Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Beth El Circles: Chair Yoga
2026-09-15 10:45 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | 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.

Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
2026-09-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-07 13:00 - 15:00
Are you ready to Meld Match? Let’s ‘find your ally’ to play this rummy like game. Join the fun to play with other members.
*In addition to our experienced/advanced players, we are now welcoming beginners who would like to play during the day. We will have tables grouped by levels. So feel free to join us!
To receive the details, please join the Canasta (Day) Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
2026-09-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-07 13:00 - 14:00
Connect with fellow members from the comfort of your home, or anywhere, while practicing the language of our Jewish people. Whether you’re an experienced Hebrew speaker or looking to build your skills and confidence, all are welcome!
To receive the Zoom link, please join the Conversational Hebrew Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Bereavement Group
2026-09-14 10:00 - 12:30 | 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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Tashlich
2026-09-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, FL, 33431, United States
Join us as we gather for Tashlich, a meaningful High Holy Day tradition of reflection, renewal, and letting go. Together, we’ll cast away the burdens of the past year through prayer and symbolic ritual in a beautiful outdoor setting at the lake and bridge area of Spanish River Library.
This location offers convenient parking and is accessible for individuals and families of all ages.
Come begin the new year with intention, community, and hope as we embrace the opportunity for a fresh start.
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Rosh HaShanah Morning Congregational Worship Second Day Service
2026-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for Rosh HaShanah Morning Congregational Worship Second Day services at Temple Beth El.
Tickets are NOT required to attend in person. You can also watch online on Virtual Beth El.
High Holy Days 2026 Homepage

Rosh HaShanah Young Children's Service
2026-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for Rosh HaShanah Young Children’s services at Temple Beth El.
Tickets are not required to attend in person, but registration is requested.
You can also watch online on Virtual Beth El.
High Holy Days 2026 Homepage

Rosh HaShanah Family Participation Service
2026-09-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for Rosh HaShanah Family Participation services at Temple Beth El.
Tickets are required to attend in person, or you can watch online on Virtual Beth El.
High Holy Days 2026 Homepage

Rosh HaShanah Morning in the Chapel (Schaefer Family Campus)
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Tickets are required. Your High Holy Day ticket gives you access to your choice of the Congregational Worship morning service in the Sanctuary, or these services in the Chapel. Seating is first come, first served.
We begin our year with new beginnings. As we usher in 5787 with word and song, we gather not as a crowd but as a circle to pray in the round, with faces turned toward one another. The new beginnings this year feel less like a theme and more like a shared experience, discovered together, in eye contact, in the shared hush before the shofar.
We will read Torah from the middle of the circle, voices rising and falling around us like a current. The shofar’s blast moves through the room rather than at it. We will prepare ourselves to ask, “what am I ready to release, and what might I begin again?” We leave a little more known to each other, and to ourselves, ready to start the year.
Tickets are required to attend in person, and seating is first come, first served.
High Holy Days 2026 Homepage

Rosh HaShanah Morning Congregational Worship Service
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for Rosh HaShanah Morning Congregational Worship services at Temple Beth El.
Tickets are required to attend in person, or you can watch online on Virtual Beth El.
High Holy Days 2026 Homepage

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2026-09-12 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

Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
2026-09-12 05:30 - 07:30
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!

Erev Rosh HaShanah Service
2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for Erev Rosh HaShanah Services at Temple Beth El.
Tickets are not required to attend in person. You can also watch online on Virtual Beth El.
High Holy Days 2026 Homepage

Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group Meeting
2026-09-11 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.

Erev Rosh HaShanah - NO SCHOOL
2026-09-11 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Beth El Early Learning Center will be closed Friday, September 11 for Erev Rosh HaShanah.

