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.
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!
Sisterhood Holiday Fair Trade Fundraiser ♦ Shop from November 11 to December 5
Sisterhood receives 25% of product sales to support the Acton Food Pantry and youth scholarships. Our partner, FairTrade Caravans, offers unique fair trade products. Help us reach our goal of $500+. Find a QR code to scan or shop at this link.
Sisterhood Holiday Fair at CBE ♦ Sunday, December 4 ♦ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Save the date! Check out our featured list of products and vendors, including meet the author & Jewish themed books from Silver Unicorn!
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament at CBE ♦ Thursday, December 15 ♦ 7:30 PM
Everyone is welcome, including children 13 years and older. Give a Chai! Win a Chai! Entry fee is $36 with prizes for top 3 winners. All proceeds go toward the CBE Sukkah rebuilding project for 2023. Sign up and pay your entry fee here.
Kulanu Initiative & Brotherhood sponsored Breakfast featuring Rabbi Ron Fish, ADL's East Division Director of Antisemitism Education and Advocacy ♦ Sunday, December 18 ♦ 9:15 AM in person and via ZOOM
Rabbi Ron Fish will talk about the ADL's response to current antisemitic events and issues in the greater Boston area. Read about Rabbi Fish's background and join us for what will be a very current and informative topic. There is no charge for this event. Na'aseh is covering the fee for non-Brotherhood members.
Third Annual Maynard Menorah Lighting ♦ Wednesday, December 21 ♦ 5:30 PM at Memorial Park, Maynard
All are welcome to help mark the Jewish Festival of Lights and watch the candles be lit on the 12-foot-high menorah!
Rabbi David will do the honors of lighting the candles. There'll be music and singing and some Hanukkah treats. Let's celebrate the light, gather as a community and have a blast!
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!
Upcoming Social Action/ Na'aseh Events - Find details in Star-Lite and Na'aseh News
Combatting Racism, Antisemitism and White Supremacy: Five Wednesdays, 7 to 9:15 PM in October and November via ZOOM. CBE Na'aseh supports Congregation Beth El of Sudbury's sponsoring of this program led by Kavod Boston; ; CBE in charge of Acton Community Supper, November 30; Postcard Brigade sends targeted postcards for social justice issues
Wed, November 30 2022
6 Kislev 5783
Holiday Office Hours
The CBE administrative office will be closed on Thursday and Friday November 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. However, we will be holding a Friday Shabbat Service at 7:30 pm with lay leader Jess Rosenblatt.
CBE is a member of the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project.
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.
During COVID19
CLICK HERE for the latest information.
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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