Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

ELC Chanukah Celebrations (2's & Puppy Pals)
2024-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Our TWOS & PUPPY PALS parents are invited to come join their children in a festive Chanukah sing-a-long! Afterwards, join us for a yummy latke celebration in the Breezeway.
Registration for this event is required. RSVP here.

Wise Aging/Living Alumni Group
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
We are excited to announce our next Wise Aging/Living Alumni Reunion. Our theme will focus on “Chanukah: Finding Light in the Darkness.” We will learn together in one large group session and then move into smaller groups for discussion.
Please note that this program is only for those members who have completed the seven-week Wise Living program (formerly known as
Wise Aging).
Register for the Spring cohort of Wise Living at tbeboca.org/wise-living
For questions, contact Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah at apessah@tbeboca.org.
Register

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2024-12-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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!

Lunch & Learn: Shine a New Light on Chanukah
2024-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-10 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 Laila Haas

Session One: The Light of Resistance: Chanukah’s History and the Maccabees
Session Two: Illuminating Miracles
Session Three: Spiritual Light in the Darkness: The Menorah and its Significance

Explore the deep spiritual and historical dimensions of the Festival of Light. Through examining the themes of resistance, miracles, and the power of light amidst darkness, we will uncover new layers of meaning of the holiday and its rituals.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
Zoom Link Livestream YouTube

ELC Chanukah Celebrations (4's)
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Our FOURS parents are invited to come see their children perform in a festive Chanukah show! Afterwards, join us for a yummy latke celebration in the Breezeway.
Registration for this event is required. RSVP here.

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2024-12-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Teens Volunteer at the Giving Tree
2024-12-16 05:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-11 05:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 6600 N Military Trail Square (South Office Depot Building), 6600 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL, United States
Help out at the Giving Tree with other Temple Beth El teens.
Community Service Hours will be given.
Email Sydney to RSVP – sreisman@tbeboca.org

Scholastic Book Fair
2024-12-16 - 2024-12-20 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Beth El Early Learning Center with great selections for your preschool-aged children! Buy books for Chanukah and support your school or shop for your child’s class book exchange! Online shopping will also be available December 16th – December 29th.

Gift wrapping supplies will be available. We will only be accepting credit cards and Apple Pay —no cash, please.

Book Fair Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

We’re also looking for parent volunteers to help make our Scholastic Book Fair a success. Whether you’re a book lover or just looking to lend a hand, we’d love for you to join us! Click here and volunteer!

Tribal Gathering - STEM Chanukah
2024-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribes Benjamin and Reuben will create Chanukah items using the STEM philosophy following a pizza lunch.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, December 12 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Dec 12

Tribal Gathering - Scavenger Hunt
2024-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribe Zebulon (1st grade) will be looking high and low as they figure out clues to bring them to the final prize after a pizza lunch.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, December 12 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Dec 12

Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-12-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-08 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 Sunday Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Beth El Circles: Canyon Connection
2024-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
CANYON CONNECTION CIRCLE
Whether you live in the Isles, Lakes, Springs or Trails, be part of the Canyon Connection to get to know other Temple families. Share a Happy Hour, or perhaps bring your own picnic to a park, maybe even set up a carpool for ELC!
Details will be sent to members of the Canyon Connection Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Beth El Circles: Animal Lovers Circle
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Meet at a local dog park for a fun morning, followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant where you can bring your furry friend! Come on out and get to know other temple members and their best friend. Members without their own pet are always welcome to join the fun!
Join the Animal Lovers Circle to be a part of this meeting. The meeting information will be sent to members of the Animal Lovers Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2024-12-14 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

Shabbat Evening Services: Saving a Life
2024-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
This Shabbat we will celebrate the extraordinary work of Magen David Adom. Day in and day out MDA works tirelessly to bring aid and relief to those in trauma and crisis in the State of Israel. We celebrate the contributions of the Homer family who will be dedicating a new ambulance this evening.
We will also celebrate those born in the month of December.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.

Livestream YouTube Facebook

Kol HaNeshama Service in the Round
2024-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Welcome Shabbat with a peaceful mind and an open heart at our service in the round. 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 Beck Family Campus.

Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group Meeting
2024-12-13 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.

