Bereavement Group
2026-08-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-31 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Temple Beth El and Ruth & Norman Rales JFS are proud partners and continue to meet the needs of community members by offering a bereavement group facilitated by Andrea Pittell, MSW, LCSW.
The group will be for those who have lost a spouse in the last year and are looking for support in their grief. This group will be meeting at Temple Beth El’s Schaefer Family Campus once a week.
For those who have lost someone other than a spouse, life partner or parent; JFS has other groups in the area. Please fill out the form and someone from JFS will get in touch with you.
Two times: 10:00 am and 11:15 am. The leaders of the group will tell you which time has space available when you sign up.
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Beth El Circles: Chair Yoga
2026-08-18 10:45 - 11:45, 2026-09-15 10:45 - 11:45 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join fellow member and yoga teacher Amy Appel for a rejuvenating session of Chair Yoga. This gentle practice is perfect for all levels and focuses on improving balance, mobility, and flexibility. It’s a wonderful way to relax, recharge, and connect with other members in a calm and welcoming space.
No mat needed. Chairs will be provided.
Temple Beth El members only.
FREE, but registration is required.

Lunch & Learn: The Poetry, Prayer and Music of the Days of Awe
2026-08-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
The High Holy Days are filled with some of Judaism’s most beautiful and powerful prayers, poems, and melodies. Throughout the month of Elul, join members of our clergy team as each session explores a different sacred text or musical piece, uncovering its history, meaning, and enduring spiritual wisdom. Together, we will discover how these sacred words and stirring liturgical music can deepen our preparation for the Days of Awe and open us to reflection, meaning, and renewal.
Tuesday, August 4 – Led by Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Auslander Cohen & Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog
Tuesday, August 11 – Led by Rabbi Greg Weisman
Tuesday, August 18 – Led by Rabbi Ashira Boxman
Tuesday, August 25 – Led by Rabbi Laila Haas
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
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Open House for Prospective Members
2026-08-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
We’re excited to welcome the community to the Schaefer Family Campus—our beautiful home and a vibrant expression of Jewish life. Members, please invite your friends and neighbors, and anyone interested in learning more about our congregation. Everyone is welcome!
Join us for an inspiring experience where you’ll have the opportunity to:

Meet our warm and welcoming clergy and staff
Tour our stunning, state-of-the-art campus
Explore our extraordinary Judaic art installations (including an optional exclusive tour with an Art Docent)
Discover what makes Temple Beth El a truly special place to learn, connect, and belong

Two Time Slots Available:
4:30–5:30 pm or 5:30–6:30 pm
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For any questions, please contact Susie Federman.

Parsha Perspectives
2026-08-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Laila Haas to explore the weekly Torah portion. We will uncover timeless wisdom and contemporary relevance in our sacred texts. The discussions will blend traditional commentary with modern insights, creating space for questions, discoveries, and meaningful conversations.
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Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group Meeting
2026-08-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Al-Anon is a fellowship for those who have a loved one struggling with addiction. Temple Beth El is honored to host a weekly meeting for those looking for fellowship. Learn more at al-anon.org.
Registration is not required in order to preserve anonymity.

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2026-08-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Dan Levin for Saturday morning Torah Study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Membership & Engagement Committee Kickoff Meeting
2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Looking for a meaningful way to get involved? Join the Membership & Engagement Committee and discover volunteer and leadership opportunities to give back to our Temple community. Whether you’re welcoming new members, helping plan programming for empty nesters, or supporting other engagement initiatives, there’s a place for you to make a difference.
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If you have any questions, please contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming at ejosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2833

Hebrew Marathon
2026-08-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Learn to read Hebrew in just one day!
Don’t know what an “aleph” is? Want to read along with the prayers in Hebrew? Know the basics but want to go beyond? Join us for opportunities to learn, explore and expand your Hebrew with Temple Beth El clergy.
Our “Hebrew Marathon” is designed to teach rudiments of the language to adults in a single day! Most adults already know some Hebrew words and phrases, such as mazel tov, l’chaim and shalom. Students are taught to read those familiar phrases in Hebrew, then given tools to learn more Hebrew on their own.
$36 includes materials and lunch
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Elul Immersion (Mikveh) Ritual at the Beach with Rabbi Laila Haas
2026-09-05 09:30 - 10:30 | South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 N State Road A-1-A, N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
As we prepare for the High Holy Days, we gather at the ocean to immerse ourselves in the renewing and rejuvenating embrace of mayyim chayyim, living waters. This sacred act symbolizes our spiritual cleansing and readiness to begin a new year.
We will participate in a Shabbat experience with song and prayer connecting us to the themes of introspection, repentance, and renewal and then enter the water together.
You can wear a bathing suit or clothing that is comfortable to wear into the ocean. We will meet at the South Beach Park Pavilion at 9:30 am.
Want to ride together? Meet at the Schaefer Family Campus at 9:00 am to park and carpool together for easier parking at the beach!
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If you have any questions, please contact Aileen Spilka at ASpilka@tbeboca.org.

Torah Study with Rabbi Greg Weisman
2026-09-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Greg Weisman for Saturday morning Torah Study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Selichot With Soul: Live Recording of Essential Questions With Soul Podcast
2026-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
7:00 pm Live Recording of “Essential Questions With Soul” Podcast
Followed by Selichot services and oneg
Take your seat as part of our live studio audience for the premiere episode of Essential Questions With Soul, a special series of Temple Beth El’s podcast. Together, Rabbis Dan, Greg, Laila and Ashira will explore one of life’s deepest questions: What is the soul?
Following the program, we will participate in a beautiful Selichot service, featuring original music by our new Cantorial Associate, Todd Herzog. Through music, prayer, and reflection, we’ll prepare our hearts to enter a new year with intention, and soulfulness.
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Lunch & Learn: Israel Votes 2026 - "Never Has There Been Such an Important Election" with Michael Hollander
2026-09-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
One of the more popular questions Michael Hollander has faced in teaching about Israel over more than 40 years is “Why is the Israeli system of governance so crazy? It seems like your government barely survives its fragile coalition and you are always on the brink of heading to new elections. Why does everything feel like such a ‘balagan’ here?”
This four-part series is designed to help you understand the nature of Israeli democracy and how the uniquely Israeli political system and elections work. Three sessions will be offered during the campaign and before the elections, and the fourth will be shortly after the dust settles and a coalition is made to form a new Israeli government.

Part I – How a People Without Power Became a Powerful People: Israeli Democracy
Part II – Continued Challenges to Israeli Democracy – How did Israel go from its broadest (yet short-lived) coalition to the most right-wing government in its history in the 4th and 5th elections over 3 ½ years? What challenges has Israel faced during this topsy-turvy period?
Part III – Who are the parties and leaders, and what are the platforms and issues in this election?
Part IV – After the Election: What now? Where are we heading?

Mike Hollander is an Israeli tour educator, lecturer, and licensed guide with more than 30 years of experience teaching Jewish history, Zionism, and Israeli society. Originally from Canada, he made aliyah in 1988 and has spent his career leading educational journeys throughout Israel, Eastern and Central Europe, and lecturing to Jewish communities across North America. Mike also served as an educational emissary (Shaliach) for the Jewish Agency in the United Kingdom, where he helped develop programs for more than 1,000 Jewish youth annually. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he created a widely attended series of virtual educational tours and lectures, and since October 7, has continued to present programs on Israel’s history, politics, and current events to communities around the world.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
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