Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-01 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.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, 19785-1 Hampton Drive, Boca Raton, 33434, United States
Thanksgiving is a time to recognize the blessings we have received and show our gratitude. All are invited to join the many houses of worship in Boca Raton gathered together for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Seder. We will share reflections on appreciating our gifts through symbolic foods and meaningful questions, and hear from faith leaders in our community, including Temple Beth El’s clergy.
No cost to attend.
Location: Congregation Shaarei Kodesh
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Hosted by the Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association

Lunch & Learn: Who Are the Jews—And Who Can We Become? Exploring the Work of Rabbi Donniel Hartman
2025-11-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Taught by Rabbi Laila Haas
This six-session course explores Rabbi Donniel Hartman’s book, Who Are the Jews—And Who Can We Become?, exploring the evolving story of Jewish identity. We will examine the tension between Genesis Judaism (identity through belonging) and Exodus Judaism (identity through values and practice) and consider how their interplay shapes our collective story and helps us write the next part of our story.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
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Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2025-11-18 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
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Tuesday Evening Religious School - Middle School and Confirmation
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Parenthood Meeting
2025-11-19 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
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!

School Picture Make-Up Day
2025-11-19 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
If your child missed picture day, please send them photo ready on Wednesday, November 20th for picture make-up day. TSS Photography will be taking photos from 9:30am to 11:00am. To ensure your child is able to take a make-up photo, please make sure they are in school during those hours.

After picture make-up day, you will receive an email from TSS Photography directly offering you packages for purchase.

Shugar Family Introduction to Judaism Program
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Interested in a deeper understanding of the basics of Jewish life or thinking about converting to Judaism? Then Temple Beth El’s Introduction to Judaism class might be for you. This 18-session weekly course taught by our clergy with other experts in the community covers topics such as holidays, customs, life-cycle events, values, theology, prayers and rituals, Jewish texts, history, and Hebrew.
Introduction to Judaism is open to Jews and non-Jews alike. Often, a Jewish partner, friend, or family member will choose to accompany the prospective convert to the classes. This class is also useful for non-Jews who do not intend to convert but are interested in learning more about Judaism. It is also helpful for people who were born and raised as Jews but feel as though they never received a solid Jewish education. All are welcome.
Please note: this is not a drop-in course. Registration is required for the full 18-session program so participants can enjoy the complete learning experience.
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Contact Aileen Spilka, Clergy Senior Associate, at ASpilka@tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900 for more information.

Wise Living 2.0 - A Meaningful Life: Creating a Mussar Practice
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Built on the foundation of the Wise Living curriculum, this course invites participants into greater depth as we work toward cultivating spiritual qualities and embracing life’s transitions. This four-session class (with an optional fifth session) delves deeper into our inner lives through the use advanced Mussar practices, text study, contemplative tools, and peer dialogue to expand spiritual resilience and deepen soul traits.
This class is only for those who have already completed the original Wise Living / Wise Aging program and are ready for a more advanced, integrative spiritual practice based on Mussar teachings and techniques.
Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah and Rabbi Greg Weisman will co-facilitate these classes.
This is not a beginner’s class—it’s a sacred deepening space. If you’re ready to enrich your practice, sustain your spiritual discipline, and live life with greater mindfulness, intention and heart, join us.
$50 participation fee, includes a copy of “Everyday Holiness” by Alan Morinis
*Please note that we need a minimum of 8 people to run this program.
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Beth El Circles: Yiddish Yacking Circle Meeting
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-yiddish-yacking-circle-4/
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!
To receive zoom link and details, please join the Yiddish Yacking Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Unity for Israel Dessert Reception Honoring Judith Chason
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join together with Israel Bonds Palm Beach, Adam Hasner (President of Florida Atlantic University), and fourteen synagogues around Palm Beach as we honor Temple Beth El member, Judith Chason, and celebrate unity for Israel.
$25 per person
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Beth El Circles: Art & Soul Circle Weekly Meetup
2025-11-21 12:15 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | FL
Whether you’re a lifelong art lover or just beginning to explore your creative side, this Circle celebrates artistic expression in all its forms—visual, musical, and more. We’ll visit museums & galleries, attend live concerts, and come together for relaxed, hands-on creative sessions. All are welcome! Whether you’re eager to deepen your cultural experience or simply seeking a peaceful way to unwind, join us in a supportive, soul-nourishing space where creativity, community, and culture come alive.
To receive all the details of this meetup, please join the Art & Soul Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Kol HaNeshama Service in the Round
2025-11-21 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.

The Giving Tree Holiday Wish List Assist
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Please pick a Holiday Wish List from The Giving Tree. While many of us look forward to to joy of the holiday season, for those in our community facing poverty or hardship, holiday time can feel especially difficult. With your help, The Giving Tree spreads holiday cheer to more than 2,000 children, families, and seniors in our local community.
Volunteers will be at Shabbat services on the following dates to help you pick a wish list. The Giving Tree Holiday Wish Lists are available on both campuses and online at thegivingtreeboca.org.

Friday, October 31 at the Schaefer Family Campus – 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, November 7 at the Schaefer Family Campus – 6:00 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, November 14 at the Beck Family Campus – 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat
Friday, November 14 at the Schaefer Family Campus – 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, November 21 at the Schaefer Family Campus – 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, November 28 at the Schaefer Family Campus – 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service

Shabbat Evening Services: Celebrating November Birthdays
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
We will have a special blessing on the bima for everyone born in the month of November.

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Sababa Friendsgiving
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
On Friday, November 21st, You’re Invited to a special Shabbat dinner + Friendsgiving celebration, hosted by OneTable and Sababa Boca!
Join us for an evening of warmth, tradition, and gratitude as we come together to celebrate Shabbat and Friendsgiving in the spirit of community.
This is a special gathering for the young Jewish community in their 20s and 30s to share a beautiful meal, great company, and the joy of being together.
$18 per person.
Your ticket includes:

Dinner – full course Italian family style
Soft drinks, and wine
Shabbat blessings + Challah
being together as a community

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Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
2025-11-22 05:30 - 07:30, 2025-11-29 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York) | FL
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!

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2025-11-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-11-29 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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Rosh Chodesh Women's Group
2025-11-23 09:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join us in our monthly Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group, where we will delve into the insights of celebrated women authors through their poetry and prose. In a nurturing atmosphere, we will participate in meaningful discussions and welcome the spirit of renewal and inspiration that each new month offers, while participating in various creative activities to explore our unique, personal identities as Jewish women.
2025-2026 Dates:

Sunday, July 27
Sunday, August 17 (at the home of Gina Shugar)
Sunday, October 19
Sunday, November 23
Sunday, December 21
Sunday, January 25
Sunday, February 15
Sunday, March 15
Sunday, April 12
Sunday, May 31

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Bereavement Group
2025-11-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-01 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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Thanksgiving Break - No School
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28 | FL
The Beth El Early Learning Center will be closed from Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break. School will re-open on Monday, December 1st.

Shabbat Evening Services
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us for Shabbat Evening Services.

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