Study
Saturday, Jun 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025Lea Levi Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 9th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Lillia Berger Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, featuring Les Goldsmith and the Promised Band.
Engage with us!
All Events
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 5th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025Security Task Force Meeting
Thursday, Feb 6th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Feb 7th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Healing House Meal Volunteers Needed
Sunday, Feb 9th (All day)
Healing House provides respite care to persons experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from surgery, illness, or childbirth. TBE and other congregation volunteers cook meals for the residents and staff on a quarterly basis and drop them off at 5:00 pm each day at Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI 53726. Our team has signed up to provide meals the week of Feb 9 - Feb 15. Menu items (not specific recipes) will be assigned to you by Ruth Frawley, our dinner coordinator, the week before. To help with this mitzvah, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A8AC22A4FF2-51171607-healing Contact Cathy Rotter at c.rotter.mail@gmail.com with any questions. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 9th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture with Kathy Blumenfeld
Sunday, Feb 9th 9:30 am to 11:45 am
Remembering the social activism and public service record of Liesl M. Blockstein, Temple Beth El and Jewish Social Services annually co-sponsor this lecture honoring the accomplishments of a Wisconsin woman who has made a significant impact on our community and our state. 9:30 am Brunch 10:30 am Speaker More information and registration to come. Find our accessibility measures and visitor guide on our in-person information page. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 9th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 9th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Axe Throwing with Madison's Jews' Next Dor
Sunday, Feb 9th 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
This group is for Jewish 20s and 30-somethings in and around Madison. It is open to all young adults and organized through Temple Beth El Madison. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2025Caring Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 11th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2025Tu Bishvat Seder
Wednesday, Feb 12th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a Tu Bishvat seder, celebrating the new year of the trees. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 12th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2025"A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel" Rehearsals
Wednesday, Feb 12th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Casting Call for the TBE Purim Shpiel: “A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel” -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025Tu Bishvat Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Prosnit
Thursday, Feb 13th 11:45 am to 2:00 pm
Please join Rabbi Jon Prosnit for a Tu Bishvat BYO lunch and study at Temple Beth El followed by an outdoor guided walking tour of the University of Wisconsin Arboretum. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 13th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Feb 14th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 16th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Feb 16th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class offers a refresher course for those who have studied Hebrew in the past, perhaps the very distant past. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 16th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Feb 16th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
This song and craft program for families with children ages 0–5 is open to the entire Madison Jewish community. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Families with Young Children Tu Bishvat Party
Sunday, Feb 16th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Experience the beauty of the Jewish “New Year for Trees” through a kid-friendly Seder -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Feb 16th 12:00 pm to 3:00 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 ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 16th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2025MaTTY Ice Skating and Movie Hangout Event
Sunday, Feb 16th 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join MaTTY for an afternoon of ice skating and hanging out. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Feb 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Monday, Feb 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet via Zoom to discuss "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Feb 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 ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 19th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 19th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 20th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Feb 21st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Please join us for a special dinner with Sisterhood, prior to the Sisterhood Shabbat service. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Please join us for the Joel Pedersen Memorial Lecture on tikkun olam and the environment. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Feb 23rd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 23rd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Wednesday, Feb 26th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the Singles Creating Community group. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 26th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025"A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel" Rehearsals
Wednesday, Feb 26th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Casting Call for the TBE Purim Shpiel: “A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel” -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Feb 27th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025A Pre-Shabbat Discussion About Our Nation
Friday, Feb 28th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
This pre-Shabbat gathering is designed as a safe and open opportunity to express fears, hopes, and questions about nation and our connection to Judaism. This is for members only and please register below. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2025An Evening with Yid Vicious
Saturday, Mar 1st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The talented and versatile local klezmer group,Yid Vicious will entertain us with a family-friendly concert with light refreshments following the concert. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025TBE Bakers
Sunday, Mar 2nd 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 ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 2nd 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Sunday School for Adults 2
Sunday, Mar 2nd 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class, a continuation from last year's popular course, is designed for adults who missed having a formal Jewish education, or would like a refresher, to have a parallel learning experience while our students are in Religious School. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Mar 2nd 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Youth Day
Sunday, Mar 2nd 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. Our goal is to build relationships and create fun and relaxed Jewish spaces. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, Mar 2nd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 5th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2025"A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel" Rehearsals
Wednesday, Mar 5th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Casting Call for the TBE Purim Shpiel: “A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel” -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2025House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2025Intro to Jewish Meditation
