Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2024-01-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Moderate Conversational Hebrew at 2:00 pm
Meetings are weekly on Zoom at 2:00 pm for Moderate Conversational Hebrew
Join the Conversational Hebrew Circle to be a part of this meeting on Zoom. The Zoom link to join will be sent to members of the Conversational Hebrew Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Sababa: Sunset Tiki Cruise
2024-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Tiki Taxi and Cruises, 728 Casa Loma Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435, United States
Young Jewish Professionals in their 20s and 30s are invited to join Sababa Boca for an afternoon of good drinks, friends, and fun as we cruise down the Intracoastal.
The event is $10, and food and drinks will be for sale on the boat.
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New Member Meet & Greet
2024-01-21 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
We invite those who joined as new members from February 2023 until now to an open house to get to know the clergy, staff and other new members. This get together takes place near Tu B’shvat – the new year of trees – to celebrate our new members who are putting down roots and growing as part of our Temple family.
Enjoy an up-close and in-person tour of the Schaefer Family Campus as well as light refreshments. This event welcomes singles, couples and families with children of all ages, and is a true reflection of our richly diverse and welcoming Beth El community.
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If you have any questions, contact Debbie Eisenberg at deisenberg@tbeboca.org.
The New Member Meet & Greet is hosted by our Membership Committee and generously underwritten by Sisterhood and Brotherhood.

The Banned Book Club
2024-01-21 12:15 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | FL
This is a book club for those in grades 7-12 who say NO to book Censorship. Through the year we will have regular book discussions, create art, and culminate our experience with a Shabbat Service giving our perspective on book censorship and what it means for our future.
Reading list in no particular order. The Diary of Anne Franke, My Sisters Keeper, The Perks of Being a Wall Flower, The Kite Runner, and Looking for Alaska. The books that have been chosen all have been on a list for censorship or to be banned somewhere in the United States.
All Banned Book Club Meeting Dates:
August 27, October 1, November 12, January 21, February 11, April 5th (Censorship shabbat led by teens), April 7
For more information about this program, please contact Ross Glinkenhouse.
Join The Book Club

Tribal Gathering - Cake Decorating
2024-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribe Menashe (1st grade) will decorate their own cakes to bring home following a pizza lunch.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, January 18 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Jan 18

5th Grade Family Day
2024-01-21 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
5th Grade Family Day
Sunday, January 21st
9:30am-11:30am
Schaefer Family Campus
Come to the Schaefer Family Campus (333 SW 4th Ave) on Sunday, January 21st at 9:30am with your 5th grader for our annual Family Day. This is a chance to learn together as families with Heather Erez and a member of our clergy. We ask that you make alternative plans for any siblings.
There will be no regular 5th grade classes on the Beck Family Campus or the Schaefer Family Campus that Sunday morning.

Make Our Garden Grow with Sisterhood and Rosh Chodesh
2024-01-21 09:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Liumi West Retreat, 156th Court South, Delray Beach, FL, 33446, United States
All of Sisterhood is welcome and invited to join us for this month’s Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group meeting where we will discuss Brene Brown’s book, “The Gifts of Imperfection” Guidepost #5.
9:15 am Rosh Chodesh – Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty (no need to have read the book, cliff notes will be available!)
10:45 am – Snacks and Shmooze
11:00 am – Tu Bishvat Program with Shayndel Plotkin, founder and Director of Liumi West Retreat, Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah and Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
Shayndel will take us on a nature walk and tour of the tree farm that she and her husband have turned into a retreat center for the South Palm Beach Jewish Community. Be prepared to get dirty! We will be planting a “Beth El” garden together, and talk about the lessons we can learn from the tree’s and nature, and the importance of a community working together to plant roots for the next generation. There will also be an opportunity to give to the Jewish National Fund to help plant tree’s in Israel.
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Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Religious School classes begin at the Beck Family Campus.

Religious School at the Schaefer Family Campus
2024-01-21 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Kindergarten through 6th Grade Religious School classes begin at the Schaefer Family Campus.

Teacher Assistant Program
2024-01-21 08:45 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Our Teacher Assistants’ (TA’s) work as a partner to the teacher and role model to the students in our classrooms. Ta’s are encouraged to share their skills while leading and also supporting the learning going on in the classrooms. Because these teens are helping younger students learn in a Jewish environment, we feel its important they are also are Jewish learners themselves. Teens must be enrolled in Teen Beyachad or Tuesday Night Classes in order to be a teacher Assistant. This is a year long Commitment where teens can receive either Community service hours or a stipend paid out twice a year. Participants in this program can choose to work Sundays / Tuesday afternoons or both.
If you have any questions about this program, please email Ross Glinkenhouse.

