Featured 9:30 am Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured December 3 at 9:30 am Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow As a first-time mom, Rabbi Megdal is discovering how Jewish wisdom speaks to the joys and challenges of parenting small children. You are invited to join her for a fun and meaningful book club, as we read Nurture the Wow: Finding Spirituality in the Frustration, Boredom, Tears, Poop, Desperation, Wonder, and Radical Amazement of Parenting. ...
Featured 9:30 am Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow Featured December 3 at 9:30 am Parenting Book Club: Nurture the Wow As a first-time mom, Rabbi Megdal is discovering how Jewish wisdom speaks to the joys and challenges of parenting small children. You are invited to join her for a fun and meaningful book club, as we read Nurture the Wow: Finding Spirituality in the Frustration, Boredom, Tears, Poop, Desperation, Wonder, and Radical Amazement of Parenting. ...
Featured 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Featured December 4 at 6:00 pm Shir Yachad Friday Night Musical Service Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with joy and warmth.
Featured 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Yah Echsof Meditation Group Featured December 5 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Yah Echsof Meditation Group While classical Jewish teaching suggests “Naaseh V’Nishmah” (“first we do, then we understand”), Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, founder of Jewish Renewal, advocated for an alternative approach. He believed that profound connection comes from first understanding one’s inner Jewish self through study, practice, and meditation. This monthly gathering adopts Reb Zalman’s path. We will use meditation, chant, ...
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Let There Be Light: A Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting Featured December 6 at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Let There Be Light: A Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting Join us on the third night of Hanukkah for a community candle lighting! Bring your own hanukkiah and add your glow to our beautifully lit synagogue as we celebrate together. Let’s enjoy an evening filled with light, laughter, music, and connection for all ages. Plus, enjoy some tasty Hanukkah treats and festive live music with ...
Featured 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy Featured December 8 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Senior Caucus Coffee with the Clergy Join the Senior Caucus for our every other month Coffee with the Clergy. This is an informal time to catch up with each other, hear what is going on at Beth El, enjoy a light snack, and do some Jewish learning together. In December, Hazzan Fradkin will join us, and we'll celebrate Hanukkah together. Please ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jews & Brews December 9 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jews & Brews Join Rabbi Harris for some schmoozing and casual Jewish learning around the fire pit at his home. This month, we'll explore the topic "Jewish Wisdom: Life is Hard, Wonderful, and Surprising." Jews & Brews is sponsored by Men’s Club, but all Beth El members are welcome to attend. Please register using the form below.
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hanukkah Festival Delights Featured December 10 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hanukkah Festival Delights Get ready for a night filled with light, laughter, and Hanukkah joy! Join the Women of Beth El for a festive celebration you won’t want to miss. Sign up for an evening of fun with Shaliach Yoel Gleizer and Danielle Sultan, who will lead us in lively songs, delightful stories, and entertaining games for all ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Young Family Shabbat Featured December 11 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Young Family Shabbat Join Beth El Preschool and Nitzanim families for an interactive Shabbat service and song experience. Shabbat songs and prayers will be followed by dinner. This event is best for children under age 6, but siblings are always welcome. Cost: $36 per Beth El member household (up to two adults), $50 for non-member families (up to ... $36
Featured 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Shabbat Mahj Featured December 12 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Shabbat Mahj Calling all Mahj Players...Get Your Mahj Fix on Shabbat! Please join us for once a month Shabbat Mahj at Beth El from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Email Jennifer Powers at powersjams4@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you there! Click here to sign up.
2026-12-13 Featured Civil Rights Journey to the South Featured Civil Rights Journey to the South Featured December 13 - December 15 Civil Rights Journey to the South Join Rabbi Harris and members of Congregation Beth El for a trip exploring the Jewish history of the Civil Rights movement this winter, December 13-15. The Civil Rights journey empowers and inspires participants to return home and get involved, as they realize they have the power to make a difference. Participants will meet primary sources, ... $1600
Featured 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet Historian James McAuley, Author of “Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion” Featured December 13 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet Historian James McAuley, Author of “Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion” Join us via Zoom as prize-winning author and historian James McAuley introduces his latest work of nonfiction. Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion offers a fresh look at Zionism, Jewish history, and Jewish identity at a time when these issues have taken on a new, urgent relevance. Born into the French branch of the legendary Jewish ...
Featured 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Zhava Mom and Me: An Afternoon of Art Featured December 13 at 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Zhava Mom and Me: An Afternoon of Art Calling all moms and little (and not-so-little!) artists! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of art, creativity, giggles, and quality time together on Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 pm. Kids of all ages are welcome! Bring your toddlers, big kids, tweens – or everyone. No artistic talent required – just come ready to create, laugh, ... $25
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kesher Nashim – Women’s Cancer Connection December 17 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kesher Nashim – Women’s Cancer Connection Kesher Nashim supports female cancer survivors and those with a new cancer diagnosis. Join Beth El women for confidential, lively discussions, friendship, and support at our monthly meetings. One or two women from the group will be “On Call” monthly to talk to any woman interested in more information about the group. For more information, ...
Featured 6:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service Featured December 18 at 6:30 pm Yedid Nefesh Friday Night Musical Service Friday night is a time for community, song, and joyful noise. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting service filled with music past and present that stirs the soul and welcomes Shabbat with joy and warmth.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Support After Loss December 19 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Support After Loss With a special invitation to those who have had a recent loss, we will gather for a brief teaching and discussion led by a member of the Beth El Clergy. All are welcome to join this six-session series as often as they wish. Registration for each individual session is recommended in case there are updates. ...
Featured December 13 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet Historian James McAuley, Author of “Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion”
