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Temple Topics - High Holidays 5786-September-October 2025: click here for a printable version or click here to read it online
Temple Topics - July-August 2025: click here for a printable version or click here to read it online
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
Temple Topics - March/April 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - January/February 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online

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

Sat, October 25 2025
3 Cheshvan 5786

About Us

Upcoming Events

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Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025

Multi-faith Luncheon
Sunday, Nov 2nd 11:30a to 1:00p
Join us for a multi-faith luncheon sponsored by Beth El and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). The Hindu and the Jewish communities will gather together to learn and connect. Reservations are required by October 29 at 12pm. Click in to register! Contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel at ekrigel@bethelwh.org with questions or for more information.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025

Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network for an engaging class designed to explore the often-overlooked stories of women in the Hebrew Bible. Together, we’ll uncover their voices, examine their choices, and consider what their lives teach us today. Through discussion, learning, and shared reflection, this class offers a chance to connect more deeply with our tradition—and with one another. 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 ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Services & Veterans Day Shabbat (in-person and virtual)
Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:30a to 12:00p
To watch our livestream, click here
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

Junior Congregation
Shabbat, Nov 8th 10:30a to 12:00p
All are welcome at this special Shabbat service for pre-b’nei mitzvah learners and their families. Sign up to lead a portion of the service! Junior Congregation focuses on prayer leadership and is an excellent opportunity to put our learners’ hard work and study into practice. All students are invited to lead, with pre-b’nei mitzvah learners leading prayers throughout the service, and post-b’nei mitzvah students chanting Torah or Haftarah.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

Shabbat Club with USY
Shabbat, Nov 8th 12:00p to 2:00p
Hang out with Max and Marisa Beede from USY during Kiddush on the days when we have Junior Congregation. Play games and bond with our amazing USY advisors in a fun and relaxed environment. All elementary, middle, and high school students are welcome to participate.
MORE INFO

Sat, October 25 2025 3 Cheshvan 5786

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

Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025

Multi-faith Luncheon
Sunday, Nov 2nd 11:30a to 1:00p
Join us for a multi-faith luncheon sponsored by Beth El and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). The Hindu and the Jewish communities will gather together to learn and connect. Reservations are required by October 29 at 12pm. Click in to register! Contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel at ekrigel@bethelwh.org with questions or for more information.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025

Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network for an engaging class designed to explore the often-overlooked stories of women in the Hebrew Bible. Together, we’ll uncover their voices, examine their choices, and consider what their lives teach us today. Through discussion, learning, and shared reflection, this class offers a chance to connect more deeply with our tradition—and with one another. 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 ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Services & Veterans Day Shabbat (in-person and virtual)
Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:30a to 12:00p
To watch our livestream, click here
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

Junior Congregation
Shabbat, Nov 8th 10:30a to 12:00p
All are welcome at this special Shabbat service for pre-b’nei mitzvah learners and their families. Sign up to lead a portion of the service! Junior Congregation focuses on prayer leadership and is an excellent opportunity to put our learners’ hard work and study into practice. All students are invited to lead, with pre-b’nei mitzvah learners leading prayers throughout the service, and post-b’nei mitzvah students chanting Torah or Haftarah.
MORE INFO

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