Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Welcome Back Tot Shabbat
2023-08-12 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
School is back in session! Join us for a fun Tot Shabbat Service in our Kehillah Center. Reconnect with old friends, meet new ELC families, and get in the school spirit! After the service, join us for a yummy Oneg, followed by a magic show!
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Religious School at the Schaefer Family Campus
2023-08-13 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-20 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
2023-08-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-20 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.

Religious School 101 - Schaefer Family Campus
2023-08-13 09:15 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Get all your Religious School questions answered with Heather Erez and Rabbi Greg after the all school 9am drop off in the lobby. We will begin the Religious School 101 portion in the Beit Midrash for parents at 9:15am.

Religious School 101 - Beck Family Campus
2023-08-13 11:15 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Get all your Religious School questions answered with Heather Erez and Rabbi Greg before pick up in the Kehillah Center.

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2023-08-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-22 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!

Parenthood Meeting
2023-08-16 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!

Temple Beth El Facing East: A Jewish Journey Through Morocco (Informational Meeting)
2023-08-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Travel with Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson and explore the Jewish story in Morocco. Walk through ancient fortresses, palaces, and walled cities that have come back to life. Explore marketplaces with snake charmers, street vendors, musicians, acrobats and more. Experience the world of the Berbers, bake bread, work with clay and take a hike into the Atlas Mountains. Space limited to one bus, 20 person minimum for the trip to go.
For more information contact Elinor Josephson at 561-314-2833 or ejosephson@tbeboca.org.
Trip Date:
Sunday, February 18 – Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cost:
$6,295 per person double occupancy land only.
$7,650 per person single occupancy land only
$300 per person Registration fee to Temple Beth El
Join us for the informational meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus or on Zoom.
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End of Summer Shabbat Dinner for K-12 Families
2023-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
For our members with children in the grades K-12 – join us on Friday, August 18 at 6:30 pm at the Beck Family Campus for an intimate Shabbat experience with delicious food, good friends and songs. Make sure to bring your Shabbat candles and candlestick holders so we can celebrate Shabbat together!
Space is limited. Registration required by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15.
Register before August 10th:
Adults: $20
Children Under 12: $12
Prices go up after August 10th:
Adults: $25
Children Under 12: $16
Register
Menu
Adults:
• Israeli style chicken shwarma
• Middle eastern rice
• Vegetable medley
• Salad
• Hummus
Kids:
• Pasta
• Chicken fingers
• Baby carrots
Dessert:
• Dairy-free mango sorbet
• Cookies.

Shabbat Evening Services: Elul
2023-08-18 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
On this Shabbat before we enter the month of Elul, the month when we prepare ourselves for the holy days, we will ready ourselves spiritually, intellectually and emotionally to enter these days of introspection. We will also offer a special blessing to everyone born in the month of August.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.
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Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meeting
2023-08-19 05:30 - 07:30, 2023-08-26 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York) | FL
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.

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2023-08-19 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

Rosh Chodesh: Mind, Body, Spirit
2023-08-20 09:15 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | South County Park – Cypress Pavillion, 11500 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Take a little time to focus on yourself, to breathe and to bond with other incredible women in our community. We will use Brene Brown’s Book, The Gifts of Imperfection, as an anchor for meaningful and interactive discussions framed with Jewish wisdom to welcome each new month. This program will be led by Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen and Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.
Please note our new location: South County Park, Cypress Pavilion.
Dates this year include:

August 20 – Elul – Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think
October 15 – Cheshvan – Cultivating Self Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism
November 12 – Kislev – Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness
December 10 – Tevet – Cultivating Gratitude and Joy: Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark
January 21 – Sh’vat – Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty
February 11 – Adar I – Cultivating Creativity: Letting Go of Comparison
March 10 – Adar II – Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self-Worth
April 14 – Nisan – Cultivating Calm and Stillness: Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle
May 19 – Iyar – Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To”
June 2 – Sivan – Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance: Letting Go of Being Cool and “Always in Control”

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Parent Tribe Simeon - Coffee at Carmela's
2023-08-20 09:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Carmela West Delray, 8918 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach
Reconnect and meet with fellow Tribe Simeon (5th grade) parents for coffee and brunch in West Delray.

