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Temple Topics - May-June 2025: click here for a printable version or click here to read it online
Temple Topics - March-April 2025: click here for a printable version or click here to read it online
Temple Topics - January-February 2025: click here for a printable version or click here to read it online

Temple Topics - November-December 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - High Holidays 5785/September/October 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - July/August 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - May/June 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
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Temple Topics - November/December 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
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Temple Topics - High Holidays 5784: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
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Temple Topics - May/June 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
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Temple Topics - January/February 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online

Temple Topics - November/December 2022: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - September/October 2022 (includes High Holiday information)
Temple Topics - July/August 2022
Temple Topics - May/June 2022
Temple Topics - March/April 2022
Temple Topics - January/February 2022

Temple Topics - November/December
Temple Topics - September/October
Temple Topics - High Holidays 5782
Temple Topics - July/August 2021
Temple Topics - May/June 2021
Temple Topics - March/April 2021
Temple Topics - January/February 2021

Temple Topics - November/December 2020
Temple Topics - September/October 2020 (includes High Holiday information)
Temple Topics - July/August 2020
Temple Topics - May/June 2020
Temple Topics - March/April 2020
Temple Topics - January/February 2020

Temple Topics - November/December 2019
Temple Topics - September/October 2019 (includes High Holiday information)
Temple Topics - July/August 2019
Temple Topics - May/June 2019
Temple Topics - March/April 2019
Temple Topics - January/February 2019

Temple Topics - November/December 2018
Temple Topics - September/October 2018
Temple Topics - High Holiday Edition 2018
Temple Topics - July/August 2018
Temple Topics - May/June 2018
Temple Topics - March/April 2018
Temple Topics - January/February 2018

Temple Topics - November/December 2017
Temple Topics - September/October 2017
Temple Topics - July/August 2017
Temple Topics - May/June 2017
Temple Topics - March/April 2017
Temple Topics - January/February 2017

Sun, June 15 2025
19 Sivan 5785

About Us

Upcoming Events

All Events

Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025

Beer Night at the Thomas Hooker Brewery
Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:00p to 10:00p
Join Beth El Temple’s Men Club in an evening at Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield. Enjoy beer and wine, learn about the brewing process from a great local brewery, and connect with fellow members of the community. Each ticket includes a drink of your choice as well as pizza. You do not have to be a Men’s Club member to attend! Tickets are limited, so click in to sign up ASAP. All guests must be 21+.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025

Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Jun 18th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025

Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Jul 12th 5:30p to 7:00p
Second Summer Saturdays: June 14, July 12, and August 9, 5:30-7:00 Join Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin on select Shabbat afternoons throughout the summer for a light dinner/Seudah Shleesheet, learning, and zemirot/Shabbat songs. Each week, we will take a deep dive into one or two of the prayers in our Siddur, exploring topics such as the meaning of the prayer, the way it functions in the service, the different biblical and rabbinic texts that it quotes or refers to, new and traditional musical settings for the prayer, ways that music enhances the meaning of the text, and the history of how the prayer came to be a fixture in our prayerbook. Adults and teens of all backgrounds are welcome to join; no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Siddur necessary. Light dinner will be served RSVP required (click in to register!) $10 suggested donation per person
MORE INFO
Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025

Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Jul 25th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are invited to join Beth El friends for a Shabbat Potluck Picnic! We'll meet at a fellow member's home to celebrate Shabbat with food, singing, and community. Bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share (details in the registration). RSVPs are required. Click in to register!
Register Now

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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 29 , 2025

Chai Society Picnic at Beth El
Tuesday, Jul 29th 11:30a to 1:00p
The Chai Society invites you to a picnic at Beth El on Tuesday, July 29, at 11:30am. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers, along with all the trimmings. We will be treated to entertaining music by Walter Mamlok on the clarinet, and Michael Schiano on the accordion. There will be a charge of $10 for our summer picnic. We'll gather rain or shine!
Register Now

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Sun, June 15 2025 19 Sivan 5785

Contact Us

Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117

(860) 233-9696
(860) 233-9892

Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

SULAM Beth El Educational Program:
(860) 233-9891

DIRECTIONS

Upcoming Events

All Events

Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025

Beer Night at the Thomas Hooker Brewery
Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:00p to 10:00p
Join Beth El Temple’s Men Club in an evening at Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield. Enjoy beer and wine, learn about the brewing process from a great local brewery, and connect with fellow members of the community. Each ticket includes a drink of your choice as well as pizza. You do not have to be a Men’s Club member to attend! Tickets are limited, so click in to sign up ASAP. All guests must be 21+.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025

Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Jun 18th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025

Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Jul 12th 5:30p to 7:00p
Second Summer Saturdays: June 14, July 12, and August 9, 5:30-7:00 Join Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin on select Shabbat afternoons throughout the summer for a light dinner/Seudah Shleesheet, learning, and zemirot/Shabbat songs. Each week, we will take a deep dive into one or two of the prayers in our Siddur, exploring topics such as the meaning of the prayer, the way it functions in the service, the different biblical and rabbinic texts that it quotes or refers to, new and traditional musical settings for the prayer, ways that music enhances the meaning of the text, and the history of how the prayer came to be a fixture in our prayerbook. Adults and teens of all backgrounds are welcome to join; no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Siddur necessary. Light dinner will be served RSVP required (click in to register!) $10 suggested donation per person
MORE INFO
Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025

Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Jul 25th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are invited to join Beth El friends for a Shabbat Potluck Picnic! We'll meet at a fellow member's home to celebrate Shabbat with food, singing, and community. Bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share (details in the registration). RSVPs are required. Click in to register!
Register Now

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