Events
March 2019
Kabbalat Shabbat Services Led by Beth El’s Second and Third Grade Students
Our Second and Third grade JLC and GOA students will help lead some of the prayers during the service. Afterwards, please join us for a congregational dinner. Bring a bottle of Kosher wine to share with friends. There will be activities for your children after dinner. Click here to register for dinner. Please RSVP by Monday, March 25.
Find out more »Men’s Club Shabbat Morning Service
Come joins us as Beth El's Men's Club hosts their annual Men's Club Shabbat. Members of the Men's Club will be leading different parts of our service and co-sponsoring the kiddush. Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by…
Find out more »April 2019
Neshama Minyan and Dinner
$9 – $18
Join us for our monthly Neshama Minyan at 6:15pm, followed by a congregational dinner. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. Join your Beth El family for this musical, intimate, monthly Shabbat evening service in the round. All ages welcome! We will first meet for service at 6:15pm, followed by a Congregational Dinner for those who register in advance. Click here to register.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop
The Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop has something for every budget. Come in to shop and schmooze, or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages! The Gift Shop carries: Ritual items for every holiday and Shabbat Mezuzot and kosher scrolls Dead Sea salt Kippot and Talitot for B’nai Mitzvot Bulk printed kippot for special events And so much more! The gift shop is open twice a month on Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm, or by appointment. Contact the synagogue at 973-763-0111 or send an email to purchase an item. Can’t…
Find out more »Installation of Rabbi Rachel Marder
Conducted by her friends and family. Dessert reception to follow.
Find out more »Yoga Shabbat
Join certified yoga instructor Merav Fine Braun, in a Shabbat yoga experience. Yoga is a spiritual practice, further understanding the holy vessels of our bodies and our relationship with the world. Shabbat Yoga uses the liturgy of our Shabbat service and the lessons and values of our tradition to set intention for this physical prayer experience. Come dressed casually. Yoga mats will be provided.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Beth El Community Seder
$30 – $42
Join us for a participatory Beth El Community Seder on Saturday, April 20, 8:30pm. Adults $42, Children (under b'nai mitzvah age) $30, please RSVP by April 5. Contact Rabbi Marder if you would like to help plan the seder!
Find out more »Seventh Day Pesach Services
Seventh Day Pesach Services begin: 9:30 am in the Sanctuary Pesach Club (K-5) begins: 10:45 am Mini-Minyan (for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers) begins: 11:00 am Congregational kiddush following services in the Social Hall.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop
The Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop has something for every budget. Come in to shop and schmooze, or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages! The Gift Shop carries: Ritual items for every holiday and Shabbat Mezuzot and kosher scrolls Dead Sea salt Kippot and Talitot for B’nai Mitzvot Bulk printed kippot for special events And so much more! The gift shop is open twice a month on Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm, or by appointment. Contact the synagogue at 973-763-0111 or send an email to purchase an item. Can’t…
Find out more »May 2019
Young Family Friday
$9 – $18
Join us for our Young Family Friday night Dinner and Musical Service. We will begin with a short age-appropriate musical Shabbat service for young children followed by an informal Shabbat dinner. Build community and celebrate Shabbat together in this relaxed and casual setting. Please check the Beth El Weekly Update e-mail to register, or call the Congregation Beth El office at 973-763-0111.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop
The Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop has something for every budget. Come in to shop and schmooze, or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages! The Gift Shop carries: Ritual items for every holiday and Shabbat Mezuzot and kosher scrolls Dead Sea salt Kippot and Talitot for B’nai Mitzvot Bulk printed kippot for special events And so much more! The gift shop is open twice a month on Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm, or by appointment. Contact the synagogue at 973-763-0111 or send an email to purchase an item. Can’t…
Find out more »Neshama Minyan and Dinner
$9 – $18
Join us for our monthly Neshama Minyan at 6:15pm, followed by a congregational dinner. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. Join your Beth El family for this musical, intimate, monthly Shabbat evening service in the round. All ages welcome! We will first meet for service at 6:15pm, followed by a Congregational Dinner for those who register in advance. Click here to register.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Project Zug Celebration
In partnership with Hadar, Congregation Beth El members have participated in an incredible year of partnered learning this year. We are celebrating this achievement with an inspiring learning session and breakfast open to the community. Join Rabbi Tali Adler, a Hadar scholar and graduate of Yeshivat Maharat, to study different models of chavruta in Jewish textual tradition, from Moses and Aaron to Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Lakish. Rabbi Adler will help us reflect on what we hope for in our…
Find out more »Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop
The Ann & Mel Schaffer Sisterhood Gift Shop has something for every budget. Come in to shop and schmooze, or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages! The Gift Shop carries: Ritual items for every holiday and Shabbat Mezuzot and kosher scrolls Dead Sea salt Kippot and Talitot for B’nai Mitzvot Bulk printed kippot for special events And so much more! The gift shop is open twice a month on Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm, or by appointment. Contact the synagogue at 973-763-0111 or send an email to purchase an item. Can’t…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »June 2019
Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Sisterhood Pre-Shavuot Cooking Demonstration
Learn how to bake Sambousek, a classic Syrian comfort food made by home cooks and chefs alike, with cake baker Miriam Golan, and food writer Shannon Sarna, just in time to serve these delicious cheesy pockets for Shavuot. In this hands-on class, each participant will learn how to shape Sambousek like a pro, and will get to take a dozen fresh sambousek home to enjoy! Registration is $36 per person and will be closed at 30 participants (children age 10+ with…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shavuot Services
Services begin at 9:30 and will be followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Engagement Fair and Annual Congregation Beth El Meeting
Please join us for the Engagement Fair at 7:30pm to meet the members who make Beth El hum with activity and learn about the many ways to be involved no matter your schedule or available time. Followed by the Annual Congregation Beth El Meeting at 8:00pm where we will welcome our new members, honor our Volunteers of the Year, install our new Board and officers, review and vote on next year's budget, and more.
Find out more »Neshama Minyan and Dinner
$9 – $18
Join us for our monthly Neshama Minyan at 6:15pm, followed by a congregational dinner. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. Join your Beth El family for this musical, intimate, monthly Shabbat evening service in the round. All ages welcome! We will first meet for service at 6:15pm, followed by a Congregational Dinner for those who register in advance. Click here to register.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
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Beth El Annual BBQ
Join in on the fun at our annual BBQ by volunteering for an hour! Click here to volunteer for a one hour shift between 2:30pm and 6:00pm. We need teen volunteers to help with crafts, tattoos, face painting, supervising the bouncy house and more. We need adult volunteers to register, cook, serve food and beverages, and supervise the kids' activities. Everyone is invited to attend the fun-filled BBQ. Click here to register by Sunday, June 23.
Find out more »July 2019
Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) guests at Beth El
Sign up here to help with Beth El's second annual hosting of Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) guests from July 21-28. IHN is a local organization that provides temporarily homeless families with shelter, food and services to help them get back on their feet. We had a lot of support and spirit from our Beth El family last summer, and hoping for the same this year! If you want more information or have questions, please email Reba Auslander or Adena Traub. We are also collecting non-perishable snacks to…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »August 2019
Yoga Shabbat
Join certified yoga instructor Merav Fine Braun in a Shabbat yoga experience. Yoga is a spiritual practice, further understanding the holy vessels of our bodies and our relationship with the world. Shabbat Yoga uses the liturgy of our Shabbat service and the lessons and values of our tradition to set intention for this physical prayer experience. Come dressed casually. Yoga mats will be provided.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »September 2019
JLC Annual Play-Date
Join us for our annual play-date for children entering kindergarten, first, and second grade at the JLC. We will meet at the Beth El playground, see old friends, make new ones, meet JLC teachers, tour classrooms, do a craft project and end the morning with ice pops! This is a great opportunity to learn about the JLC and how we engage in joyful Jewish experiences. Please invite any friends who might be interested in learning about the JLC. Siblings are…
Find out more »Beth El Boomer’s BBQ
It is time to re-connect and get ready for the new year! Join us for the 2019 Beth El Boomer's BBQ. Click here to register and pay. Tickets are $18 per person. For questions, please contact Stephanie Carmel or Claire Nierenberg.
Find out more »Neshama Returns! Friday Night Minyan and Dinner
$9 – $18
Join us for the first Neshama Minyan of the year at 6:15pm, followed by a congregational dinner. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. Join your Beth El family for this musical, intimate, monthly Shabbat evening service in the round. All ages welcome! We will first meet for service at 6:15pm, followed by a Congregational Dinner for those who register…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »October 2019
Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Sukkah Building
Join the Men's Club at 9:00am to help us build our community sukkah.
Find out more »Sukkah Decorating and a Pizza Party
Join community members as we make crafts to decorate our Beth El sukkah. We will hang them in the sukkah, as well as make crafts for you to bring home to decorate your home sukkot. Pizza will be provided, but we ask that you register so that we can ensure there will be enough pizza for everyone. You can register here.