Thursday, Mar 6th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join Cantor Jacob Niemi as we ask: How can we meditate Jewishly, drawing on Jewish sacred texts and traditions to inform the intentions we set when we meditate? -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Mesibat Aviv 2025 (Spring NFTY event)
Friday, Mar 7th (All day)
March 7-9th, 2025 join NFTY CAR, NO, MV, and OV at OSRUI for Mesibat Aviv 2025! -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Mar 7th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
This is a breakfast gathering for the SCC group. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2025Likrat Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Mar 7th 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner preceding our Likrat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat) service on the first Friday of the month, November–May. Dinner is $18 per family unit/household. Please note: there is not a special Likrat Shabbat service on the first Friday in January. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2025A Magical Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 9th 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Dress up and join us for fun and games to celebrate Purim. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2025MJND Hamentaschen Cooking Class
Sunday, Mar 9th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Join MJND (20s & 30s group) as we learn to make hamantaschen dough and bake the cookies. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Mar 12th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 12th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2025"A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel" Rehearsals
Wednesday, Mar 12th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Casting Call for the TBE Purim Shpiel: “A Wicked, Wicked Shpiel” -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Thursday, Mar 13th 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2025Purim Dinner
Thursday, Mar 13th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
It wouldn't be a proper Jewish holiday without a feast. Join us in the mitzvah of eating together before our Wicked, Wicked Purim shpiel. Come in pink or green and celebrate Esther's heroism. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2025A Wicked, Wicked Purim Shpiel
Thursday, Mar 13th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for Wicked, Wicked Purim shpiel. Come in pink or green and celebrate Esther's heroism with through the music from one of the most beloved Broadway melodies as we retell the story of Esther defeating that "wicked, wicked man," Haman! Join us for dinner before hand at 5:30 pm. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Mar 14th 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Friday, Mar 14th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Mar 14th 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Mar 14th 8:30 pm to 9:15 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 15 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, Mar 15th 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, Mar 16th 9:45 am to 10:30 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2025Drag Queen Bingo Brunch
Sunday, Mar 16th 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Join TBE Sisterhood as we gather for a drag queen brunch and bingo. We will be joined by Loretta Love Lee and Mercedes Benzova, who will host the bingo game as well as educate us on the drag community and discuss how to support LGBTQIA rights and the drag community in Madison. Bingo prizes will be given and kids are welcome. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2025MuTTY at Urban Air
Sunday, Mar 16th 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
MuTTY is jumping for joy at Urban Air. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2025Fiber Arts Schmooze
Monday, Mar 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join friends at TBE for an evening of knitting, crocheting, stitching, and friendship! -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2025Serve Supper at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 18 , 2025Men's Club Book Group
Tuesday, Mar 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Men's Club Book Group will meet via Zoom to discuss "Circe" by Madeline Miller. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2025B'nai Mitzvah Basics
Wednesday, Mar 19th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Melissa Osborne and families that have recently planned b'nai mitzvah celebrations will be available to answer any questions you have about facilities or other logistics in planning an upcoming b'nai mitzvah. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2025Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 19th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. We meet on Zoom. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Mar 21st 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Mar 21st 8:30 pm to 9:15 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, Mar 22nd 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Mar 23rd 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2025Singles Creating Community Dinner
Tuesday, Mar 25th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a dinner gathering for the SCC group. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Mar 26th 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2025Sisterhood Springtime Potluck
Wednesday, Mar 26th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
TBE Sisterhood is inviting all women of TBE to join us for a potluck. Bring a dish, enjoy good company, good food, and the warmth of Temple mid-winter. Beverages will be provided. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2025A Taste of Mussar
Thursday, Mar 27th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This session will offer an overview of Mussar, a Jewish spiritual practice that involves the study and cultivation of one's inner middot (soul traits), as well as a taste of how Mussar might function in practice. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Friday, Mar 28th 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Saturday, Mar 29th 8:30 am to 9:00 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 30th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
Temple Beth El Sisterhood runs our Judaica shop, the only dedicated Judaica shop in Madison. Stock up on Hanukkah, Shabbat, and other Judaica items. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Hebrew School for Adults
Sunday, Mar 30th 9:15 am to 10:15 am
This monthly class offers a refresher course for those who have studied Hebrew in the past, perhaps the very distant past. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Sunday, Mar 30th 9:15 am to 11:45 am
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Adult B'nai Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Mar 30th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Classes and events for the Adult B'nai class in preparation for their service on June 21. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Mar 30th 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 ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Families with Young Children Chocolate Seder
Sunday, Mar 30th 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
You’re invited to a short and sweet Passover seder! Join us as we use chocolate to learn about the traditional seder! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Midrasha
Sunday, Mar 30th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Sunday Hebrew -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 2 , 2025World Zionist Congress Election Voting Times at TBE
Wednesday, Apr 2nd 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
A computer and volunteer will be available to help you vote in this important Israeli election. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 2 , 2025Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 2nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Midrasha Hebrew High School
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