Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2025-10-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2025-10-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 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!

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2025-10-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Conversational Hebrew weekly on Zoom at 1:00 pm
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.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Bereavement Group
2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-20 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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Beyachad Teen
2025-10-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
A family learning program for teens and their adults.

Reproductive Freedom Social Justice Circle: Repro Kit Packing Party
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | FL
In collaboration with the Florida Access Network (FAN) and The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El, the Reproductive Freedom Social Justice Circle will be working to address the issues of Reproductive Care Access and Period Poverty in Florida.
Together, we will pack 100 Repro and Period Kits to be distributed in areas of need throughout the state. Items for Reproductive Kits will be supplied. Attendees are asked to bring supplies for Period Kits including pads, panty liners, tampons, underwear and disposable period discs.
Join the Reproductive Freedom Social Justice Circle for more information about the meeting, and for the registration link.
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Wonder Workshop Mini Circle - Session 3
2025-10-26 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Join us for this hands-on, high-energy Mini Circle where creativity meets cool tools! Students will explore a mix of classic crafts, imaginative games, and cutting-edge technology! Please note that priority will be given to students who did not participate in the first session.
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Backyard Explorers Mini Circle
2025-10-26 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Backyard Explorers Mini Circle is an outdoor adventure for kindergarten through 2nd grade students, packed with fun in our big backyard! Kids will connect with friends, play with our outdoor equipment, and enjoy active games.
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6th Grade Sunday Religious School
2025-10-26 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-19 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

"In The Know" - A Panel Discussion Focusing on Addiction in the Family
2025-10-26 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
When someone suffers from addiction, the impacts often spread like ripples on a pond to family and community. This impressive panel will raise awareness of addiction and help us learn what that looks like in family systems.

How addiction affects the family as a whole?
What are the causes and triggers for addiction?
How can we help young people cope with the challenges of adolescence and young-adulthood without self-medicating?
Dysfunction in the family and how it manifests through the years.
Overcoming stigma and cultivating honest and raw conversations

Panel members:

Ariella Jonas, LCSW, MBA, SHRM-SCP – Senior VP, Caron Treatment Centers
Alex Price – CEO Project Opioid
Adam L. Saslov, LMHC PA – Individual, Group, Family Therapy
John Puls, LCSW, MCAP – Co-Founder of Full Life Comprehensive Care
Moderated by Rabbi Dan Levin

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Co-Sponsored by Ruth and Norman Rales JFS and Temple Beth El Brotherhood
ABOUT OUR PANELISTS:
Ariella Jonas, LCSW, MBA, SHRM-SCP
As Senior Vice President of HR & Training, Ariella Jonas oversees all facets of human resources and training including strategy, recruiting, retention, and compensation, as well as training and professional development. She focuses on innovating and improving employee benefits and engagement in order to ensure Caron’s position as an employer of choice and maintain Caron’s high retention rate.
She believes, “Employees and those who contribute to patient care are our most important asset that we must protect and preserve at every opportunity, while maintaining fiscal responsibility to our mission.’” Ariella has worked in administration at Caron since 2015.
Her personal background and work experience as a therapist and in an acute psychiatric environment contribute to the store of knowledge that she puts to use every day in her goal to ensure a safe and productive treatment environment.
Ariella is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida, which is how she began her career at Caron—interning while earning her master’s degree in social work, after which she became a therapist. She returned to Caron as a case specialist in 2011 and took on the job of director of quality in 2015, which grew into vice president of the Florida continuum. Ariella shared that moving into the corporate human resources department is “an exciting new challenge, one that offers growth and expansion of my current skill set. I look forward to utilizing my skills learned in my various previous roles to make a difference in human resources and for the Caron organization.”

