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 us or to inquire about membership.
Around the Shul
Check out our upcoming summer events and some of our ongoing activities that will restart in the fall.
DATE CHANGE: Flower Picking with Sisterhood at Ferjulian's Farm ♦ Sunday, July 27 ♦ Meet at CBE to carpool at 1:00 PM or meet at Ferjulian's at 1:30 PM
You will purchase a Mason Jar ($20) or a Basket ($75) onsite and we'll pick flowers together! Sign up HERE so we know you are coming and let us know if you will carpool or drive yourself.
Outdoor Lay-Led Kabbalat Shabbat Service in LIttleton ♦ Friday, July 18 ♦ 6:30 PM
Join us for a special outdoor lay-led service of prayers and songs as we welcome Shabbat together at a CBE member's house in Littleton. Dessert oneg to follow. If you plan to join in person, sign up HERE to receive location information. The service will also be available via Zoom.
Na'aseh Summer Potluck ♦ Tuesday, August 5 ♦ 6:30 PM at congregant's home in Stow
Whether you are actively involved or Na'aseh-curious, you are welcome to join us for a summer potluck at a congregant's home in Stow. This is mainly social event where we shmooze and connect with one another. Sign up here: Na'aseh Summer Potluck 2025
Caregiver Support Group sponsored by Chesed ♦ 6 monthly sessions starting Tuesday, May 27 ♦ 7:00 to 8:15 PM
We invite all caregivers of adults (parents, spouses, adult children, etc) to join a monthly support group at CBE, led by Rabbi Judith Kummer, a board-certified chaplain. Open to the "extended" CBE community, including family and friends. Find all details and pre-register HERE.
Tot Shabbat & Shabbat Dinner ♦ Usually the first Friday of each month through May
All of our youngest children and their grownups are invited to sing, dance and pray with educator Naomi Katz-Mintz, Rabbi David, and Religious School Director Cindy Kalish. Everyone is invited to stay for Shabbat Dinner afterwards. Restarting in the fall.
Torah Talk with Rabbi David ♦ Usually, the first 3 Thursdays of each month, November to June ♦ 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Zoom only
This is a general text study class that can bring in Talmud, Mishnah, Torah, Midrash, or other sacred texts. It can also be about Jewish values and current events, or an upcoming holiday..Restarting on November 6th.
Monthly Meditations with Cantor Sarra ♦ Monthly Dates ♦7:00 to 8:30 PM at CBE & Zoom
This popular series with Cantor Sarra is back and happening monthly both in person and via Zoom! Restarting in September.
Sisterhood Monthly Mah-Jongg
Regular games will be held, monthly, on a Sunday thereafter from 9:30 – 12. Come play with us! Restarting October 5th.
Sisterhood Monthly Book Group
Join us! We meet monthly on a Sunday at member's homes. See Star-Lite for upcoming book selections and click here to see the planned dates. Email sisterhood@bethelohim.org if you want to join!
Mid-week Torah Study with Waky ♦ Wednesdays starting in September ♦ 1-2 PM ♦ via Zoom
Join a group of adult students that has been studying Jewish texts together for several years. We study using the chevruta style of learning – we all share our thoughts on a wide perspective of texts. No previous knowledge is required nor is reading Hebrew a necessity. Drop-ins are welcome. Contact Waky at adulted@bethelohim.org.
Fun for the youngest and their grownups! Temple Tots for kids age 2 through pre-K held monthly on Sundays at 10 AM and Tot Shabbat followed by dinner held the first Friday of most months
Temple Tots is a free monthly class where kids and their parents can explore Jewish holidays through stories, crafts, and music. Watch for fall, 2025 dates for Temple Tots classes and for Tot Shabbat on our calendar and join us as we dance, sing and pray and then eat! Email Cindy Kalish, cindyk@bethelohim.org, for more information.
Fri, July 18 2025
22 Tammuz 5785
We need everyone's help to run our hybrid services!
Find details and sign up HERE to be an Oneg Host, Greeter or a ZOOM Host to help make these services successful.
Office Hours
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.
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