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
Join us for the High Holidays 5785
You will find all details about our High Holidays observance on our High Holidays webpage. Find the services schedule, congregant ticketing, non-congregant ticket purchase options, children's programming sign up, sign up for our Rosh Hashanah Community Luncheon, etc.
Brotherhood Breakfast with Dr. Jonathan Golden ♦ Sunday, October 6 ♦ 9:00 AM at CBE and Zoom
Dr. Golden is a faculty member of the Shalom Hartman Institute and has been an educator at Gann Academy and Brandeis.His topic will be Telling Our Story in a Challenging Time Through Israeli Music . Please sign up here for our planning or to receive the Zoom link.
October 7 Remembrance Space ♦ October 7 ♦ 12 – 8 PM
We will be open on October 7 for members of our community to come and remember October 7. There will be no formal programming, just space for us to be together — in our grief, our hope, our prayers. Notepads and candles will be provided.
Purchase your own Lulav and Etrog! ♦ Order by 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 10 ♦ Pick up at CBE on Tuesday, October 15
It is a prime mitzvot of Sukkot to handle and wave the Arba'at Haminim(the Four Species) at our Sukkot services. Order standard sets or toy/stuffed sets here!
Wine and Cheese in the CBE Sukkah ♦ Thursday, October 17 ♦ 6:00 PM
Brotherhood and Sisterhood invite you to join us for an evening in the CBE Sukkah. There is no fee for this adults only, age
21 and over, Sukkot celebration! Snacks, wine, and cider will be provided. Please register here by Tuesday, October 15th.
Brotherhood October Foliage Hike ♦ Sunday, October 20 ♦ Meet at CBE at 8:00 AM
All are welcome to join this hike. This is a minimum of a four hour hike round-trip, it is steep {and beautiful} at the top. Sign up is required and limited to 18 plus trip leaders, Andrew Gruskay and Ethan Sokol. You will find all details and the sign up form here.
Na'aseh Forum: Immigration & Resettlement in Massachusetts and the Country ♦ Tuesday, October 29 ♦ 7:00 PM at CBE & Zoom
CBE community and the public are invited to this timely and informative forum. We will have 3 speakers from JALSA, from Making Opportunities Count and State Senator Jamie Eldridge. For our planning purposes or to receive the ZOOM link, please sign up here.
Mid-week Torah Study with Waky ♦ Wednesdays ♦ 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.
Monthly Meditations with Cantor Sarra ♦ Tuesdays ♦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! Click here to see the dates and to sign up. The next session is September 17 with the theme: Jewish Meditation for a Sweet New Year.
Temple Tots for kids age 2 through pre-K and their adults ♦ Monthly on Sundays at 10 AM ♦ Starts September 15
A free monthly class where kids and their parents can explore Jewish holidays through stories, crafts, and music. Click here to see class dates. The family capacity has been reached at this time. Email cindyk@bethelohim.org to be added to the waitlist.
Sisterhood Bi-Weekly Mah-Jongg ♦ Starts September 8
Starting on Sept 8th with a learn to play session from 12-1. Regular games will be held every other Sunday thereafter from 9:30 – 12. Come play with us!
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!
Sat, October 5 2024
3 Tishrei 5785
COVID policy
Our policy has been updated for September 2024. Find it here.
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.
Subscribe to our mailing list!
Call 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.
What's New on the Website
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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