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Who We Are
We are a diverse, family-friendly community embracing people of all ages and backgrounds, Jews and their non-Jewish partners, and people of all sexual orientations, genders and sexual identities.
Singles, couples and families with all backgrounds find a home at Beth El. Our goal is to help everyone feel comfortable in our synagogue, whether attending a worship service, supporting children in their religious education, socializing or playing on our softball team.
Our clergy recognizes that people are not "one size fits all" and work to help all our members on their personal journeys, and encourage active participation in all facets of synagogue life.
The Beth El Mission
In everything we do, we work to create and sustain a vibrant, informed and engaged synagogue community – today and tomorrow. Our goal is to build community and deepen personal engagement through learning, caring and spirit.
Beth El Temple's 13 Core Values and Principles
A set of core values underscores who we are and what we do:
We are a community of communities (Beth El, Greater Hartford, Global) • Learning as Fundamental • The importance of Jewish Values and Ethics • The Centrality of Worship and Observance • Personal and Spiritual Growth • Tikkun Olam (Repair of the World) • Acceptance and Inclusion • Innovation and Tradition • Intergenerational Engagement • Supportive Pastoral Care • Celebration and Spirit • Support for Israel • Core Commitment to Conservative Judaism
From New Babies to Educational and Family Programs to Mitzvot, our Men’s, Women’s, Senior and Youth Programs, Services and Lifelong Learning Experiences, we are here to encourage and support you on your journey. You’ll find us a phone call away: (860) 233-9696.
Sat, May 28 2022
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
JunJune 5 , 2022Shavuot Day One Festival Services
Sunday, Jun 5th 9:30a to 12:30p
We will continue our Shavuot festivities with services and activities for all ages! Participate in Festival Services in the Sanctuary with Rabbi Rosen and Cantor Ness, or join Rabbi Zerin for a special family service geared toward families with children ages 10 and under. Following services, all are invited to join together for a special congregational lunch, including cheesecake and an ice cream sundae bar, followed by learning and activities for all! -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 7 , 2022Annual Spring Event: A Night of Gratitude and Celebration
Tuesday, Jun 7th 7:00p to 9:30p
Join our celebration of our fabulous clergy with a night of motivation, music & happiness! Our special guest is Tal Ben-Shahar, a resilience and happiness guru you won't want to miss! -
Thursday ,
JunJune 9 , 2022
Thursday, Jun 9th 7:30p to 9:00p
Announcing the Inaugural Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professorship Lecture at Beth El on June 9 at 7:30 p.m. “Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Scripture Differently” with Amy-Jill Levine, PhD, Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. This event is being underwritten by the Ruth & Harry Kleinman Endowment Fund, a named fund within the Endowment Fund of Beth El Temple, in conjunction with Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and Beth El Temple of West Hartford. -
Friday ,
JunJune 24 , 2022Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Jun 24th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are invited to Eisenhower Park for Shabbat in the Park! We invite you to bring a picnic for your family, and we'll bring the grape juice & challah! Meet by the playground to celebrate Shabbat with our Beth El community. Contact Jason Kay (engagement@bethelwh.org) with any questions. Click in to RSVP!