Parking Lot Tent Get to know our new Shabbat and holiday prayerbook, Siddur Lev Shalem, before it replaces our community’s use of Siddur Sim Shalom. We'll gather over coffee in the parking lot tent to ask questions and study our new prayerbook with Rabbi Marder and Josh Schor, Beth El’s T’fillah and Spirituality chair, before […]
Attention all Beth El new members! Come savor the end of fall and enjoy a hike in the South Mountain Reservation followed by donuts and cider. Open to members who joined over the 2021 year. Meet at 1:00 pm for the hike or join at 2:00 pm for the cider, donuts and conversation. Meeting location TBD. All […]
Join Rabbi Olitzky for our twice-a-month Talmud study over breakfast. We will continue our learning virtually via Zoom. Our series is open to everyone, of all knowledge levels and experience as we study Tractate Sanhedrin together. Brew a cup of coffee and make yourself breakfast and sign on to join us for learning! You can access a full […]
Class will be held in the Chapel. Click here to join on Zoom.
Learn about Hanukkah, Havdalah, Tu Be'Shevat and more with Rabbi Marder! All ages are welcome. Join here on Zoom
Join Jill Kimelman and Rabbi Marder for a short, musical service followed by a bring-your-own vegetarian picnic dinner at 6:00 pm.
Join Beth El’s lively, member-led discussion on the weekly Torah reading. Click here to join via Zoom Download this week's source sheets's here: jacob-came-whole
Shabbat morning services meet in person in the Sanctuary. We are mask-optional. You can also join services via Livestream. Follow along by downloading a PDF of the Siddur Lev Shalem here. You can follow along with the weekly Torah reading on Sefaria.org.
Please join for a fun, family Hanukkah craft program in the outdoor tents! We will be making mosaic menorahs, drip Hanukkah candles and more. All ages welcome. Pizza and sufganiyot (donuts) will be available.
Warrior. Seductress. Hero. Shapeshifter. Join Rabbi Marder for an exploration of Judith and what her powerful story has to teach us about Hanukkah. We'll study the Book of Judith, artistic representations of her, and classic and feminist commentaries, as well as ways to celebrate the holiday inspired by her legacy. Click here to join via […]
Join Rabbi Marder every other Wednesday morning, alternating with Talmud and Toast, to delve into the creative Rabbinic mind and explore a midrash on the weekly Torah portion. Texts will be available in Hebrew and in English and all levels of knowledge are welcome. Click here for the Zoom link.
This is your opportunity to begin your day with prayer and reflection. All are welcome! Morning Minyan meets at the regularly scheduled times, 7:45am on Monday-Friday, and 8:30am on Sundays and Federal holidays. If you cannot attend in person, You can sign in each morning using this link. Access a PDF of the weekday Shacharit service here. You […]
Shabbat morning services meet in person in the Sanctuary. We are mask-optional. You can also join services via Livestream. Follow along by downloading a PDF of the Siddur Lev Shalem here. You can follow along with the weekly Torah reading on Sefaria.org.
Light up the night and celebrate Hanukkah with fellow Jews across SOMA. Join the community candle lighting in Spiotta Park on the second night of Hanukkah. Sponsored by Congregation Beth El, Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel and Congregation Oheb Shalom.