6th Grade Family Day - Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation
2023-08-20 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
6th Graders and their families will learn all the ins and outs of having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth El. Students must be accompanied by their adults.

Rehearsals - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2023-08-20 12:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Rehearsal Schedule
Ensemble: 12:00-3:30
Principal Roles: 2:30-5:30pm
*A pizza lunch will be provided from 12:00-12:30pm for students who were in Religious School that day. Your child is welcome to bring a lunch which should be left at the front desk at 9am on the way to Religious School. They will be refrigerated.
All participants must be signed up to participate.
Sign Up Here
In partnership with Barclay Performing Arts.
Email Heather Erez for questions.

Fall Mommy & Me Class (12-18 Months)
2023-08-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2023-08-22 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.

Midweek Religious School 101 - Beck Family Campus
2023-08-22 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Get all your Religious School questions answered with Heather Erez before pick up.

Tuesday High School (& 6th) at the Beck Family Campus
2023-08-22 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.

Open House for Prospective Members
2023-08-23 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Tour, schmooze and get to know us!
We are thrilled to welcome the community to our Schaefer Family Campus in East Boca Raton for an Open House. Meet our clergy and some of our professional staff and educators, tour the building, learn about the gorgeous Judaic art installations and experience Temple Beth El‘s beautiful expression of Judaism for yourselves.
Temple Beth El is one of our country’s most vibrant and highly respected Reform congregations. From a small group of committed pioneers who formed the Boca Raton Hebrew Congregation in 1967, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton has grown to be the largest congregation in our area. It is a center of Jewish tradition, connection, culture, learning and community. Throughout our history we have sought to create a spirit of warmth, intimacy and vitality in all that we are and do, welcoming all people who wish to pursue a meaningful Jewish life and a strong sense of community. We believe strongly in making a difference in each member’s life, in the larger community, in Israel, and in our world.
Sign up for our Open House: tour, schmooze and receive a special gift.
Two time slots: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, or 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Register

Open House for Prospective Members
2023-08-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Tour, schmooze and get to know us!
We are thrilled to welcome the community to our Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton for an Open House. Meet our clergy and some of our professional staff and educators, tour the building, learn about the gorgeous Judaic art installations and experience Temple Beth El’s beautiful expression of Judaism for yourselves.

Temple Beth El is one of our country’s most vibrant and highly respected Reform congregations. From a small group of committed pioneers who formed the Boca Raton Hebrew Congregation in 1967, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton has grown to be the largest congregation in our area, a center of Jewish tradition, connection, culture, learning and community. Throughout our history we have sought to create a spirit of warmth, intimacy and vitality in all that we are and do, welcoming all people who wish to pursue a meaningful Jewish life and a strong sense of community. We believe strongly in making a difference in each member’s life, in the larger community, in Israel, and in our world.

Sign up to tour, schmooze and receive a special gift.
Two time slots: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, or 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Register

Fall Mommy & Me Class (18-24 months)
2023-08-24 09:15 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Make a Round Rosh HaShanah Challah
2023-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Make your round Rosh HaShanah challah with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw and Tami Weisman at the Beck Family Campus!
It is custom to eat round challah at the Jewish new year. Come learn how to make delicious challah with two experts, and while the dough rises, learn about the power and meaning of the new year. After the dough rises, we will learn how to braid a round challah that you can take home, freeze and bake for the High Holy Days.
We have reached capacity for this event and registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Aileen Spilka at ASpilka@tbeboca.org.
Sponsored by Sisterhood, Tribal Council, and Parenthood.

2024 Israel Trip (Informational Meeting)
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Plan ahead with as we travel to Israel in June 2024 with Rabbi Dan Levin, Elinor Josephson and other members of Temple Beth El. Explore Israel’s rich history, modern culture and stunning landscapes; learn, pray, connect, climb, hike, tour, taste, sing, dance, shop, relax – all this and more during this two-week trip of a lifetime.
Trip Date: Monday, June 3 – Sunday, June 16, 2024
Informational Meeting: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7:00 pm, in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or on Zoom
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Shabbat Evening Services: Ki Tetzei - Leading the Ethical Life
2023-08-25 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Parashat Ki Tetzei teaches us our duties to each other to build a holy society. This Shabbat we explore the nature of Jewish ethics, and the challenge to live in service to others.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.
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