Find out more »Chaverim Connections in the Sukkah
Join Chaverim Connections for an evening of games and dessert in the sukkah. The goal of Chaverim Connections is to foster a community of support between students and families of the Jewish Learning Center and Golda Och Academy. Registration is $5 per child. Click here to register now!
Find out more »Men’s Club Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah
Join Men's Club in the Beth El sukkah for our annual "Steak and Scotch" event. The cost of the event is $40 and includes all-you-can-eat meat. Please bring a bottle of scotch to share. Register here so that we can ensure that there is enough food for everyone.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Stories in the Sukkah
Enjoy an intimate evening of Moth-style storytelling in the Beth El sukkah. Hear the profound and hysterical stories of Beth El members, including CJ Prince, Ethan Berlin, and Steven Rod. The event will feature emcee and stand-up comedian Liz Glazer, back after a fantastic performance at last year's event. It is free, open to the community, and is meant for adults.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »November 2019
Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Studying the Sages
Study with Dr. Jeffrey Rubenstein, professor of Jewish Thought and Literature at NYU and author of The Land of Truth: Talmud Tales, Timeless Teachings, about the evolution in how we study stories of the Talmudic sages. We will explore several stories together and appreciate their sophisticated narrative art. We will investigate the reasons for the shift in understanding Talmudic stories from history-biography to didactic fiction. All are welcome! Materials will be taught in English.
Find out more »Neshama Minyan
Join your Beth El family for a musical and intimate monthly Shabbat evening service in the round followed by a congregational dinner. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. All ages welcome as we bring in Shabbat with old and new tunes and a bit of Torah learning. Our service will begin at 6:15pm and a Congregational Dinner will follow. Services are…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Men’s Club Football Family Tailgate
Join our Men's Club for a Family Football Tailgate at Beth El to watch the Jets vs. Giants. We will watch the game in the Stein Family Lounge, with burgers, hot dogs and more. Family games and prizes will be awarded. Wear your favorite football jersey! This event is open to all Beth El members and their families. Cost is $8 per person and $25 per family in advance or $10 per person and $30 per family at the door. Click here to register…
Find out more »The Newish Parent (and Grandparent) Guide to Avoiding Unnecessary Pain
Kids can be brutal on the body. This workshop is meant to help parents (and grandparents) become mindful of the most important concepts to help protect themselves from injury. Our own local Doctor of Physical Therapy, Jason Levine, will cover important concepts related to how to best care for yourself while you care for your little one(s). We will discuss ways to reduce stress on the body and review related exercises that can be built into your daily routine to…
Find out more »Young Family Friday Night
Families with infants through second graders, join us for our second Young Family Friday night of the school year. A short and age appropriate musical service led by Jill Kimelman, followed by Shabbat dinner. Build community and celebrate Shabbat together in this relaxed and casual setting. Register here by Monday, November 11 to ensure we have enough food.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Thelma K. Reisman Preschool – Parents Karaoke Night Out
Join us for a night of charitable fun filled with karaoke singing and a live DJ! This event features an open bar, as well a dessert buffet, and silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Thelma K. Reisman Preschool. Register now!
Find out more »Taffy Brodesser-Akner, in conversation with Jordana Horn
New York Times Magazine staff writer and bestselling author Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s first novel, Fleischman is in Trouble—longlisted for a 2019 National Book Award—is a portrait of modern marriage and its dissolution, at once funny and heartbreaking, and a searing look at what happens to two people navigating the fault lines of divorce. Jordana Horn is a host and the head writer of the Call Your Mother podcast from Kveller, where Jews and Jewish-adjacent people are interviewed and nothing in life…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Being Mortal: A Discussion with Dr. Joshua Schor
Join Boomers for a discussion led by Dr. Joshua Schor, top doc in the field of geriatrics, on the book: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters. This is a non-fiction book by American surgeon, Atul Gawande that addresses end-of-life care, hospice care, and Gawande's personal reflections. No need to read the book in advance, a video will be shown to provide an introduction. Dairy dessert will be served. Admission is $5 at the door. Click here to RSVP.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »December 2019
Neshama Minyan & Dinner
Join your Beth El family for a musical and intimate monthly Shabbat evening service in the round followed by a congregational dinner. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. All ages are welcome as we bring in Shabbat with old and new tunes and a bit of Torah learning. Our service will begin at 6:15pm and a congregational dinner will follow. Services…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
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Find out more »On One Foot
Explore fundamentals of Judaism with Rabbis Olitzky and Marder in this year-long course, "On One Foot." We'll dive into Jewish culture, history, and wisdom. A few sample topics include: God, Kashrut, and Raising a Mensch. This class is for individuals exploring Judaism, those interested in conversion (partners welcome!), and for people born Jewish who want to deepen their knowledge. If you have questions, please email Rabbi Marder. Course book and registration costs $25. Click here to see the full schedule and…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth El is a participatory community where our rabbis as well as skilled congregants and B’nai Mitzvah lead services and chant the weekly Torah portion and Haftarah. The Torah reading follows the triennial cycle according to the Conservative movement. Services generally end around noon and are followed by a kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.
