Religious School at the Schaefer Family Campus
2024-01-21 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-28 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Kindergarten through 6th Grade Religious School classes begin at the Schaefer Family Campus.

Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-01-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-28 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 Religious School classes begin at the Beck Family Campus.

Make Our Garden Grow with Sisterhood and Rosh Chodesh
2024-01-21 09:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Liumi West Retreat, 156th Court South, Delray Beach, FL, 33446, United States
All of Sisterhood is welcome and invited to join us for this month’s Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group meeting where we will discuss Brene Brown’s book, “The Gifts of Imperfection” Guidepost #5.
9:15 am Rosh Chodesh – Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty (no need to have read the book, cliff notes will be available!)
10:45 am – Snacks and Shmooze
11:00 am – Tu Bishvat Program with Shayndel Plotkin, founder and Director of Liumi West Retreat, Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah and Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
Shayndel will take us on a nature walk and tour of the tree farm that she and her husband have turned into a retreat center for the South Palm Beach Jewish Community. Be prepared to get dirty! We will be planting a “Beth El” garden together, and talk about the lessons we can learn from the tree’s and nature, and the importance of a community working together to plant roots for the next generation. There will also be an opportunity to give to the Jewish National Fund to help plant tree’s in Israel.
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5th Grade Family Day
2024-01-21 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
5th Grade Family Day
Sunday, January 21st
9:30am-11:30am
Schaefer Family Campus
Come to the Schaefer Family Campus (333 SW 4th Ave) on Sunday, January 21st at 9:30am with your 5th grader for our annual Family Day. This is a chance to learn together as families with Heather Erez and a member of our clergy. We ask that you make alternative plans for any siblings.
There will be no regular 5th grade classes on the Beck Family Campus or the Schaefer Family Campus that Sunday morning.

Tribal Gathering - Cake Decorating
2024-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribe Menashe (1st grade) will decorate their own cakes to bring home following a pizza lunch.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, January 18 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Jan 18

The Banned Book Club
2024-01-21 12:15 - 13:45 (America/New_York)
This is a book club for those in grades 7-12 who say NO to book Censorship. Through the year we will have regular book discussions, create art, and culminate our experience with a Shabbat Service giving our perspective on book censorship and what it means for our future.
Reading list in no particular order. The Diary of Anne Franke, My Sisters Keeper, The Perks of Being a Wall Flower, The Kite Runner, and Looking for Alaska. The books that have been chosen all have been on a list for censorship or to be banned somewhere in the United States.
All Banned Book Club Meeting Dates:
August 27, October 1, November 12, January 21, February 11, April 5th (Censorship shabbat led by teens), April 7
For more information about this program, please contact Ross Glinkenhouse.
Join The Book Club

New Member Meet & Greet
2024-01-21 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
We invite those who joined as new members from February 2023 until now to an open house to get to know the clergy, staff and other new members. This get together takes place near Tu B’shvat – the new year of trees – to celebrate our new members who are putting down roots and growing as part of our Temple family.
Enjoy an up-close and in-person tour of the Schaefer Family Campus as well as light refreshments. This event welcomes singles, couples and families with children of all ages, and is a true reflection of our richly diverse and welcoming Beth El community.
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If you have any questions, contact Debbie Eisenberg at deisenberg@tbeboca.org.
The New Member Meet & Greet is hosted by our Membership Committee and generously underwritten by Sisterhood and Brotherhood.

Sababa: Sunset Tiki Cruise
2024-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Tiki Taxi and Cruises, 728 Casa Loma Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435, United States
Young Jewish Professionals in their 20s and 30s are invited to join Sababa Boca for an afternoon of good drinks, friends, and fun as we cruise down the Intracoastal.
The event is $10, and food and drinks will be for sale on the boat.
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Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2024-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Moderate Conversational Hebrew at 2:00 pm
Meetings are weekly on Zoom at 2:00 pm for Moderate Conversational Hebrew
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.

Spring Mommy & Me Class (18-24 Months)
2024-01-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-01-25 09:15 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Tu B'Shevat Holiday Program- SCHOOL IN SESSION
2024-01-23 09:00 - 2024-01-25 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The children will enjoy a day of fun and learning about the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat.

Spring Mommy & Me Class (12-18 Months)
2024-01-23 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2024-01-23 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!

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-01-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
1st Grade through 5th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Beth El Rocks Teen Band
2024-01-23 17:15 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Temple Beth El Teen Band is an inclusive and exciting way for students to deepen their connections to music and our community through melodies, both sacred and secular. Teens learn about a variety of musical styles, as well as have opportunities for performances at the Temple and beyond.
Want to learn more fill out our Interest Form, or email Cantorial Soloist Jake.

