Saturday, January 28, join us for our annual Taste of Israel event! Enjoy shabbat-centered children's activities starting at 4:30pm, a great Israeli-style dinner at 5:30pm, followed by Israeli dancing and a compelling lecture by renowned Israeli zoologist Avinoam Lourie. View a full description of the day's events under "Calendar- Special events" and RSVP today!
MITZVAH DAY IS COMING!
Join us Sunday, February 19th from 10:30am-4:00pm for our annual Mitzvah Day! Click HERE for more information, to view sessions, and to register!
WEATHER STATEMENT
In case of extreme weather, Temple may close or cancel certain events. When in doubt, please feel free to call the Temple office at 238-3123. For announcements regarding cancellation of the following activities, please select the voicemail of the following person:
Religious services- Rabbi Jonathan Biatch Religious/Hebrew School/Adult Education-Educator Larry Kohn (Religious School closure will be posted on Larry's voicemail by 7:30am on Sundays) Programs- Program Director Jennifer Rosen Heinz
When possible, we will publish a notice on the web site and send out a blast email. However, the best way to assure that an event is not cancelled due to weather is to call the Office.
Stay warm and safe this winter!
Our Purpose
To worship God in accordance with the faith of Judaism To cultivate a love and understanding of the Jewish heritage To foster fellowship in the Jewish community And to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with the Jewish people everywhere to bring nearer the Sovereignty of God through acts of tikkun olam.
Call to plan a visit to services or for tours
Temple Beth El welcomes groups who are interested in learning more about our worship services, our Temple, or Judaism and its practices. We ask that all interested groups call the Temple office at 238-3123 prior to their visit to worship services to speak with Sue or Heidi. Alternately, you can also email office@templebethelmadison.org or executivedirector@templebethelmadison.org to inquire about a date to visit.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
Hebrew School Resumes for All Grades Wednesday, January 25, 4:15-6:00pm
Intro to Judaism Class Thursday, January 26, 7:00pm
Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner (RSVP Required) Friday, January 27, 6:00pm
Shabbat Services Friday, January 27, 7:30pm
Torah Study Saturday, January 28, 9:00am
Taste of Israel Event Saturday, January 28 4:30pm Childrens' Activities 5:30pm Israeli Dinner 6:30pm Havdalah & Israeli Dance 7:30pm Lecture by Israeli zoologist Avinoam Lourie
Religious School Sunday, January 29
Breakfast Series Henry Sapoznik: "Yiddish Culture's Next Century" Sunday, January 29, 11:00am