Welcome to Congregation Beth Elohim —
— an egalitarian, community synagogue located in Acton, Massachusetts. Independent and non-affiliated, we welcome diversity, including individuals and interfaith families, regardless of age, race, gender, economic or family status, ethnic background, mental or physical ability, or sexual orientation. We draw our membership from surrounding towns including Ayer, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, Stow, and Westford. As an oasis of Jewish life far from areas of high Jewish concentration, we embrace a progressive orientation, combining an appreciation for the sanctity of Jewish traditions with a sensitivity to the needs of a population which is religiously diverse. We offer a Jewish-themed preschool, and a K–8th grade religious school. If you'd like to learn more about membership, click here.
Around the Shul
CLICK HERE to check out recent event photos, including the Tsvey Brider concert & see CBE in the News for recent Beacon coverage of the MLK Breakfast and Globe article about Anthony Russell.
Register now for "Introduction to Jewish Genealogy" ♦ February 25, 7:30 PM
Instructor: Jessie Klein, congregant. Free and open to the public. Click HERE to register.
Crossing the Southern Border-Forum ♦ March 3, 3 to 5 PM
Witness to Injustice: Members of our panel, including Rabbi Mike and congregant, Michaela Caplan, share their experiences at the southern border. Click HERE for more details.
Purim Shpiel 5779 ♦ March 16, 7:00 PM and 17, 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Buy tickets for our opening night Performance & Party or attend one of our Sunday performances. CLICK for more details!
Purim Carnival 5779 ♦ March 17, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Bring the kids for games, prizes, face painting, and light lunch for purchase! Brought to you by Brotherhood and BBYO. Click for details.
A Life of Godwrestling: Rabbi Arthur Waskow in Conversation with Rabbi Mike • March 23, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Adult Education, free and open to all. Click HERE to register and to learn about Rabbi Waskow, named by the United Nations as one of the world's 40 "wisdom keepers."
Brotherhood Breakfast featuring Dr Gary Hylander ♦ March 24, 9:15 AM
Dr Gary Hylander, historical storyteller presents "The Ride of Paul Revere." All are welcome! Free to Brotherhood members. All others pay $7.
Hineni Cash Reduces CBE Expenses-Again!
Our community's generosity Increases mortgage payment savings to $43,000 annually
Harry Potter and the CBE Outing to the Spinners! • June 20, 7:05 PM
Organized by Brotherhood. Bring the family! Click HERE for link to order group tickets ($7.00)! Help us out by ordering by April 1 to guarantee seats in same rows!
Click HERE to read the Hineni Guest Blog!
including Lindsay and Erik Rosenman: Why We Give (April 16, 2018)
It's CBE's 50th Anniversary - Dec. 1, 2019!
We are seeking volunteers for committees. Click on photo for more details and email Development to get involved!