Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group Meeting
2026-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-04 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.

Parsha Perspectives
2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-04 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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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 (America/New_York) | Miller’s Ale House, 1200 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton,, 33431, United States
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.
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10th Grade Confirmation
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York)
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 (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: Canasta Circle Meetup
2026-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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
2026-09-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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
2026-09-07 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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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 (America/New_York)
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.
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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 (America/New_York)
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.
High Holy Days 2026 Homepage

Selichot With Soul: Live Recording of Essential Questions With Soul Podcast
2026-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Bat Mitzvah of Talia Wiseman
2026-09-05 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch on our livestream.
Livestream

Shabbat Morning Minyan
2026-09-05 10:45 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join our clergy for a monthly Shabbat morning experience, that combines the ancient words of our sages with the beautiful power of music. A light nosh will be served following the service.
In person at the Schaefer Family Campus.

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2026-09-05 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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Elul Immersion (Mikveh) Ritual at the Beach with Rabbi Laila Haas
2026-09-05 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 N State Road A-1-A, N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
As we prepare for the High Holy Days, we gather at the ocean to immerse ourselves in the renewing and rejuvenating embrace of mayyim chayyim, living waters. This sacred act symbolizes our spiritual cleansing and readiness to begin a new year.
We will participate in a Shabbat experience with song and prayer connecting us to the themes of introspection, repentance, and renewal and then enter the water together.
You can wear a bathing suit or clothing that is comfortable to wear into the ocean. We will meet at the South Beach Park Pavilion at 9:30 am.
Want to ride together? Meet at the Schaefer Family Campus at 9:00 am to park and carpool together for easier parking at the beach!
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If you have any questions, please contact Aileen Spilka at ASpilka@tbeboca.org.

Bar Mitzvah of Jesse Vahab
2026-09-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States

Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
2026-09-05 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York)
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!

High School Sleepover & Sunrise Selichot
2026-09-04 20:00 - 2026-09-05 08:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a sleepover at the Schaefer Family Campus!
We’ve got movies to watch, activities to be played and face masks to be used.
We will go directly from the Schaefer Family Campus to the Beach for sunrise!
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Shabbat at Six
2026-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for a soulful Shabbat service, filled with music, meaning, and community.

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Sacred Space for Sacred Preparation
2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Tuesdays, August 18, 25, and September 1 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Thursdays, August 20, 27 and September 3 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
The month of Elul is a sacred threshold, a season of preparation that invites us to pause between what has been and what is yet to come. As we stand at the doorway of a new year, we are called to reflect on who we have been, who we are becoming, and what we hope to carry forward into 5787.
Throughout Elul, the doors of our sacred spaces will be open, creating space for quiet reflection, personal prayer, and sacred intention. Come and stand in front of the open ark, in the presence of our Torah scrolls. Bring your hopes, your questions, your gratitude, and your longings for the year to come. Allow yourself to linger in the stillness, to listen deeply, and to notice what is stirring within.
May this time offer a moment to reconnect with your truest self and to open your heart to the possibilities that await. Come Alone. Come with Family. Come with a Friend.

Parenthood x Nefesh Social Presents: Girls' Night Out Challah Bake
2026-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Girls, this night is just for you! Come join us for an evening of inspiration and laughter led by Rabbi Ashira Boxman. You’ll connect with fellow school moms and other women in their 20s and 30s, experience the beautiful mitzvah of making challah, and enjoy a night that fills both the heart and the soul.
Don’t miss out—this will be a night to remember!
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