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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

23rd Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day Community Breakfast ♦ Monday, January 20 ♦ 9:30 AM at CBE with Zoom option

Doors open at 9:30. The speaker program begins about 10:00. We are thrilled to welcome our speaker, Colette Phillips, President and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications. Her topic is: "Bridging Communities: Reaffirming the Black-Jewish Alliance". Find her inspiring bio, event details, and sign up HERE.

Special MLK Jr Day Sisterhood Book Group ♦ Monday, January 20 ♦ 7:00 PM at congregant's home in Acton

We will discuss, the book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew” by Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby. Please sign up HERE to let us know you are joining us and to receive the location for this book group session. The Sisterhood Book Group is for Sisterhood members only,  If you have not yet joined for the 2024 - 2025 year, you may sign up at THIS LINK.

Scholar-In-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin ♦ February 7 to 9

Rabbi Salkin will give the D'var Torah at the Friday Shabbat Service, lead Torah Study on Saturday morning, and speak at the Brotherhood Breakfast on Sunday morning (about Bob Dylan's Jewishness!). His theme for the weekend is "Rebooting Liberal Judaism." Find his very extensive bio, his topics for the three talks, and, for our planning purposes, sign up HERE.

Joyful Movement Class with Leann Shamash ♦ Wednesday, February 12 ♦ 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at CBE

Come and join us for a joyful dance class. We will stretch, continue with free dance styles and finish with meditation. No dance experience required; only a willingness to dance joyfully. There is no cost. Please sign up HERE so we know how many are joining us.

Sisterhood Galentines Celebration ♦ Thursday, February 13 ♦ 7:00 PM at a Sisterhood member's home in Stow

It’s time to celebrate Sisterhood with:games & good times, light refreshments and craft cocktails! $13 per person for Sisterhood members and $18 per person for non-members. This popular event is limited to 28 attendees, so sign up HERE soon.

Chant from the Megillah This Purim!

All adults, teens and kids are invited to chant a verse or two from the Megillah (Book of Esther) this Purim!  Have fun chanting a small part of the story of Esther at the Community Megillah Reading will be on Thursday evening, March 13. Please contact Cantor Sarra (cantorsarra@bethelohim.org) by February 14 to volunteer. 

Sisterhood Games Afternoons led by Naomi Katz Mintz ♦ Starting Wednesday, January 22, usually meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month; click HERE for dates ♦ 2:00 PM in the CBE Library

CBE Sisterhood is launching a Sisterhood Games Group introduced by Naomi Mintz!!  It will be more fun than competitive! The planned schedule is the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.  Examples of the games include Scattergories, Catch Phrase, Taboo,  Pictionary, and Charades, to name a few.  No need to sign up, just drop in!

Israeli Folk Dancing - Monthly Event from Adult Ed ♦ January: Sunday, January 5; click HERE for upcoming monthly dates ♦ 7:00 PM at CBE

Please join us as we bring Israeli Folk Dancing back to CBE. Rina Wagman, an experienced dance instructor from Newton, will continue to lead us in learning fun steps to upbeat Israeli music. Teens are invited, too! Drop in fee is $10. If interested, email adulted@bethelohim.org. 

Torah Talk with Rabbi David ♦ Usually, the first 3 Thursdays of each month ♦ 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Zoom only

This is a general text study class that can bring in Talmud, Mishnah, Torah, Midrash, or other sacred texts. It can also be about Jewish values and current events, or an upcoming holiday.. Click here for the class dates and to sign up to receive the Zoom information.

Monthly Meditations with Cantor Sarra ♦ Monthly Dates ♦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.    

Sisterhood Bi-Weekly Mah-Jongg

Regular games will be held every other Sunday thereafter from 9:30 – 12. Come play with us! See the dates of play 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.

Fun for the youngest and their grownups! Temple Tots for kids age 2 through pre-K held monthly on Sundays at 10 AM and Tot Shabbat followed by dinner held the first Friday of most months

Temple Tots is a free monthly class where kids and their parents can explore Jewish holidays through stories, crafts, and music. See dates for Tot Shabbat on our calendar and join us as we dance, sing and pray and then eat!  Email Cindy Kalish, cindyk@bethelohim.org, for more information.

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