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.
A Conversation with Barry Shrage: How Jews & Judaism Confronted Modernity and How We Can Respond to the Challenges We Now Confront ♦ Sunday, April 2 ♦ 3:00 to 5:00 PM in person and via Zoom
Barry Shrage is one of America's foremost Jewish leaders. He served as president of CJP of Greater Boston for the past 30 years. Find more of Mr. Shrage's bio and please register to let us know if you plan to join in person or via Zoom.
Traditions Old and New — CBE Annual Music Shabbat ♦ Friday, March 31 ♦ 7:30 PM
This year, in anticipation of the Passover holiday, we will be presenting a selection of traditional Passover songs as well as tunes with an international flavor.
Yom Hashoah program with Yelena Lembersky, co-author of "Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour"♦ Monday, April 17 ♦ 7:30 PM in person at CBE and via ZOOM
Yelena Lembersky will speak about Shoah in her grandfather's, Felix Lembersky's, art and her family's journey to bring these paintings out of Russia. Read more about the speaker, her grandfather's art, and the book by Yelena and her mother and sign-up to let us know you plan to attend.
Sisterhood Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser ♦ Order by Friday, April 28 and pick-up at CBE on Sunday, May 7, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Enhance your garden! You can order 4" potted white and red geraniums @ $8 each or 3 for $20 and combo hanging planters for sun and shade @ $40 each. See photos and place your order and pay here.
Refugee Shabbat hosted by Na'aseh - Dinner & Service ♦ Friday, April 28 ♦ 6:00 PM
Learn more about CBE's teamwork with the United Church of Christ, Boxborough (UCCB) to support the resettlement of an Afghan family of six. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with catered Italian dinner prior to the service that begins at 7:30 PM. View all details, including the agenda and many speakers and sign up for the dinner HERE.
Torah Talk with Rabbi David ♦ Thursdays via ZOOM only ♦ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Rabbi David continues our general text study class, bringing in Talmud, Mishnah, Torah and other sacred texts, as well as Jewish values, current events and holidays. Class are be held on ZOOM only. Please sign up HERE and join us when you can!
High Holiday Appeal Campaign, "We Are CBE"
Our CBE community is comprised of a variety of members from different backgrounds and with different reasons for being part of our community. It is the uniqueness and contributions of each of our members that makes our community special. Go to our High Holiday Appeal page to submit your "get to know you" form and to donate!
Thu, March 30 2023
8 Nisan 5783
Recurring Services & Events
Mincha Services
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00pm for about 10 minutes. Siddur LINKS
Torah Talk with Rabbi David
Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Covid Guidelines
Click here to read our COVID guidelines and please follow these when joining us.
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
Find our temporary office hours and urgent need contact list here during the transition period until we replace our synagogue administrator position.
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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