Alex Price, Founder & CEO, Mission Impact Strategies
& CEO, Project Overdose Florida
Alex Price is one of Florida’s most recognized and accomplished community leaders and change-makers. Leveraging over 20 years leading philanthropy and community relations for many leading Fortune 500 companies, Alex now drives impact as the Founder & CEO of Mission Impact Strategies. Through this firm, Alex and his partners pursue their passion for helping partners overcome their challenges of unreached potential in philanthropy, external communications, coalition building, leadership and sustainability.
Alex also serves as CEO of Project Overdose, one of America’s leading advocacy groups working to solve the overdose crisis. As he partners with Project Overdose’s founder, Andrae Bailey, to expand this movement, the two are also co-founding Making Change Florida, a nonprofit tackling a range of the state’s most pressing social challenges, of which the overdoes crisis is one.
Alex’s leadership has been forged through years creating national and statewide philanthropic initiatives. He most recently served as Vice President of Culture, Engagement & Community Impact at Burlington Stores Inc. Here Alex’s was also appointed Vice Chair of the Burlington Foundation, where he supported communities and engaged 60,000 associates nationwide. Under his leadership, Burlington was named one of PEOPLE Magazine’s “100 Companies That Care” in 2023.
Before Burlington, Alex was National Director of Community Investment at Office Depot, where he created and launched initiatives like Start Proud!®, the nation’s largest back-to-school charity program, and the Elevate Together®, a national program aimed at empowering Black and Hispanic small businesses. His prior roles include leadership positions at Comcast and ADT, where he created impactful and award-winning community relations programs, like ADT Always Cares®.
Alex discovered his passion for community impact in New York City, where he began his career with top advertising agencies before transitioning to public service in Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration as Manager of Communications for the NYC Department of Education. He also founded nycTIES, the city’s top nonprofit during that period at promoting volunteerism among the city’s young professionals.
Alex holds a BFA from Florida State University and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University. He resides in Boca Raton, Florida, with his beautiful wife, Jessie, and their four children.

Adam L. Saslov, LMHC PA
Individual, Group, Family Therapy
Adam Saslov is an accomplished South Florida psychotherapist and behavioral health consultant, currently in private practice since 2000 and specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, substance misuse, couples counseling and personality issues. Adam began working as a therapist in 1992 and has worked in a diverse range of clinical capacities including, mental health facilities, treatment centers of different levels, out patient centers and private practice. He has served as an expert witness for cases involving family court and has provided training to The Broward County Bar Association. He also filled in as an adjunct professor at FAU. He also serves as a clinical supervisor for those master level therapists seeking licensure in the state of Florida. Adam has had the opportunity to train with Albert Ellis Ph.D as well as attend seminars with John Gottman Ph.D. Adam works with adolescents, adults and elderly adults.

John Puls, LCSW, MCAP
John Puls, LCSW, MCAP is a licensed clinical social worker, master’s certified addiction professional, and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. He earned both his BSW and MSW from Florida Atlantic University, where he now serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work. John is also a qualified expert witness specializing in addiction, involuntary commitment, and behavioral health standards of care. Through his practices, Full Life Comprehensive Care,!he bridges the gap between clinical treatment and community systems, advocating for ethical, effective, and family-centered care.

Sunday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2025-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2025-10-25 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 Levin for Saturday morning Torah Study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
2025-10-25 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York) | FL
Lace up your running shoes and join fellow Temple Beth El members for a fun and energizing run!
We meet every Saturday:

5:30 am at the Walgreens location
6:00 am at the Palmetto location

Each run is about 5 miles, with different stopping points along the way.
To receive exact location and details, please join the Runners’ Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Shabbat Evening Services: Pink Shabbat
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We will celebrate the Boca Raton Community-wide Pink Shabbat with Sharsharet, supporting Jewish people diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer along with their families.

