Tonight's CBE Sukkot Festivities Moved to CBE and Sunday Sukkah Hop Canceled
Due to the weather, the location of tonight's Erev Sukkot Potluck Dinner, Service, Singalong and Oneg has been changed. Instead of being held at the home of Jai and Henry Thomas, ALL of tonight's festivities will be held at CBE. The service and singalong, starting around 6:00 PM, will be available via Zoom also. In addition, we have had to cancel the Sunday Sukkah Hop.
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
Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah With Us!
SADLY, WE HAVE TO CANCEL THE SUKKAH HOP ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST.
Find the schedule of services and events here. Order your own Lulav & Etrog by September 26th, join us on Erev Sukkot at CBE (changed from the Thomas's in Stow), enjoy wine & cheese with Sisterhood & Brotherhood, and family dinner and movie night! And celebrate with us at our lively services!
Sukkot Family Dinner & Movie Night ♦ Saturday, September 30 ♦ 6:00 PM
Join CBE families for dinner followed by a brief Havdalah service in the Sukkah and then the movie, Rio. There is no charge and all are welcome, but registration is required. Sign up HERE by Thursday, September 29th.
High Holiday Appeal 5784
What does the CBE community mean to you? Our unique Jewish community endures solely because of the contributions and efforts of our members. You can donate online, selecting "High Holiday Appeal" in the dropdown list. or you can mail to the CBE office. Read more about why your contribution is so important to sustaining our community.
Monthly Monday Meditations with Cantor Sarra ♦ Mondays, October 2, November 6, December 4 ♦ 7:00 to 8:30 PM at CBE & Zoom
This popular series with Cantor Sarra is back! The December program will be about Mussar and Miracles, in preparation for Chanukah. Sign up here!
Torah Talk with Rabbi David ♦ The first 3 Thursdays of each month ♦ 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Zoom only
Rabbi David continues this popular class! This will be a general text study class that could bring in Talmud, Mishnah, Torah, Midrash, or other sacred texts. It could also be about Jewish values and current events, or an upcoming holiday. This fall, the focus will be about Jewish Practice. Sign up to receive the Zoom information.
Science with a Schmear ♦ Sunday, October 15 ♦ 9:00 AM in person & via Zoom
Join us for the first in our speaker series sponsored by Scientists in Synagogues and Brotherhood. Join us for breakfast at 9:00 AM and the program beginning about 9:30 AM. MIT's Dr. David Kaiser will speak about "Einstein's Legacy: Studying Gravity in War and Peace." He will be introduced by Rabbi Michelle Fisher, who runs the MIT Hillel. Find the topic abstract, speaker bios and sign up here.
Annual Sisterhood Dinner ♦ Sunday, October 22 ♦ 6:00 PM at CBE
Join us for Girls' Night with dinner, drinks, raffles and FUN! Note that raffles are back so come prepared! We collect annual membership dues before or at the dinner. Sign up to join the fun!
Walk Against Hate ♦ Sunday, October 15 ♦ 2:00 PM start at ABRHS Upper Gym
CBE Kulanu, along with many other local organizations including the Acton-Boxborough School Committee, is a co-sponsor of this Walk Against Hate. This is a great way to meet other great community members, friends, and friends-to-be. We can show we all stand together against discrimination and hate. Click for more details.
Fri, September 29 2023
14 Tishrei 5784
Religious School Enrollment is Now Open
CLICK HERE to register for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Recurring Services & Events
Mincha Services
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00 pm for about 10 minutes. Siddur LINKS
Covid Guidelines
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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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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