Beth El Circles: Movie Time Circle
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Break out the popcorn and jammies! Watch the Circle’s movie choice of the month and follow it up with a discussion with other members…a perfect pairing!
December’s Movie: Hester Street (Available on Apple TV, Fandango at Home & Amazon Prime)
Join the Movie Time Circle to be a part of this terrific group. The meeting information will be sent to members of the Movie Time Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of this Circle here.

Mussar and Movement
2024-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
The Yoga Circle is expanding! This beautiful class will be led by Rabbi Amy Pessah and Yoga Teacher/Member Amy Appel.
The class will intertwine Yoga with the study of Mussar – a Jewish spiritual practice that gives guidance on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Each monthly class will focus on a different human attribute and how to work on achieving it in mind, body and spirit.
*Please bring a mat.
Register

Parenthood Meeting
2024-12-11 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
Join us for the First Annual Parenthood Cookie Exchange! Celebrate the season by bringing 2 dozen of your signature cookies to share.
Don’t forget to bring a copy of your recipe to contribute to the Parenthood Cookie Recipe Book. We can’t wait to see you there!
Can’t attend in person? Zoom in!

Chanukah by Design: The Story Behind the USPS Chanukah Stamp and Paper-Cutting Class
2024-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for a special session with Jeanette Kuvin Oren, the designer of the USPS Chanukah Stamp, and a talented Judaic artist. Learn the story behind the Chanukah Stamp designed by Jeanette Kuvin Oren. Chanukah stamps have special significance to our congregation, since Temple Beth El was the site of the 2016 national Chanukah stamp dedication ceremony.
Jeanette will share insights into her creative process for designing the stamp, as well as her work on commissioned Torah mantles, Ark curtains, wall hangings, and mosaics.
Jeanette will also lead us in a hands-on paper-cutting lesson. Afterward, enjoy refreshments and the chance to chat with her!
Since 1984, Jeanette has worked with more than 400 synagogues around the world. Jeanette was featured on the acclaimed national documentary series Artful. In 2019, Jeanette made the Torah covers for Temple Beth El. Jeanette and her husband Dr. Dan Oren are new residents of Boca Raton.
Limited space available for the paper-cutting class. Everyone is welcome to attend the lecture.
Registration: Class
Registration: Lecture ONLY
This experience is funded by the Friends of Music and the Arts.

Tuesday Evening Religious School Middle School Night
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
This is for Tuesday, Evening Middle School Classes Grades 6,7 and 8.
This evening also includes the 10th Grade Confirmation Class.

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-12-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
1st Grade through 5th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus

Sisterhood Luncheon: Self-Care Redefined with Erica Diamond
2024-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
You are warmly invited to a special Sisterhood Luncheon featuring Erica Diamond, a renowned entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon where you can connect with our Sisterhood over a delicious meal and meaningful conversations. Erica will share her insights on balancing ambition with mindfulness, offering empowering inspiration that uplifts us all.
Don’t miss this enriching experience where community, support, and growth unite in the true spirit of sisterhood. We look forward to seeing you there!
LUNCHEON REGISTRATION

$72 Temple Beth El ELC Member
$136 Temple Beth El Member
$180 Temple Beth El Guest

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

$1,800 Connect and Thrive – Registration for 1 + 25 raffle tickets
$1,180 Peace of Mind – Registration for 1 + 20 raffle tickets
$720 Rest and Recharge – Registration for 1 + 15 raffle tickets
$540 Move and Grove – Registration for 1 + 10 raffle tickets
$360 Fuel for Life – Registration for 1 + 5 raffle tickets

Register

ABOUT ERICA DIAMOND
On a global mission to redefine self-care, Erica Diamond is a sought-after Media Expert, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author of List Your Goals Journal and Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast. Erica has been named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada, FORBES Magazine’s Top 100 Sites for Women and a Profit Hot 50 Canadian Company. Erica is a busy mom of two boys, ‘bad cook,’ and a new drummer!

Beth El Circles: Cycling Circle Meeting
2024-12-08 06:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
RSVP by contacting Mike Simon either by calling or texting 561-271-7797.
For all rides, helmets are required. Bring water, spare tubes and tools to change a tire in case of a flat.
If you have not filled out a signed release form, it is required for participation. Please email the signed form to Julie Cooper beforehand or bring it with you to the ride.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.
