Ice Skating for Middle School Students
2025-08-16 18:15 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Rink on the Beach, 4601 Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
Middle School Students! Join us on Saturday, August 16 for Ice Skating at the Rink on the Beach, to reconnect with your Temple Beth El friends while trying to stay upright on your skates!
📍 Location: BUS DEPARTS BECK AT 6:30pm SHARP & RETURNS AT 9:30pm. Rink on the Beach (4601 Federal Highway, Pompano Beach) 🕔 Start Time: 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM🥯 Each participant will receive soda and a slice of pizza.
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Sunday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2025-08-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Bereavement Group
2025-08-18 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-25 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: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2025-08-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-25 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!

Beth El Circles: Book Worms Circle Meetup
2025-08-18 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!

Lunch & Learn: Decoding the Machzor: Making Meaning of the High Holy Day Liturgy
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Taught by Rabbi Ashira Boxman
Together, we will open the Machzor and explore the most powerful and familiar prayers of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. As we prepare for the High Holy Days, this journey will deepen our connection to the words we recite and uncover layers of meaning that can inspire a more intentional and heartfelt experience of the season.

Lesson 1: Hineni & Unataneh Tokef – Preparing to Stand Before God: Fear, Awe, and Personal Resonance
Lesson 2: Avinu Malkeinu & Divine Imagery – Struggling with Metaphors of Judgment and Mercy
Lesson 3: Vidui & Al Chet – What Do We Confess, and Why? Collective vs. Individual Responsibility
Lesson 4: Neilah & the Final Moment – The Gates are Closing: What Does that Mean to Each of Us?

Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
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Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2025-08-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-26 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!

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2025-08-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Tuesday Evening Religious School - Middle School Starts!
2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Please note: 6th grade will not meet this week.

Kol HaNeshama Service in the Round
2025-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Welcome Shabbat with a peaceful mind and an open heart at our service in the round at the Schaefer Family Campus. Through the use of niggunim (wordless melody) and inspiring melodies and words, we will deepen our connection to ourselves, to each other and the Holy One.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus.

Shabbat Evening Services
2025-08-22 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for Shabbat Evening Services.

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Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
2025-08-23 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!

Torah Study with Rabbi Greg Weisman
2025-08-23 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 Greg Weisman for Saturday morning Torah Study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
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In The Beginning....a Throwback Beth El Teen Event
2025-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Remember when your biggest worry was coloring inside the lines… and making it to the TV in time for Jake and the Neverland Pirates? Or when you thought being a Pokémon Master on Pokémon Go was peak adulthood?
It’s time to relive those glory days. Join us for Childhood Rewind, where we’re throwing it way back with preschool crafts, silly games, and all the snacks you used to trade at snack time. Think finger painting (but cooler), juice boxes (don’t worry, we’ll have extras), and games that’ll make you wish nap time was still a thing.
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6th Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation
2025-08-24 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States

Backyard Bash and Tie Dye: Tribes Ephraim and Benjamin Grades 4-5 Tribal Gathering
2025-08-24 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribes Ephraim and Benjamin (Grades 4-5) students are invited to come hang out for an afternoon packed with summer-style fun! We’ll enjoy pizza, make tie-dye creations, zoom down outdoor inflatable water slides, and finish with a sweet dessert.
RSVP by August 21. Registration closes at 12pm. Cancellations after this time may incur a $15 administrative and materials fee.
For questions, please contact Tami Weisman at tweisman@tbeboca.org.
RSVP by Aug 21 at 12pm

Sisterhood: Step Into Conversations and Connections - Season Opener Welcoming Rabbi Ashira Boxman
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
We’re excited to kick off the new year with meaningful connections—and to warmly welcome our new clergy member, Rabbi Ashira Boxman. As we enter the Month of Elul, join us in exploring how you want to step into the new year with Sisterhood—and reflect on the steps you envision for yourself in the year ahead.
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Event Chairs: Alexis Duffy & Jenn Yuil-Steinberg

Teen Tuesdays - 8th, 9th, 11th, & 12th Grade
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Tuesday Evening Religious School - High School
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Please note: 6th grade will not meet on this Tuesday.

Jewish Heritage Tour to Central Europe Informational Meeting
2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Led by Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson
Trip dates: May 31 – June 11, 2026
Discover the profound history and vibrant heritage of Jewish communities across Central Europe. This immersive journey will take you through the heart of Jewish life, exploring significant landmarks, historical sites and cultural treasures. Together we’ll honor the past, celebrate resilience and look toward the future.
Join us for the informational meeting on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 pm, at the Schaefer Family Campus or on Zoom (register to receive the Zoom link). We will review the itinerary and trip highlights, and answer any questions you may have.

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For more information, contact Elinor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2833.

The Giving Tree Informational Meetings
2025-08-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | FL
10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus and on Zoom
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Beck Family Campus and on Zoom
Are you interested in volunteering with The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El?
The Giving Tree was started over 30 years ago as a small group within Temple Beth El providing holiday gifts for a few local families in need. Currently, The Giving Tree serves over 2000 children and adults each year. Our four main programs are Holiday Giving, Quiet Giving, Back To School Program, and Clothing Closet.
Choose from two informational meetings where you will learn about volunteer and leadership opportunities where you can give back. You can make an impact on people in need in our local community and throughout Palm Beach County. Register to attend the meeting in person or on Zoom.
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6th Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation Shabbat Dinner
2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
6th Graders and their families will continue their Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation over a Shabbat dinner. Please register to attend.

RSVP & Register Here

Shabbat Evening Services: Justice Shabbat
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Guided by the words from this week’s Torah portion, Shoftim, which teach us “Tzedek, tzedek, tirdof – Justice, justice you shall pursue,” we will celebrate the social justice work of our congregation, and honor the Co-Chairs of The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El, Inspired by the Legacy of Myra Singer. We are guided this week to pursue justice so that we don’t simply respond to injustice, but we actively seek to ensure a more just, more fair and more equal world.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online on Virtual Beth El.

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