Find out more »January 2020
Neshama Minyan & Dinner
Join your Beth El family for a musical and intimate monthly Shabbat evening service in the round followed by a congregational dinner. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. All ages are welcome as we bring in Shabbat with old and new tunes and a bit of Torah learning. Our service will begin at 6:15pm and a congregational dinner will follow. Services…
Find out more »Project Zug Kickoff & Breakfast
Join us for our fifth annual partnered study program, in collaboration with Hadar's Project Zug. The word Zug means pair or couple. Since ancient times, Jews have met in dedicated pairs for study and discussion. Sign up as a pair or asked to be paired with a partner who wants to study the same course. Choose from more than two dozen courses that run in 4-10-session increments. Learning happens on your schedule, wherever you choose: in person, over the phone, or…
Find out more »Fourth and Fifth Grade Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Fourth and Fifth Grade students and their families are invited to participate in a Family Friday Night Service and Dinner. We will enjoy an interactive service together starting at 6:15pm and then enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner. Please feel free to bring a bottle of Kosher wine to enjoy with friends. There will be an activity for your children during dinner. If you plan to attend the dinner you must register here no later than Monday, January 20.
Find out more »“Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Strengthening Muslim-Jewish Partnership in our Communities”
Throughout the U.S., Muslim and Jewish communities are working together to promote common democratic values, fight extremism, and confront bigotry. From advocacy and coalition building to discussion and dialogue, learn how we are overcoming challenges and becoming allies for one another. Join Dr. Ari Gordon and Natalia Mahmud, Director and Assistant Director of U.S. Muslim-Jewish Relations, AJC, for a conversation about how we can create productive partnerships and strengthen the bonds between religious minorities in America. This event is organized…
Find out more »February 2020
Young Family Havdallah, Craft and Parents Night Out
Come and join us at 5:15pm to make a Havdallah craft, eat ice cream and participate in a family-friendly Havdallah service. Sign up now for post-Havdallah babysitting by our wonderful USY teens from 6:00-8:00pm and enjoy an adult night out. For additional teens who would like to volunteer, please contact Youth Program Director, Molly Gimbel.
Find out more »Second and Third Grade Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Second and Third Grade students and their families are invited to participate in a Family Friday Night Service and Dinner. We will enjoy an interactive service together starting at 6:15pm and then enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner. Please feel free to bring a bottle of Kosher wine to enjoy with friends. There will be an activity for your children during dinner.
Find out more »Neshama Minyan
Join your Beth El family for a musical and intimate monthly Shabbat evening service in the round. Neshama means soul. The soulful liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat and melodies of this service help us let go of the past week and enter Shabbat with intention. All ages are welcome as we bring in Shabbat with old and new tunes and a bit of Torah learning. Our service will begin at 6:15pm. Please note there will not be a Congregational Shabbat dinner after…
Find out more »March 2020
Shabbat NaShir
Join us for a new, ruach (spirit) filled Musaf Service in the sanctuary. NaShir means "we will sing", and that is what we will do! Building on the success of Beth El's Friday Night Neshama Minyan, we are introducing another opportunity for spirited and joyous singing. In order to create an intimate prayer space in our larger sanctuary, we'll ask congregants to join us in the center sections. This is a special rendition of our traditional service to which all…
Find out more »July 2020
Challah Give-Away
Drive by Beth El for challah pickup and a Shabbat Shalom smile from our Rabbis. Compliments of an anonymous sponsor; order your challah here and come pick it up at Beth El on Friday, July 31. When: Friday, July 31 - 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Beth El Parking Lot Orders must be received by Monday, July 27th at 3:00pm. Challahs are parve. A nut-free option is available. If you are not able to pick up your challah yourself, please feel free…
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