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Supporting Our Future with the Torah Fund
Supporting Our Future with the Torah Fund
Dear Women of Beth El,
The theme for the 2022-23 Torah Fund campaign is Chazak v'Ematz - Be Strong & Courageous!
The Torah Fund mission is to help optimize educational opportunities for our future Jewish leaders. When you contribute, you enhance the education of these future Jewish leaders at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS).
As the Israelites get ready to enter the Promised Land, the leadership transitions from Moses to Joshua. The Israelites and Joshua are instructed to “be strong and courageous” (Deuteronomy 31:6, 7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 7, 9, 18). The 5783 (2022-2023) Torah Fund pin represents 80 years of ever-increasing strength of the global mission of Torah Fund. May the graduates of our Conservative/Masorti institutions of higher learning “be strong and courageous” as they lead us into the future.
Our strong and courageous supporters have kept Torah Fund thriving for 80 years! We’re delighted to celebrate our 80th anniversary and to provide a "Plus $80 option" for donors to make an additional contribution above their annual gift in recognition of this noteworthy milestone.
Beth El has reaped the benefits of the education provided by the JTS, because Rabbi Rosen, Rabbi Tobenstein, Rabbi Garber, Rabbi Zerin and Cantor Ness are all graduates of the JTS. Most of the students at these schools cannot afford to be there on their own. The scholarships and programs funded by Torah Fund help them make ends meet. They can’t do it alone, and Torah Fund can’t do it without you.
Torah Fund would welcome your Benefactor ($180.00) or Guardian ($300.00) donations, and as a thank you, we will send you the beautiful pin shown above. We also welcome ANY OTHER AMOUNT that you would like to donate. Please consider an additional $80 in this 80th anniversary year.
Thank you for your help in supporting the future generation of Conservative Jewish clergy, teachers, and lay leaders!
Please make out checks to TORAH FUND and send them to me as soon as possible, but no later than December 1 at:
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Please note that this donation can no longer be made through your account at Beth El or through the Beth El office.
Sincerely,
Jill Jones Michelle Kunzman
Torah Fund Chair Women's Network Chair
Fri, June 9 2023
20 Sivan 5783
Upcoming Events
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JunJune 11 , 2023Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Somerset Patriots
Sunday, Jun 11th 12:00p to 4:00p
Back by popular demand! Join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Somerset Patriots (the Yankees AA minor league affiliate)! It will be Jewish Heritage Day. Our seats, in the Hartford Terrace section along the first-base side, are in a shaded, private section. Your ticket will allow you free exclusive access to the Yard Goats Club, an air conditioned indoor section with great views of the game, comfortable seating, and higher-end food and liquor options not available at the general concession stands. And yes, fries, hot dogs, and beer are also available there. Kosher food will be available. You can go to this private section when you want to take a break from your field seats, get refreshments, and schmooze with others. Kids run the bases after the game! Tickets are limited, so you are urged to put in your RSVP as soon as possible. You may request to be seated with others who are placing their RSVP separately. -
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JunJune 11 , 2023Celebrate West Hartford
Sunday, Jun 11th 12:00p to 6:00p
Stop by our booth at Celebrate! West Hartford on the second day of the town's annual community festival. Say hello to our clergy and lay leaders, and share your enthusiasm for Beth El with the community. You don't want to miss our community art project! -
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JunJune 16 , 2023Camp Send-off Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jun 16th 7:00p to 9:00p
Celebrate our campers as we send them off to summer camp Beth El style! All are invited to join us for a special outdoor Shabbat service honoring our campers, followed by a BBQ dinner for all. Service and dinner will be held outdoors, weather permitting. This program is being underwritten by the Kest Family Fund. Click in to register! -
Saturday ,
JunJune 24 , 2023Shabbat Playgroup in the Park
Shabbat, Jun 24th 3:00p to 5:00p
Calling all 0-5 year olds and their grown-ups: come find your people at the park! Join Rabbi Zerin, Dr. Eliyahu, and your friends at Beth El for a relaxed Shabbat afternoon at Eisenhower Park. We will provide cold drinks and summer treats! Note: will be canceled in case of rain. RSVPs requested but not required. Click in to RSVP!