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2024-01-20 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Dan for Saturday morning Torah study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meeting
2024-01-20 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York) | FL
Put on your running shoes and ‘Jog with the Jews’ when you join other members to take a run together for some exercise and fun.
Meets every Saturday at 5:30 am at WALGREENS location and at 6:00 am at the PALMETTO location!
Both runs are approximately a 5 mile run, with different stopping points.
Join the Runners’ Circle to be a part of this meeting. The exact meeting locations will be sent to members of the Runners’ Circle
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
2024-01-20 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Early Learning Center will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2024 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Shabbat Evening Services: Courage and Bravery & January Birthday Blessings
2024-01-19 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
January Shabbat Theme: Courage and Bravery
During the month of January, we will explore the ideals of courage and bravery. At this dark time of year, we will explore the resilience of our people and our ability to face life from a place of fortitude, determination, and strength.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.

Livestream YouTube Facebook

Brotherhood Poker Game
2024-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Brotherhood’s monthly poker game continues to grow to the point where we’ve outgrown our individual homes. We are going to see how we like playing at the Beck Family Campus (9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434).
$10 per person, to be collected in cash at the event
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For more information, please contact Dr. Andrew Zwick at bocadoc1@gmail.com.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
2024-01-18 17:30 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | https://tbeboca.org/event/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-11/
Students who will become Bar/Bat Mitzvah between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025 are invited to this online clergy led 9 week course.
Link will be provided via email.

Israel Update: An Interview with IDF Reservists
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join us as we bear witness to the experiences of the brave Israeli soldiers currently stationed in the North. Hear their incredible stories and find out what we can do to support them.
The interview will be led by Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen who is the chair of Temple Beth El’s Israel Task Force.
Our guests include:

Major Noam Goldberg, Company Commander
Captain Eitan Brown, Operations Officer
Lieutenant Lia Behiri, Officer in charge of Control and Command

Livestream YouTube

Spring Mommy & Me Class (18-24 months)
2024-01-18 09:15 - 10:45, 2024-01-16 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Parenthood Meeting
2024-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Schmooze Time: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meeting: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Parenthood is a group of parents dedicated to the Beth El Early Learning Center. Parenthood’s motto is: Talk-Join-Connect-Create a Legacy. Our hope is that all Beth El Early Learning Center parents and grandparents will become involved. It all starts by talking and getting to know one another. From there, we hope parents will join this program to make lasting connections and friendships. Building an interwoven community of parents is a large part of our mission. Creating a legacy with positive memories for the children is paramount.
Not a member yet? Click here to join Parenthood!

Tuesday Middle School (& 10th) at the Beck Family Campus
2024-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
6th, 7th, 8th and 10th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Beth El Circles: Art & Artisans Circle Meeting
2024-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Whether your passion is appreciating art, sculpting marble, painting or working with other mediums, you will have an opportunity to share your art, tips and tricks for how you make your creations, and discuss other art and artists from around the world from the comfort and safety of your home. Beginners and experienced artisans are all welcome.
Join the Art & Artisans Circle to be a part of this meeting. The meeting information will be sent to members of the Art & Artisans Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Members of the Art & Artisans Circle will enjoy Lunch & Learn Tuesdays at 12:00 pm on November 7, 14, 28 & December 5, 12, 19 for Art, Antiquities & the Jewish Experience, with clergy & special guest speakers, including Circle leader, Judith Beiner. Click here for more information.

Middle School Mixers Before Religious School
2024-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Come for dinner and a social experience with your peers!
Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 6:30pm
Social Experience is from 6:30pm to 7:00pm

Beth El Rocks Teen Band
2024-01-16 17:15 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Temple Beth El Teen Band is an inclusive and exciting way for students to deepen their connections to music and our community through melodies, both sacred and secular. Teens learn about a variety of musical styles, as well as have opportunities for performances at the Temple and beyond.
Want to learn more fill out our Interest Form, or email Cantorial Soloist Jake.

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
1st Grade through 5th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2024-01-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Get your Mahj on! New or experienced, this Beth El circle lets you ‘break down your wall’ between you and others. Join the fun to play with other members.
To receive all the details, please join the Mah Jongg Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Spring Mommy & Me Class (12-18 Months)
2024-01-16 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks A Middle School Program
2024-01-15 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FLA Live Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy,, Sunrise, FL
All teens grades 6-8! You are invited to go out and cheer on the Florida Panthers as they take on the Anaheim Ducks. This program is taking place on a Monday afternoon, MLK weekend. This program costs $37.00 and includes tickets and transportation to and from the Beck Family Campus to the game. Questions? Contact Ross Glinkenhouse.
RSVP Due Tuesday, December 12th; 10:00pm
Register

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
2024-01-15 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Early Learning Center will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2023 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
