Sunday, October 12 @ 11:30 AM – Family Sukkot Shake Party Lulav and Etrog Shakes, Pizza, Games, and Crafts! Sunday, October 12 11:30 AM – Special Sukkot Family Service in the Sanctuary 12:00 PM – Sukkot Shake Party on the Back Patio Open to the Community – No Charge For more information contact Lorry Black at
Friday, October 17 @ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Challah Fun Factory October 17 Join us at 12:30 or 3:00 p.m. with your child(ren) to customize your own challah! Challah Braiding at ECC Pick-Up! Join us at ECC pick-up at 12:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to braid, twist, and knot your own challah. Add your favorite toppings and take it home to bake in […]
Friday, October 17 @ 7:00 PM – SIMCHAT TORAH SHABBAT Rated [E] for Everyone Friday, October 17 7:00 PM (In-person,Virtual) Join us for Simchat Torah: Rated [E] for Everyone! Come celebrate the Torah in a joyful, family-friendly service. We’ll hear the very end and the very beginning of the Torah chanted, and then we’ll dance! Following services, enjoy a delicious Oneg generously […]
Thursday, October 23 @ 12:30 PM – Beth Elders Senior Connection: presents Temple Beth El’s new accompanist, Joe Ballistreri Thursday, October 23 12:30 – 2:30 PM Join the Beth Elders Senior Connection for lunch and entertainment by Temple Beth El’s new accompanist, Joe Balistreri! Joe will share his amazing piano skills with us and tell us a little about his life and […]
Saturday, October 25 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Namaste Kid-ish Club Tot Shabbat with Stacy Bishop Saturday, October 25 9:30 -11:00 AM NO CHARGE Shabbat songs Yoga session for kids and adults–bring your own mat or we will have extras! Challah and other snacks
Sunday, October 26 @ 12:00 PM – BETY 35 Franklin Cider Mill Sunday October 26, 2025 NOON – 1:30 pm For all TBE 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders We’ll start our journey at Temple for lunch, and then take a one-mile walk through hills and trees on our way to the cider mill. Along the path, we’ll complete a scavenger hunt with […]
Sunday, October 26 @ 12:00 PM – BETY K2 Sports Day Sunday October 26, 2025 NOON – 1:30 PM For all TBE Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Graders Come have a blast! We’ll enjoy lunch before playing a variety of different sports activities, team building exercises and games that get the kids moving. For more information and to RSVP contact Max Olson at […]
Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:00 PM – Join our Sisterhood for a powerful screening of “In Their Hands”, a PBS aired documentary about mass incarceration, the politics of parole and the fight for freedom. October 29 7:00 PM at TBE The evening features a panel discussion with Temple Beth El alumna Jennifer Soble, founder and CEO of Illinois Prison Project, Ronnie Carrasquillo […]
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Wednesday, November 5 @ 6:30 PM – Baking for the Jewish Soul Baking Series 6:30 PM November 5 – Babka with Pam Turkin January 15 Mandel Bread with Julie Ohana February 26 Hamantaschen with Rachel Grey Ellis CLICK HERE TO REGISTER $125/all four sessions or $36/individual registration
