Festivals
Our Festival offerings range from the traditional services on Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot, to Sukkah Dinner/Services, Simchat Torah Live! with a band and Hakafot, and even a Tikkun Ley'l Shavuot each year with guest speakers and teachers. In traditional manner, we read from Kohelet at Sukkot, Shir HaShirim at Pesach, and the Book of Ruth at Shavuot.
Purim keeps us smiling and dancing at Beth El. Our annual carnival is always a big hit with our families. Two Megillah readings are held on Purim eve. Our Mishpacha program, for families with children, is both a reading and shtick. Later in the evening, we offer a full Megillah reading for adults, followed by a creative and fun social program.
In a more somber mood, Beth El participates in the community services for Tisha B'Av that generally take place at night with the reading of Eicha and during the day with a community Mincha service.