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
"American Jewish Identity and Israel" - An Adult Education Class with Rabbi David ♦ Tuesdays, November 14 to December 12 (no class November 21) ♦ 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM at CBE & via Zoom
Please join Rabbi David for this timely exploration of Jewish identity and Israel! This class will focus on questions pertaining to American Jewish identity plus the central role the State of Israel plays. Sign up and find more details here.
Submit your message and/or make a donation in honor of the installation of Rabbi David
We welcomed Rabbi David as our permanent Rabbi at his installation on October 29th with about 200 congregants, family and friends in attendance. You can still submit a message to Rabbi David and/or the CBE community. We invite you to submit your message and make a donation in honor of Rabbi David's installation HERE.
Sisterhood: Chanukah Shop, Nosh and Schmooze ♦ Pre-order by Tuesday, November 28 ♦ Pick up, shop, nosh and schmooze Sunday, December 3, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Welcome to Sisterhood's Chanukah Fundraiser where you can order your Chanukah essentials from Sisterhood, order unique gifts from Fair Trade Caravans, buy holiday books from Silver Unicorn and nosh on coffee and sufganiyot. .
Brotherhood Breakfast & Scientists in Synagogues Presents Professor Sara Seager (MIT): "Exoplanets and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life" ♦ Sunday, December 17 ♦ 9:00 AM
Join us for this second in the series Science with a Schmear! The speaker program will be available in person & via Zoom. More information and sign-up form coming soon.
Shabbat Dinner prior to 4th Grade Led Shabbat Service ♦ Friday, December 1 ♦ 6:10 PM
Everyone join us for Shabbat Dinner following Tot Shabbat at 5:30 PM and preceding the 4th Grade Led Shabbat Service at 7:00 PM. There is no charge for dinner, but, for our planning purposes, we request that you let us know you/ your family are coming. RSVP Here..
Monthly Meditations with Cantor Sarra ♦ Wednesday, November 15 & Monday December 4 ♦ 7:00 to 8:30 PM at CBE & Zoom
November class moved to Wednesday, November 15. 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.
Monthly Sisterhood Mah Jongg ♦ Sundays, generally end of the month, during Religious School hours
Consider joining a Sisterhood Mah Jongg game! Never played but interested in learning? We would be happy to teach you. Just email sisterhood@bethelohim.org. Find the list of dates here.
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.
Wed, November 29 2023
16 Kislev 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.
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.
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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