Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Shabbat Evening Services: Parashat Shemot
2025-01-17 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
This Friday we will reflect on our weekly Torah portion as we begin the book of Exodus.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.

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Beth El Circles: Walking Circle Meeting
2025-01-18 09:00 (America/New_York) | FL
‘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.

Musical Torah Study: Singing Through the Sea, Lamenting at the River with Artist in Residence Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz
2025-01-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
How has music expressed both power and joy, suffering and loss, throughout the narrative of the Jewish people? Where do we see our own experiences embedded within these stories? In this text-based class, we’ll explore two key Biblical narratives centering the outpouring of song – building out our own continued stories of powerful prayer from within.
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If you’re joining us virtually, watch the livestream, then join us on Zoom for a breakout session! You will be instructed during the livestream when to join the Zoom meeting. You can also access the Zoom meeting by going to tbeboca.org/mintz
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Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz is an educator, practitioner, and facilitator of Jewish communal music and serves the Hadar Institute as their Director of Tefillah and Music. Both within the beit midrash and out in the community, Deborah strives to interweave song and Torah as integrated tools in the process of unearthing the grassroots creative spirituality of the Jewish and global people. Deborah received rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary where she also earned her master’s in women and gender studies, and holds degrees in music and religious anthropology from the University of Michigan.
Generously funded by the Procacci Family Artist in Residence Endowment.

Other Events with Artist in Residence
Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz:

Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 pm
Sacred Song Circle
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Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm
New Moon Rising Concert: Elana Arian, Chava Mirel, and Deborah Sacks Mintz
Learn more.
Register

Beth El Teens Miami Heat Game
2025-01-19 13:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd,, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Join us in cheering on our Miami Heat as they play the San Antonio Spurs.
Register by Dec 17

New Moon Rising Concert
2025-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
New Moon Rising brings together three of the most dynamic and creative voices in Jewish music – Elana Arian, Deborah Sacks Mintz, and Chava Mirel – and the results are pure magic. A trio of female powerhouses, New Moon Rising embodies the best that musical collaboration can be – a soulful oasis of rich harmonies, deep friendship, and joy.
Student Tickets: $10
General Seating: $18
Preferred Seating: $36
Benefactor Seating: $100
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Other Events with Artist in Residence
Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz:

Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 pm
Sacred Song Circle
Learn more.
Register

Saturday, January 18 at 9:30 am
Musical Torah Study: Singing Through the Sea, Lamenting at the River
Learn more.
Register

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
2025-01-20 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Early Learning Center will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The City of Boca Raton Hosts MLK Jr. Day
2025-01-20 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join the City in honoring and celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let’s represent Temple Beth El at the community breakfast, then feel free to stay all day for the celebration.
FREE and open to the public!
Community Breakfast | 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (220 Ruby Street)
Sponsored by D.I.S.C.- Developing Interracial Social Change Theme: Don’t Give Up on the Dream
Unity March | 10:00 AM
MLK Jr Monument (200 Ruby Street) to Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real)
Featuring Boca Raton Community High School Band & Color Guard
Trolley service is available for those requiring assistance.
Ceremony | 10:30 AM
Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real)
• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alisha Winn
• Mayoral Proclamation
• Community Leader Speeches
• Poetry & Music
• Humanitarian Award Presentation
FREE Unity Celebration | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real)
• Amusement rides & games
• Craft station
• Community partner booths
• Photo Booth
• Food & drinks available for purchase
• Stage performances

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2025-01-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-27 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.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Lunch & Learn: Pathways to Hope and Resilience
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-28 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
Together we will explore the profound works of our January Scholar in Residence, Naomi Levy. Her writing masterfully links together prayer, spirituality and faith.

Session 1: Begin Again
Session 2: Hope Will Find You
Session 3: Einstein and the Rabbi
Session 4: Talking to God

Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
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Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2025-01-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-28 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
2025-01-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | FL
1st Grade through 5th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus

Tuesday Evening Religious School High School Night
2025-01-21 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 High School Classes Grades 9, 10 Grade Confirmation, 11/12 Grades.
This evening also includes the 6th Grade Class.

Parenthood Meeting
2025-01-22 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
Parenthood is a group of parents dedicated to the Beth El Early Learning Center. Parenthood’s motto is: Talk-Join-Connect-Create a Legacy. Our hope is that all Beth El Early Learning Center parents and grandparents will become involved. It all starts by talking and getting to know one another. From there, we hope parents will join this program to make lasting connections and friendships. Building an interwoven community of parents is a large part of our mission. Creating a legacy with positive memories for the children is paramount.
Not a member yet? Click here to join Parenthood!
Can’t attend in person? Zoom in!