BOFTY Hour Before Religious School
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Come for dinner and a social experience created by teens for teens!
Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 6:30pm Social experience is from 6:30pm to 7:00pm

Tuesday High School (& 6th) at the Beck Family Campus
2024-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
6th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
2024-01-25 17:30 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | https://tbeboca.org/event/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-12/
Students who will become Bar/Bat Mitzvah between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025 are invited to this online clergy led 9 week course.
Link will be provided via email.

Coping with the Crisis in Israel: How do we Combat Feeling Powerless to Help? with Rabbi David Baum
2024-01-25 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
As part of Temple Beth El’s response to the ongoing war in Israel, we are partnering with Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services and our Boca Raton community clergy to offer the following virtual programs to help cope with our ever-changing world.
Each program will be facilitated by Danielle Greenblatt and a Boca Raton clergy member. In creating a space for us to share what we are going through, we also create community, hope and healing.
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Register for other events:

Wednesday, January 10 – How do we Cope with Watching Antisemitism Rise Around Us? with Rabbi Josh Broide and Danielle Greenblatt, LCSW – Learn more.
Thursday, February 8 – How do we Cope with the Anxiety of Feeling Unsafe? with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw and Danielle Greenblatt, LCSW – Learn more.
Wednesday, February 21 – How do we Talk to Kids about Israel and Current Events? with Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah and Danielle Greenblatt, LCSW – Learn more.

Shabbat Shira with Josh Warshawsky
2024-01-26 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
On this Sabbath of Song we welcome world renowned composer, educator and spiritual leader, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and acclaimed violinist, Coleen Dieker. Together with our clergy team, they will fill our sanctuary with their music – many melodies which have become part of our Beth El minhag. We will chant the “Song of the Sea” from this week’s Torah portion, as Rabbi Warshawsky will offer inspiring and insightful words as well as his amazing melodies and Ruach! Sponsored by Temple Beth El Friends of Music and the Arts
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.

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Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meeting
2024-01-27 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York)
Put on your running shoes and ‘Jog with the Jews’ when you join other members to take a run together for some exercise and fun.
Meets every Saturday at 5:30 am at WALGREENS location and at 6:00 am at the PALMETTO location!
Both runs are approximately a 5 mile run, with different stopping points.
Join the Runners’ Circle to be a part of this meeting. The exact meeting locations will be sent to members of the Runners’ Circle
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Beth El Circles: Walking Circle Meeting
2024-01-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
‘Put one foot in front of the other’… Whether you are already an avid walker, or just starting out, join this Beth El Circle to spend time with other members while enjoying the great outdoors.
Join the Walking Circle to be a part of this meeting. The meeting information will be sent to members of the Walking Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Family Fun Day 2024
2024-01-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Join us for an amazing, fun-filled day and open house!
For our families, this is a day of enjoyment and our way of saying “Thank You” for being part of our wonderful community. New families can meet our wonderful teachers and experience our beautiful facility. Kids will enjoy rides, carnival games, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, gardening projects, balloon animals, and a special Shabbat experience!
Click here to register!
Registration closes on Friday, January 26th at 12pm.

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2024-01-27 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 Morning Service and Musical Torah Study with Josh Warshawsky
2024-01-27 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 Warshawsky in our courtyard for an outdoor Shabbat musical experience where we will explore the Torah portion through music and inspirational thought.
In person at the Schaefer Family Campus.

ABOUT RABBI JOSH WARSHAWSKY
Rabbi Josh Warshawsky is a nationally touring Jewish musician, songleader, composer, and educator, who has shared his original melodies and teachings with over 150 Jewish communities throughout the United States, Canada, the UK, and Israel. Josh seeks to build intentional praying communities, and composes melodies to open up new possibilities for understanding the deep meaning of the words of our tradition.
Originally from Deerfield, IL, Josh spent the past decade living in New York, Los Angeles, and Israel. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Adina Allen, and their daughter, Jona.

Teacher Assistant Program
2024-01-28 08:45 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Our Teacher Assistants’ (TA’s) work as a partner to the teacher and role model to the students in our classrooms. Ta’s are encouraged to share their skills while leading and also supporting the learning going on in the classrooms. Because these teens are helping younger students learn in a Jewish environment, we feel its important they are also are Jewish learners themselves. Teens must be enrolled in Teen Beyachad or Tuesday Night Classes in order to be a teacher Assistant. This is a year long Commitment where teens can receive either Community service hours or a stipend paid out twice a year. Participants in this program can choose to work Sundays / Tuesday afternoons or both.
If you have any questions about this program, please email Ross Glinkenhouse.

Tribal Gathering - Tu B'Shevat Planting
2024-01-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribe Ephraim (2nd Grade) channels their green thumbs and plant for Tu B’Shevat following a pizza lunch.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, January 25 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Jan 25
