Welcome to Congregation Beth Elohim
We are a close-knit community synagogue in Acton, Massachusetts, about 25 miles northwest of Boston. We draw our membership from over a dozen surrounding cities and towns. Since our founding in 1969 we have been independent and non-affiliated, allowing us to open our doors to all, regardless of religious background or practice. We are a vibrant, diverse, caring and active community. Join us at a service or event! Click here to learn more about who we are.
Exploring Judaism led by Rabbi David ♦ Four Monday evenings January 23 to February 13 via Zoom only ♦ 7:00 to 8:30 pm
This is an ideal course for interfaith couples and individuals that want to learn more about Judaism. Rabbi David is leading this course to help you learn some of the basic tenets of Judaism. There is no charge but you must register to receive the Zoom attendance information.
Sisterhood Galentine's Day Dinner at Frolic and Detour in Acton ♦ Thursday, February 16 ♦ 6:30 PM
Ladies celebrating ladies! Our annual Galentine's celebration is back IN PERSON. Enjoy dinner along with a Signature Sisterhood cocktail. Sign up by February 13th.
Sisterhood Snowshoe/ Winter Hike & Hot Beverages Around the Fire Pit ♦ Sunday, February 26 ♦ 3:30 PM
Pull out your snowshoes or microspikes and join us for some fun in the snow followed by snacks & hot beverages. Gear is available to borrow. Cost is $5.00 for members and $18.00 for non-members. Sign up and pay here.
Israel Discussion Series-Session 1 ♦ Wednesday, February 8 ♦ 7:00 PM, in person at CBE & via Zoom
The Adult Education committee is pleased to host a series of informal group discussions on congregants’ experiences in, or connections to, Israel. Bob Becker will discuss his summer trip to Israel to visit his brother and study at the Shalom Hartman Institute Community Leadership Program in Jerusalem. Join us to hear what Bob learned. Please sign up here.
CBE Purim Celebration 5783! ♦ Services & Events from March 6 to March 12
♦ Purim Party (Adults Only) - Saturday, March 11th at 7:30 PM: Join us for fun, games, drinks and food, and costumes! Sign up and pay here.
♦ Family Purim Celebration - Sunday, March 12th at 9:30 AM: See a puppet show and work on a social action project!
♦ Purim Carnival - Sunday, March 12th around 10:45 AM: Bortherhood and BBYO bring us both old and new games! Light lunch will be available for purchase.
Torah Talk with Rabbi David ♦ Thursdays at lunchtime via ZOOM only ♦ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM starting October 13th
Rabbi David continues our lunchtime Thursday class. It will be a general text study class, bringing in Talmud, Mishnah, Torah and other sacred texts. It could also cover Jewish values, current events and holidays. Class will be held on ZOOM only. Please sign up HERE and join us when you can!
High Holiday Appeal Campaign, "We Are CBE"
Our CBE community is comprised of a variety of members from different backgrounds and with different reasons for being part of our community. It is the uniqueness and contributions of each of our members that makes our community special. Go to our High Holiday Appeal page to submit your "get to know you" form and to donate!
Tue, February 7 2023
16 Shevat 5783
CBE Covid Guidelines
Click here to read our COVID guidelines and please follow these when joining us.
We need more people power to support our hybrid services!
We are fortunate to have so many amazing people working hard to create safe and accessible services for all. Find details and sign up HERE to be an Oneg Host, Greeter or a ZOOM Host to help make these services successful.
CBE and ADL's Kulanu Initiative
CBE has joined the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Kulanu initiative which targets antisemitism, discrimination, and hate speech. Read more here.
CBE is a member of the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project.
Recurring Services & Events
Mincha Services
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00pm for about 10 minutes. Siddur LINKS
Torah Talk with Rabbi David
Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Subscribe to our mailing list!
Call Shoshana in the synagogue office, 978-263-3061, to be added to our mailing list. You will receive our newsletters, the weekly Star-Lite, the monthly Star and more.
We've gone solar!
In observance of the mitzvah, sh'mirat ha-adamah, "protecting the earth," the CBE board has made the commitment to solar power.
Electricity generated by our four solar canopies is among the most for a house of worship in Massachusetts.
See in real time how much electricity is produced directly for CBE and for CBE & the Community. Read about the solar project and when the system went live. Also learn how families are helping the environment by watching our teens in a short video or by joining the Green Team.
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