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BEMA
BEMA
Where Else Could Music Be This Heavenly?
Music at Beth El Temple in West Hartford is under the guidance of The Beth El Music & Arts Committee (BEMA). With the leadership of Cantor Joseph Ness, it educates and entertains the community through music. The BEMA committee helps conceive and produce musical performances of all genres, while supporting the commemoration of Jewish celebrations and prayer services.
Our 22-23 series is complete!
Thank you to all of our supporters!
Spice up your evening with a variety of opera arias and scenes with exciting guest artists including the talented dramatic soprano Zhanna Alkhazova and featuring the Beth El Orchestra.
BEMA Kids’ Choir
Love to sing? Come make music with us! Under the direction of Cantor Ness, children in grades 4-7 learn different forms of Jewish music, practice each Sunday during the educational year, and participate in BEMA concerts and Shabbat and High Holiday services.
Children of all Beth El members – including those who attend Solomon Schechter or Hebrew Academy – are invited to participate. To maintain the highest degree of professionalism, attendance at rehearsals – and (where appropriate) attendance at SULAM Beth El prior to rehearsals – is expected. The kids love choir and it’s a rewarding way to learn Jewish music. For more information contact Debbie at BEMA@betheltemplemusic.com.
Fri, September 22 2023
7 Tishrei 5784
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2023Cemetery Service
Sunday, Sep 24th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2023Yom Kippur - Kol Nidrei Evening Services
Sunday, Sep 24th 6:15p to 8:45p
For Kol Nidrei, you have the choice of 2 services! Both require member or guest tickets. Click in for details. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2023Yom Kippur - Morning Services
Monday, Sep 25th 9:00a to 1:30p
On Yom Kippur morning, you have the choice of 2 services, plus family service options! Click in for details. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2023Yom Kippur Morning - Family Service
Monday, Sep 25th 9:30a to 10:30a
Our Family Service is geared to families with children in grades 1-5. Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Dr. Eliyahu Krigel lead this meaningful service focused on Tefillah (prayer), Tzedakah (sacred giving), and Teshuvah (returning to our best selves). We'll weave together prayers, stories, and discussions in order to bring spiritual sustenance to all of us in this time of renewal. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2023Yom Kippur - Mazel Tots
Monday, Sep 25th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join Dr. Eliyahu Krigel for play-based and interactive services, giving our youngest members an opportunity to gain meaning and joy during this special time in our calendar cycle through the use of puppets. Snack will be provided.