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
Sisterhood Annual Galentines Day Dinner ♦ Thursday, February 12 ♦ 7:00 PM at Bamboo, 1 Lan Drive, Westford
Join us for this always popular celebration! We will gather at Bamboo in Westford for food and fun! Sign up HERE to let us know you are joining us.
Celebrate Purim! ♦ Monday, March 2 & Sunday, March 8
Sign up for the Erev Purim dinner (March 2, 5:00 PM) that is followed up by the Megillah Reading (March 2, 6:00 PM). On March 8, the Purim Shpiel is back, Golden:A KPDH Shpiel, followed by the Purim Carnival. Find all details and the dinner sign-up HERE.
Chant from the Megillah This Purim ♦ March 2, 6:00 PM
Help us tell the story of Esther this Purim! All adults, teens and children are invited to chant a verse or two. Just a basic knowledge of Hebrew reading is required. Cantor Sarra will provide recordings and assistance. English readings are available too! Please contact cantorsarra@bethelohim.org.
Hebrew College Tamid Course: Jewish Immigration to America ♦ Mondays March 9, 16, 23 ♦ 7:00 - 8:30 PM at CBE
This course explores the history of Jewish immigration to the U.S. and the evolving relationship between Jewish communities and American Society. Cost is $120. Financial aid is available. Register on the Hebrew College site.
Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Loved Ones: Alzheimer's Awareness and Brain-Healthy Living ♦ Sunday, March 22 ♦ 3:00 PM at CBE and Zoom
Chesed brings us this free program about healthy aging offered by the Alzheimer's Association. Presenters include Wendy Linden, CBE member and Alzheimer's Association MA/NH volunteer community educator and her staff partner. Find details and sign up HERE.
MIT Haystack Observatory Tour, 99 Millstone Road, Westford - Once Again ♦ Thursday, March 26 ♦ 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Want to visit a cutting-edge radio science research facility? Learn about current research, visit the 37 meter radio telescope's radomes, visit the correlator/ supercomputer. We are limited to 25 attendees, so sign up soon. Read more details and sign up 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.
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
The original group continues to meet. They are not accepting any new members at this time. Find 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.
Thu, February 12 2026
25 Shevat 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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