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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.
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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.
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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.
Wed, March 22 2023
29 Adar 5783
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Beth El Music & Arts: Season Concert #2 - History of Israel in Song
Sunday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 9:00p
Enjoy an evening of beautiful music with Cantor Joseph Ness and Beth El Music & Arts! Israel carries a great tradition of poets and songwriters, spanning the Ashkenazic and Sephardic cultures. Cantorial soloist Talya Smilowitz, Israeli singer Gilad Paz, pianist Alex Nakhimovsky, Cantor Joseph Ness and the Beth El Orchestra will perform poignant and joyful songs by Jewish composers such as Sasha Argov and Moshe Wilensky, as well as the great Dvořák cello concerto in B minor, Op. 104, performed by Michael Katz. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023Spring Into Shabbat Community Dinner
Friday, Mar 31st 7:00p to 9:00p
Spring may officially start on March 20th, but we are excited to celebrate the changing of seasons with you in a pre-Passover, "Spring Into Shabbat" community dinner! Click in to register! -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Fast of the Firstborn Service and Study Session
Wednesday, Apr 5th 7:00a to 8:00p
Join us in the chapel or on Zoom! Sponsored by Bob & Susan Gold in memory of Leo Gold. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023Passover Festival Morning Service
Thursday, Apr 6th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Friday ,
AprApril 7 , 2023Passover Festival Morning Service
Friday, Apr 7th 9:30a to 12:00p
To watch our livestream, click here