Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Parsha Perspectives
2026-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-09-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Lulavs and Levis: Erev Sukkot Shabbat Service Honoring Chai and New Members
2026-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
We are so delighted to honor our Chai Members – those who have been part of our Temple Beth El family as members for 18 years or more – and welcome our New Members who have recently joined our community.
Join us for a meaningful service, followed by a festive dinner catered by Artisan Foods. A special blessing will be offered to both our Chai and New Members as we celebrate Shabbat and the strength of our community.
All are welcome to attend!
Dinner Prices:
Members: $35 per adult | $20 per child ages 4-12
Guests of Members: $40 per adult | $25 per child ages 4-12
Prices increase by $5 per person as of Wednesday, September 16. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 22.
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Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
2026-09-26 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 Dan Levin
2026-09-26 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.
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Parenthood Presents: Parents' Night Out
2026-09-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | FL
More information coming soon…

8th Grade Madrichim
2026-09-27 08:45 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
8th graders enrolled in our Sunday morning Madrichim program learn to be teacher assistants in our Religious School program.

Sunday Religious School
2026-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

6th Grade Sunday Religious School
2026-09-27 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Bereavement Group
2026-09-28 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
2026-09-28 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: Canasta Circle Meetup
2026-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
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: Book Worms Circle Meetup
2026-09-28 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!

Sukkot Holiday Program - SCHOOL IN SESSION
2026-09-29 | FL
As part of the curriculum, children will learn about the festival of Sukkot and celebrate by decorating the Sukkah, shaking the Lulav and Etrog, as well as singing and dancing!

Sukkot Splash Spectacular - 2s
2026-09-29 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
We will be having a Sukkot Splash Spectacular for our Early Childhood Program students in our Big Backyard!
The celebration will include a Lego bounce house (2s), big water slide (3s/4s), fun on our splash pad, and a special treat inside the sukkah!
On your child’s designated day, please send them to school in their bathing suit, with water shoes, a towel, and a change of clothes. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen prior to dropping your child at school! Please label everything to help us get your child’s belongings back home to you.

Beth El Circles: Chair Yoga
2026-09-29 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.

Lunch & Learn: Israel Votes 2026 - "Never Has There Been Such an Important Election" with Michael Hollander
2026-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2026-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | FL
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 Day Group is welcoming ADVANCED players only.
To receive all the details, please join the Mah Jongg (Day) Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Tuesday Religious School
2026-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Teen Tuesdays - 7th Grade
2026-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | FL

Sukkot Splash Spectacular - 3s
2026-09-30 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Wednesday Religious School
2026-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States

Phone Bank and Chill
2026-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
TAKE ACTION for an hour of phone banking to protect our vote! Enjoy wine and cheese and time with your fellow congregants while we text voters to check their voter registration and make sure that every vote counts. Part of the RAC-FL (Religious Action Center of the Union for Reform Judaism/FL) Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign.
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Sukkot Splash Spectacular - 4s
2026-10-01 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Brotherhood Bourbon Tasting in the Sukkah
2026-10-01 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Celebrate Sukkot and connect with the Temple Beth El Brotherhood at a Bourbon Tasting in the Sukkah! Sukkot is a celebration of nature’s gifts, and on this night we will sit in the sukkah, wave lulav and etrog, and learn about the finest spirits the world has to offer. To ensure that no one is drinking on an empty stomach, a casual dinner is included.
Join the Temple Beth El Brotherhood for this engaging social event as we fulfill the mitzvah to celebrate the festival.
Members: $36 per person
Guests: $41 per person
Prices increase by $5 per person as of Saturday, September 26.
Must be 21+ to attend
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Nefesh Social Sukkah Soiree
2026-10-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for a festive soirée as we celebrate the joy of Sukkot together! Gather under the stars in the Temple Beth El sukkah for an evening of connection, community, and fabulous food.
Enjoy an elevated, authentic Italian dining experience, featuring chef-attended stations where dishes are freshly prepared before your eyes. Savor delicious food, sip from our bar, and share a l’chaim as we come together to make blessings in the sukkah.
$45 per person
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Simchat Torah Holiday Program - SCHOOL IN SESSION
2026-10-02 | FL
As part of the curriculum, students will learn about all about the holiday of Simchat Torah!

Dancing in the Streets of Jerusalem: Simchat Torah Shabbat
2026-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
6:00 pm Service & Consecration
7:00 pm Torah Dance Party, DJ & Pizza Oneg
“The streets of Jerusalem shall once again be filled with the sounds of joy and gladness” (Jeremiah 33:11).
On Simchat Torah, we bring that vision to life as we dance, sing, and celebrate together. Join us as we consecrate our newest Religious School students, bless the babies born closest to this sacred day and unroll the entire Torah scroll, symbolizing that the journey of Jewish learning never ends. Following the service, we will dance the Torah scrolls from the sanctuary into a transformed Milestone Hall inspired by the golden streets of Jerusalem. With a DJ, high-energy music, pizza oneg, and dancing for all ages, we will fill the night with joy, connection, and Jewish pride.
Last year was unforgettable. This year, we’ll take the celebration even higher as we transform our campus into the streets of Jerusalem and rejoice with the Torah in the most spirited way possible. Come ready to dance, celebrate, and write the next chapter of our story together.
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