Brotherhood & Nefesh Social Kickoff Tailgate Party
2026-09-09 19:30 - 23:00 | Miller’s Ale House, 1200 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton,, 33431, United States
EVERYONE is welcome to team up with Brotherhood and Nefesh Social as we kick off the year with food, fun and football at Miller’s Ale House! Watch the 2026 Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots in a rematch, with dozens of TVs and full sound.
Your ticket includes food, two drinks and a signed copy of Jack Miller’s recently published memoir, Our Way: How Claire and Jack Miller Built America’s Favorite Ale House.
Wear your favorite jersey or other football-themed attire, and come ready to play games, win prizes, network and have fun with your Temple friends.
Temple members: $36 per person;
Guests: $41 per person
Price increases by $5 per person as of Saturday, September 5.
Register

Brotherhood Football Pool
2026-09-09
Welcome to the TBE NFL Pool – Tackled by Brotherhood!
Whether you are in several fantasy leagues, or only a casual fan, this contest is for everyone! The rules are simple. Select the team that you think will win each game. The person with the most correct answers wins $40 each week. The person with the most wins over the regular season wins $400. Registration is $45. Remaining proceeds benefit Temple Beth El Brotherhood programs. A separate link to join the pool and make your picks will be sent after you complete your registration.
Check out these issues that impact the upcoming schedule:

Several significant trades occurred this off-season, including two-time NFL DPOY Myles Garrett to the Rams, A.J. Brown to the Patriots from the Eagles, premier defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals, and Jaylen Waddle from WR2 in Miami to WR1 in Denver.
New coaches are redecorating offices around the league. Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh are done in Pittsburgh and Baltimore, succeeded by Mike McCarthy and Jesse Minter. Todd Monken is in Cleveland, replacing Kevin Stefanski who landed in Atlanta. Robert Saleh is getting another crack as head coach, this time in Tennessee, while Mike LaFleur now leads the Cardinals.
Add to the mix the wild card situations including Aaron Rodgers finishing his career in Pittsburgh, Aaron Donald potentially re-joining the Rams after un-retiring, and a very low-key off-season wedding between an under-the-radar pop star and the less popular brother of the retired center of the Eagles.

So get your passports ready and join our group for some exotic international football destinations and a lot of fun again this season.
Contact Larry Hotz with questions at lehotz@gmail.com
Registration closes on opening day, September 9, 2026.
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10th Grade Confirmation
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

6th Grade Tuesday Religious School
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Teen Tuesdays - 11th & 12th Grades
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Teen Tuesdays - 8th & 9th Grades
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Tuesday Religious School
2026-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg DAYTIME Circle Meetup
2026-09-08 13:00 - 16:00
Get your Mahj on! This Beth El circle lets you ‘break down your wall’ between you and others. Join the fun to play with other members.
*This Daytime Group is welcoming ADVANCED players only.
To receive all the details, please join the Mah Jongg (Daytime) Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Lunch & Learn: Israel Votes 2026 - "Never Has There Been Such an Important Election" with Michael Hollander
2026-09-08 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.
Zoom Link Livestream YouTube

Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
2026-09-07 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Early Learning Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

High Holy Days Family Participation Services Choir Rehearsals
2026-09-06 13:00 - 15:00
Calling all 3rd – 12th graders…
If you love to sing, come join us for Family Participation Choir for the High Holidays!
Our Family Participation Services are held at Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus on:
Rosh HaShanah
Saturday, September 12
1:30 – 3:00 pm
AND
Yom Kippur
Monday, September 21
1:45 – 3:15 pm
Led by our Rabbis and Cantorial team, this beautiful service is filled with music and family friendly readings.
Register
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Marano, Cantorial Department Coordinator, at DMarano@tbeboca.org

Rehearsal Dates:

Sunday, August 2: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Beck Family Campus
Sunday, August 9: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Beck Family Campus
Sunday, August 16: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Beck Family Campus
Sunday, August 23: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Beck Family Campus
Sunday, August 30: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Schaefer Family Campus
Sunday, September 6: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Schaefer Family Campus

Kever Avot Service
2026-09-06 10:30 - 12:30
Join Temple Beth El clergy for Kever Avot, a service in memory of our departed. Services will be held at both the Beth El Mausoleum and at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens.
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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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