Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Beth El Circles: Art & Soul Circle Weekly Meetup
2026-03-20 12:15 - 14:15, 2026-03-13 12:15 - 14:15 (America/New_York)
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!

Parsha Perspectives
2026-03-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-13 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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Learn to Knit and Crochet - Sisterhood Tikkun Olam Project
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join our Sisterhood for a hands-on workshop where we’ll practice the beautiful art of knitting and crocheting yarmulkes for members of our Temple Beth El community, as well as hats for IDF soldiers!
All Skill Levels Welcome! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to grow your skills, this is the perfect place to start or continue your journey with the opportunity to create meaningful gifts in a warm and supportive environment.
In the next series of classes, patterns will be shared both in person and in our WhatsApp group.
Please register and choose your dates by clicking the button below. We encourage you to attend a minimum of 2 sessions, and feel free to sign up for as many as you’d like!
Thank you so much again for your kindness and commitment to Tikkun Olam. We can’t wait to keep creating together and spreading comfort through every stitch.
Class dates and times:

Tuesday, February 10 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus
Wednesday, February 18 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus
Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus
Wednesday, March 18 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus
Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus
Wednesday, April 29 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus
Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus
Wednesday, May 20 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus

We encourage you to attend a minimum of 2 sessions, but feel free to sign up for as many as you’d like!
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Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg DAYTIME Circle Meetup
2026-03-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-10 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: The Evolution of Jewish Identity
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-10 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 Larry Kotok
Join Rabbi Larry Kotok for a thought-provoking Lunch & Learn series exploring the sweeping evolution of Jewish identity – from Enlightenment to Emancipation, from the rise of Zionism to the complexities of modernity. We, as Jews, have lived through incredible change and we have found new paths. Where are we headed now? Can Passover help us build our identity as Jews facing tomorrow with hope and faith?
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or online.
Zoom Link Livestream YouTube

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-09 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!

Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meeting
2026-03-16 12:00, 2026-03-09 12:00 (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.
*This Day Group is welcoming players with EXPERIENCE ONLY (from INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED).
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!

Bereavement Group
2026-03-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-09 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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SPRING BREAK (No School for Early Childhood - Childcare in Session)
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
During the week of March 16th, the Beth El Early Learning Center will be closed for Puppy Pals, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s for Spring Break.
**Our Childcare Program will remain open during this time.

Rosh Chodesh Women's Group
2026-03-15 09:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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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Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2026-03-14 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.
Zoom Link Livestream

Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
2026-03-14 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!

Shabbat Evening Services
2026-03-13 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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Kol HaNeshama Service in the Round
2026-03-13 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.

Grandparents Shabbat (3's)
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Come celebrate Shabbat with your little ones! Grandparents are invited to join their grandchild at the Beck Family Campus for a special Grandparents Shabbat sing-a-long, followed by a light snack in our Breezeway. We’ll see you there!
Registration for this event is required. Click here to RSVP.

Shugar Family Introduction to Judaism Program
2026-03-11 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.

Antisemitism: Where Are We Today and Where Are We Going with Guest Speaker David Harris
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
David Harris, a lifelong Jewish activist, will be joining us to discuss two important topics: the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran and the rise of antisemitism across the world.
David has spent an illustrious career travelling the world on behalf of the Jewish people. he led the American Jewish Committee (AJC) which has been described by the New York Times as the “dean of American Jewish organizations” from 1990 – 2022. He was referred to by the late Israeli President Shimon Peres as the “foreign minister of the Jewish people.” Harris has been honored more than 20 times by foreign governments for his international work, making him the most decorated American Jewish organizational leader in U.S. history.
His unique experience and lifetime of service to the Jewish people offer him unique insights into the complex global relationships at play as the US and Israel are at war with the Islamic Republic of Iran. He also recently published Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know, sharing his collected wisdom from his life and career on the causes, threats, and potential solutions to this millennia-old concern.
He will share his insights in conversation with Rabbi Greg Weisman and answer questions from the community.
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This program is generously underwritten by the Mason Slaine Family Holocaust Remembrance and Education Endowment Fund, with grateful thanks to Richard and Emily Cohen for sponsoring the evening.

Tuesday Evening Religious School - High School and 6th Grade
2026-03-10 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 at the Beck Family Campus
2026-03-10 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: Chair Yoga
2026-03-10 10:45 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join fellow member and yoga teacher Amy Appel for a rejuvenating session of Chair Yoga. This gentle practice is perfect for all levels and focuses on improving balance, mobility, and flexibility. It’s a wonderful way to relax, recharge, and connect with other members in a calm and welcoming space.
No mat needed. Chairs will be provided.
Temple Beth El members only.
FREE, but registration is required.

6th Grade Sunday Religious School
2026-03-08 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Sisterhood Luncheon: Chutzpah Moments
2026-03-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
10:00 am Boutique and Auction Open
11:45 am Program Begins
12:30 pm Lunch Begins
Boutique Open Until 3:00 pm
We were looking forward to welcoming Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg, authors of The Chutzpah Girls, traveling from Israel for a conversation with our clergy at our luncheon. Unfortunately, due to the war with Iran, they are no longer able to make the journey.
We hold Julie, Tami, and their families in our hearts. We pray for the safety and security of Am Yisrael, the U.S. service men and women in harm’s way, the people of Iran, and every soul impacted in the region during this frightening time.
In moments like these, we gather.
We have summoned our inner chutzpah and we will now present:

Chutzpah Moments
Featuring our clergy:
Rabbi Laila Haas, Rabbi Ashira Boxman, Cantor Lori Brock, and Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Auslander Cohen.
Four remarkable women. One bima. Loads of Chutzpah!

They will share the the bold choices, leaps of faith and the moments that made them who they are.
Together, we will celebrate the courage, resilience, and fierce Jewish spirit that lives right here in our Beth El community; in the women on the bima, and in every woman in the room.

LUNCHEON TICKETS
$72 ELC Member
$136 Member
$200 Guest of Member
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
$1,800 Chutzpah Icon – Registration for 1 + 25 raffle tickets
$1,180 Powerhouse Woman – Registration for 1 + 20 raffle tickets
$720 Fearless Leader – Registration for 1 + 15 raffle tickets
$540 Bold & Brilliant – Registration for 1 + 10 raffle tickets
$360 Rising Force – Registration for 1 + 5 raffle tickets
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