Beth El Circles: Art & Artisans Circle Meeting
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Whether your passion is appreciating art, sculpting marble, painting or working with other mediums, you will have an opportunity to share your art, tips and tricks for how you make your creations, and discuss other art and artists from around the world from the comfort and safety of your home. Beginners and experienced artisans are all welcome.
Join the Art & Artisans Circle to be a part of this meeting. The meeting information will be sent to members of the Art & Artisans Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Beth El Circles: Movie Time Circle
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:30 (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!
January’s Movie: Europa Europa.
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.

Kol HaNeshama Service in the Round
2025-01-24 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: January Birthdays
2025-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
At this week’s service we will bless everyone born in the month of January.

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Family Fun Day 2025
2025-01-25 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!
Children will have a blast with incredible bubble fun, a petting zoo, bounce houses, character meet and greets, amazing balloon art, delicious treats, fun games, tattoo art and so much more! Grown-ups can enjoy the excitement of our 50/50 raffle. New families can meet our wonderful teachers and experience our beautiful facility. There’s something for everyone, making it a perfect day for families to enjoy fun-filled moments and good times!
Click here to register and get your raffle tickets!

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2025-01-25 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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Steps for Life 5k Run/Walk
2025-01-26 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431, United States
Join Temple Beth El in supporting Gift of Life Marrow Registry at the 2025 Steps for Life 5k Run/Walk in Boca Raton. Led by team leader Debi Jackman, we are raising funds and awareness for bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants.
Register to walk, or to make a donation here:
Register & Donate
Contact Rabbi Greg Weisman at 561-391-8900 or gweisman@tbeboca.org.

Miami Day Trip to the Nova Exhibition: The Moment Music Stood Still - Morning Trip
2025-01-26 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | FL
8:30 am – Meet at the Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus
9:00 am – Bus departs
3:30 pm – Bus returns to Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus
The Nova Exhibition is an in-depth remembrance of the brutal massacre at The Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. The events of that tragic day will be presented in a moving exhibit contrasting between light and dark, and good and evil. The installation includes remnants salvaged from personal belongings left behind, stories of victims and survivors as well as a healing space to mend spirits, reflect and honor that hopeful plea, “We will dance again”.
Together as a synagogue community we will view the exhibition and then hear from a survivor of the brutal attack, as well as reflect together following the experience.
This groundbreaking installation is presented as a way to empower visitors to responsibly explore & bear witness to the tragic events of October 7th and its aftermath.
$72 per person, includes travel by bus, exhibition admission and lunch at Jaffa, a popular Israeli restaurant
Register
For more information contact Elinor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org.

Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2025-01-26 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.

2nd Grade Family Day at the Jacobson Family Food Pantry
2025-01-26 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Jacobson Family Food Pantry, 430 S. Congress Ave, Delray beach, FL, 33445, United States
Aligned with our curriculum of doing mitzvot, our 2nd graders and their adults volunteer at the Jacobson Family Food Pantry in place of Religious School classes.

Miami Day Trip to the Nova Exhibition: The Moment Music Stood Still
2025-01-26 11:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | FL
11:00 am – Meet at the Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus
11:30 am – Bus departs
6:00 pm – Bus returns to Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus
The Nova Exhibition is an in-depth remembrance of the brutal massacre at The Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. The events of that tragic day will be presented in a moving exhibit contrasting between light and dark, and good and evil. The installation includes remnants salvaged from personal belongings left behind, stories of victims and survivors as well as a healing space to mend spirits, reflect and honor that hopeful plea, “We will dance again”.
Together as a synagogue community we will view the exhibition and then hear from a survivor of the brutal attack, as well as reflect together following the experience.
This groundbreaking installation is presented as a way to empower visitors to responsibly explore & bear witness to the tragic events of October 7th and its aftermath.
$72 per person, includes travel by bus, exhibition admission and lunch at Jaffa, a popular Israeli restaurant
Register
For more information contact Elinor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org.

Beth El Circles: Yiddish Yacking Circle
2025-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-yiddish-yacking-circle-meeting/
Did your Bubbe speak to you in Yiddish? Are you a baleboste? Do you like to lay your keppie on your pillow? Join this Circle to learn and speak Yiddish with other members. Soon your new friends will be kvelling over your Yiddish skills! Sign up now to get connected!
Join the Yiddish Yacking to be a part of this meeting. The meeting information will be sent to members of the Yiddish Yacking Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Pink Dragon Mah Jongg Tournament with Sharsheret
2025-01-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Sharsheret for a Mah Jongg Tournament!

Door prizes
Cash prizes for finalists
50/50 Raffle
Vendors

$72 per person, includes 5 rounds of mah jongg, light breakfast, lunch and snacks. Kosher dietary laws observed.
Deadline to register is January 14, 2025.
Register
All tournament proceeds benefit Sharsheret, an international Jewish non-profit organization that improves the lives of women, men and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through personalized support and saves lives through educational outreach.
