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 Chanukah with CBE! Find all details HERE.
- Purchase from the Fair Trade Caravans Sisterhood Fundraiser until December 15th.
- Sign up for the Kosher Chinese Food Dinner, Friday, December 19, followed by the Chanukah Shabbat Service with the choir.
- Sign up for the Chanukah Lunch on Sunday, December 21 at 11:30 AM with latkes and sufganiyot, celebration, songs and fun! There is no charge.
- Find details of community Menorah lightings: Join CBE clergy for the Acton Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 17 and find details about the Maynard (12/15) and Boxborough Menorah Lightings (12/14) also.
Sisterhood is creating a new cookbook after 20 years! Deadline extended to January 15
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker send us your favorite recipe for warm dinner rolls to hearty artisan loaves. Please send in your recipe by January 15 so it can be included. Find out how to submit HERE. Thank you for helping us bring this delicious project to life!
Debbie Friedman Themed Musical Shabbat ♦ Friday, January 9, 2026 ♦ 7:00 PM
Join our clergy, choir, and congregants of all ages for a special service celebrating the music of beloved Jewish musician Debbie Friedman, of blessed memory, featuring many of her well-known compositions. Find details and link to her music HERE.
Adult Ed - Rosh Chodesh Class Series with Leann Shamash ♦ Monthly on Tuesdays, starting November 4 ♦ 12:00 to 1:15 PM at CBE & Zoom
Former CBE Education Director Leann Shamash discusses topics that relate to either the holiday of the month, the current Torah portion, or Jewish identity. Suggested cost is $120 for the full series with discounted costs, if needed. Sign up and pay HERE.
Brotherhood is seeking softball players for the CBE team
You must be a Brotherhood member and age 25 or above. The CBE Tribe have been past champions of their league and have lots of fun! By January 4th, email brotherhood@bethelohim.org to join the team!
Torah Talk with Rabbi David ♦ Usually the first 3 Thursdays of each month, November – June ♦ 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Zoom only
A general text study class that may bring in Talmud, Mishnah, Torah, Midrash, or other sacred texts; Jewish values and current events, or an upcoming holiday.
Sign up to receive the zoom link.
Caregiver Support Group sponsored by Chesed ♦ EXTENDED for another 6 monthly sessions
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 the monthly dates HERE.
Sisterhood Monthly Mah-Jongg
Regular games will be held monthly.. Come play with us! Restarting October 5th. Click HERE to see the upcoming session dates and times.
Sisterhood Monthly Book Group
Join us! We meet monthly on a Sunday at member's homes. See Star-Lite for upcoming book selections and to see the planned dates. Email sisterhood@bethelohim.org if you want to join!
Tot Shabbat & Shabbat Pizza 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! Everyone is invited to stay for Shabbat Pizza Dinner afterwards. Check the calendar for dates and dinner sign-up form.
Fun for the youngest and their grownups! Temple Tots for kids age 2 through pre-K held monthly on Sundays at 10 AM
Temple Tots is a free monthly class where kids and their parents can explore Jewish holidays through stories, crafts, and music. Registration is required. Find the class dates and register HERE. Email Cindy Kalish, cindyk@bethelohim.org, for more information.
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. No previous knowledge is required nor is reading Hebrew a necessity. Drop-ins are welcome. Contact Waky at adulted@bethelohim.org.
Sat, December 13 2025
23 Kislev 5786
Rabbi David's Drop-In Office Hours
Rabbi David holds drop-in office hours on most Wednesdays from 9:30 –11:30 AM at the Acton Coffeehouse, in West Acton
We need everyone's help to run our hybrid services!
Find details and sign up HERE to be an oneg host, greeter, zoom host or pizza dinner server 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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Call the synagogue office, 978-263-3061, to be added to our mailing list. You will receive our newsletters, the weekly Star-Lite, the bi-monthly Star and more.
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