Temple Beth-El Prayer Services
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Fri: 6:30 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM
Sun: 9:00 AM
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 AM
Federal Holiday: 9:00 AM
Sun-Thurs: 5:30 PM
Minyan with Temple Israel
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Fri: 7:30 AM
All service times and Zoom links are also available on our Calendar page.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT TEMPLE BETH-EL
Tot Shabbat
It’s that time again! This month’s Tot Shabbat theme is nature as we prepare for Tu BiShevat, the Birthday of the Trees! Young families are invited to join us for an evening full of music, hands-on activities, family-friendly services, and a delicious catered dinner. Please RSVP using this link by Wednesday, January 21. All Ithaca families are welcome, so be sure to invite your friends! We look forward to welcoming Shabbat with you.
An Evening of Jewish Stories, Poetry and Music
Saturday, January 24th at 7:30
Imagine living a century ago in a shtetl.
No television or videos. What would you do for an evening's relaxation?
Perhaps friends would come together to read or tell stories and poems, or play music.
Let's try to recreate that time of slower pleasures.
You are invited to enjoy a welcoming evening of sharing and entertainment. Adults and children are encouraged to contribute a short, light hearted presentation of up to 7 minutes duration. Those who wish to present, please contact arts@tbeithaca.org in order to be considered for the program.
Refreshments will be served! Entry fee to support the event is $5 per person, $10 for a family up to 5 members. To attend, please RSVP HERE.
Tu Bi Shevat Seder
Wednesday, January 28 5:00-6:00 PM
On Wednesday, January 28, Temple Beth-El's Religious School will be hosting a Tu BiShevat seder for families in the Ithaca community! All are welcome to join us for an exciting (and delicious) ritual meal to help celebrate the Birthday of the Trees.
The seder will begin at 5:00 PM in the Temple Beth-El Social Hall. RSVP HERE by Friday, January 23 so we can make sure to have enough food for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parents’ Night Out!
Saturday, January 31, 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy a well-deserved night off while your kids enjoy the best night in! Drop your children off at Temple Beth-El for an evening of games, crafts, a movie, and dinner hosted by our incredible TBE teens alongside our family educators. Kids will get the full run of the building, plenty of fun with friends, and a chance to build meaningful connections with our teens. While your kids are laughing, creating, and playing, you can take a guilt-free evening to go out (or stay in!) knowing they’re having a fantastic experience with their TBE community!
There is a sliding scale cost of $54-$90 per family, and all proceeds will go towards the TBE Teen Program, which brings together Jewish teens from across Ithaca for leadership, learning, and community.
Fun for your kids, a night off for you, and support for our teens—it’s a win for everyone!
Coming in March
Have your child’s art work displayed in the social hall! Let’s celebrate their talent and vision! Young people ages 6 to 18 are invited to submit two dimensional art work
that is ready to hang.
Collection days at the TBE office will be from 1/18 through 2/1.
Be sure to include THIS completed form (which is also available in the office)
with your child's artwork.
Adult Education
Jewish Ethics Reading Group
Alan van den Arend
Wednesdays in the Rubinstein Chapel January 7, February 4, March 4, May 6 @ 7-8 pm
Are Jews allowed to lie, as Jacob deceived Isaac? Should we live curiously like Eve, or be wary of spiritual corruption? What obligations do we as a kehillah have to each other, not to mention the widows, orphans, strangers, etc. in our midst?
This four-part class considers Jewish ethics through the lense of Modern Musar, a collection of (often conflicting or contradictory) excerpts from a wide diversity of Jewish thinkers.
At each meeting we will discuss, in small groups and together, selections presented together in one chapter from his book. Composed by individuals from every era, theological tradition, and social background, we'll discover a rich tapestry of ideas -- some thrilling, others terrifying -- as we explore eternal (and eternally debated!) questions of honesty, curiosity, humility, courage, temperance, gratitude, forgiveness, love, solidarity, and justice. Students are not expected to purchase the text or arrive having read it. Selections and questions for discussion/reflection will be provided at each meeting.
Adult Education registration is HERE
2025 Kol Nidre Appeal
Our community is built not only on prayer and tradition, but on the generosity of those who cherish it. Your gift ensures that Temple Beth-El continues to be a place of worship, learning, and belonging for all. This year's appeal letter can be found HERE.
Please consider making a meaningful pledge HERE, so that together we can sustain the strength and beauty of our congregation for the year ahead. As a donor, your name will be added to our Roll of Honor, or you may remain anonymous if you prefer.
Thank you, and G’mar Chatimah Tovah!
Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 IS OPEN
It is time to register your children and help us build another incredible year of connection, creativity, and growth. This season is also a time of leadership transition and renewal.
REGISTRATION IS HERE
Please reach out to Calle at calle-schueler@tbeithaca.org with any questions or concerns, or to learn more about our program! We look forward to another fantastic year of learning, growth, and connection!
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