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Shabbat Unleashed
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Bring your pet for a special Shabbat outdoors as we bless our favorite furry friends! Enjoy a joyful service surrounded by community, nature, and wagging tails. Each pet will also have the opportunity to receive their Hebrew name! Join us for this paws-itively heartwarming evening.
Please bring a blanket to sit on, as this event will be held outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll contact you with any updates or changes.
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Social Justice Committee Meeting
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Any Temple Member interested in Social Justice is invited to attend!
We will hear from our Social Justice Circle Leaders about the beginnings of our work in Immigration, Antisemitism, Reproductive Freedom, and more. Temple member Brandey Edelson, new VP of Public Affairs at Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will be a special guest. We will learn about ways we can advocate together, including an Israel Advocacy Day in Tallahassee in January 2026. We will have a hands-on social action project to benefit Eat Better, Live Better Food Pantry and more.
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Wise Living 2.0 - A Meaningful Life: Creating a Mussar Practice
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Built on the foundation of the Wise Living curriculum, this course invites participants into greater depth as we work toward cultivating spiritual qualities and embracing life’s transitions. This four-session class (with an optional fifth session) delves deeper into our inner lives through the use advanced Mussar practices, text study, contemplative tools, and peer dialogue to expand spiritual resilience and deepen soul traits.
This class is only for those who have already completed the original Wise Living / Wise Aging program and are ready for a more advanced, integrative spiritual practice based on Mussar teachings and techniques.
Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah and Rabbi Greg Weisman will co-facilitate these classes.
This is not a beginner’s class—it’s a sacred deepening space. If you’re ready to enrich your practice, sustain your spiritual discipline, and live life with greater mindfulness, intention and heart, join us.
$50 participation fee, includes a copy of “Everyday Holiness” by Alan Morinis
*Please note that we need a minimum of 8 people to run this program.
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Parenthood Meeting
2025-10-22 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!
Can’t attend in person? Zoom in!

Shugar Family Introduction to Judaism Program
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Interested in a deeper understanding of the basics of Jewish life or thinking about converting to Judaism? Then Temple Beth El’s Introduction to Judaism class might be for you. This 18-session weekly course taught by our clergy with other experts in the community covers topics such as holidays, customs, life-cycle events, values, theology, prayers and rituals, Jewish texts, history, and Hebrew.
Introduction to Judaism is open to Jews and non-Jews alike. Often, a Jewish partner, friend, or family member will choose to accompany the prospective convert to the classes. This class is also useful for non-Jews who do not intend to convert but are interested in learning more about Judaism. It is also helpful for people who were born and raised as Jews but feel as though they never received a solid Jewish education. All are welcome.
Please note: this is not a drop-in course. Registration is required for the full 18-session program so participants can enjoy the complete learning experience.
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Contact Aileen Spilka, Clergy Senior Associate, at ASpilka@tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900 for more information.

Immigration Social Justice Circle Volunteer Opportunity
2025-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | FL
The Immigration Social Justice Circle will volunteer at Eat Better, Live Better, filling bags of food for local families.
Members of the Immigration Social Justice Circle will receive information to sign up for the event. Space is limited.
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Lunch & Learn: The Life and Work of Rabbi Michael Marmur
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Taught by Rabbi Dan Levin
NEW DAY! Lunch & Learn will meet on Wednesdays in October.
We will explore the incredible life and work of Rabbi Michael Marmur, who will join us in November for our first Wonder and Wisdom series.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
Zoom Link Livestream YouTube

Tuesday Evening Religious School - Middle School and Confirmation
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Beth El Circles: Book Worms Circle Meetup
2025-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Is your nose always buried in a book? Share and discuss the books and authors you love with other avid readers. Take your turn at moderating a meeting too!
To receive all the details, please join the Book Worms Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Wonder Workshop Mini Circle - Session 2
2025-10-19 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Rosh Chodesh Women's Group
2025-10-19 09:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join us in our monthly Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group, where we will delve into the insights of celebrated women authors through their poetry and prose. In a nurturing atmosphere, we will participate in meaningful discussions and welcome the spirit of renewal and inspiration that each new month offers, while participating in various creative activities to explore our unique, personal identities as Jewish women.
2025-2026 Dates:

Sunday, July 27
Sunday, August 17 (at the home of Gina Shugar)
Sunday, October 19
Sunday, November 23
Sunday, December 21
Sunday, January 25
Sunday, February 15
Sunday, March 15
Sunday, April 12
Sunday, May 31

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