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 our Simchat Torah Community Celebration ♦ Thursday, October 24 ♦ 6:00 PM
Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah Yom Tov with Yizkor Service at 10:00 AM
It's a party for the Torah. We'll have a vegetarian pasta dinner and then we'll unroll the Torah. There will be singing, live music, dancing, snacks and fun for all ages! Check here for all of the details. No need to sign up. Just join in the fun! Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Yom Tov w/ Yizkor Service at 10:00 AM.
Sisterhood Scavenger Hunt ♦ Sunday, October 27 ♦ 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Get ready to channel your inner explorer and detective! We will meet in the CBE community court to form teams before scavenging and hunting around Acton. Please register and pay HERE by October 25. Sisterhood members pay $5.00 and non-Sisterhood members pay $10.00.
"Connecting the Pieces of Jewish History in Our Classrooms" ♦Brotherhood Breakfast with Dr. Daniel Osborn ♦ Sunday, October 27 ♦ 9:00 AM at CBE and via Zoom
Join us for a wonderful breakfast and hear this great speaker. Breakfast begins at 9:00 AM. Zoom and our speaker will begin about 9:30 AM. Read more and sign up here to help us plan.
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 4 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.
Brotherhood Bagel Sale! ♦ Order by Monday, November 11 ♦ Delivery on Sunday, November 17
Brotherhood is again offering a choice of 3 bagel packages and a choice of 9 bagel varieties. Place your order by November 11th HERE. and you'll enjoy the bagels on Sunday, November 17th, delivered to your door.
Jewish Book Month Author Event with Joan Leegant ♦ Sunday, November 17 ♦ 7:00 PM at CBE & Zoom
Award winning author, Joan Leegant, will speak about her timely short story collection, Displaced Persons, which shines a light on American Jewish life and Israel. Books are available for purchase. Contact Miriam in the office or email adulted@bethelohim.org. Find details and sign up here.
"Science with a Schmear" with MIT Professor Ezra Zuckerman Sivan ♦ Sunday, November 24 ♦ 9:00 AM at CBE
We have another in our popular Scientists in Synagogues Speaker Series with breakfast prior to our speaker. MIT Professor Sivan will speak about this topic: “The 7 Day Week: The Surprising Science of this Jewish Gift to the World” Please find details and 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!
Tue, October 22 2024
20 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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