With nearly 700 family members, Temple Beth El has a vibrant program of religious, spiritual, educational, social, social action and support activities. Temple Beth El’s two main auxiliaries, the Sisterhood and the Men’s Club, each have an active agenda of programs, services and activities. Temple Beth El is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and its Great Lakes Region, which represents the liberal tradition of Judaism. As a house of worship, a center of teaching and leaning and a place of communal fellowship, the Temple’s progressive voice is heard and respected not only in Madison, but also throughout Wisconsin. Led by Rabbi Jonathan Biatch, the congregation plays a dynamic part in the religious and civic life of the community—a role encouraged by the Temple’s founding Rabbi, of blessed memory, Dr. Manfred Swarsensky

Worship Services

Shabbat services are generally held every Friday evening. Saturday morning Shabbat services are conducted when there is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and numerous other Saturdays. All are welcome at any Shabbat service. Services are also held on all major Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Purim and Shavuot. Yitzkor services are also conducted three times annually, at Yom Kippur, Passover and Shavuot.