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If you or your spouse are age 55 or older, you are automatically a member of Beth El Temple's Chai Society!

The Chai Society is a dynamic group with a thirst for knowledge, culture and community. We explore timely and relevant issues about law, opera, Israel, politics and Jewish culture with expert speakers and panelists.

We welcome Beth El members of all ages, as well as members of the greater Hartford community, to our programs. Watch the mail for our now familiar Chai Society blue postcard with specific topic and R.S.V.P. information.

The Chai Society is an affiliate of Hazak, the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism's organization for adults 55 and older.

For more information about Chai Society, please call the Beth El office at (860) 233-9696.

Mon, November 18 2019
20 Cheshvan 5780

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Monday
Nov 18

Introduction to Ethics
Monday, Nov 18th 6:30p to 7:30p
Rabbi Rosen will teach an introductory course on ethics.
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Friday
Nov 22

Shababa
Friday, Nov 22nd 5:45p to 7:00p
Shababa is a fun, engaging “service” for our youngest generation. All children ~8 and under (and their siblings, parents, and grandparents) are welcome to experience the joy of Shabbat with dancing, singing, stories, prayers and a free chicken nugget dinner. Join Rabbi Ilana Garber in this free monthly program – part of our early childhood education. RSVPs are not required, but are encouraged to enable us to better plan for dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring that month’s Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Rabbi Ilana Garber (igarber@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696).
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Saturday
Nov 23

Shabbat Yoga
Shabbat, Nov 23rd 10:30a to 12:00p
Gather for this all-levels yoga class with Hebrew prayer, chanting and Jewish meditation. Rabbi Garber and Adriana Matozzo from West Hartford Yoga co-lead. Free and open to all (children too, if they can participate in a quiet yoga class). Contact Rabbi Garber, igarber@bethelwh.org, with questions.
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Sunday
Nov 24

Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Sunday, Nov 24th 8:30a to 12:00p
Drop off a frozen turkey (kosher or non-kosher) on Sunday, November 24th from 8:30am-12pm. Volunteers will be ready at the main building entrance to collect turkeys, canned goods or checks (made out to Jewish Family Services... with "food pantry" in the memo line). Last year, our congregation delivered more than 80 turkeys and a monetary donation of more than $1,200 to the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry at JFS. We are determined to help even more families this year. Together we can make this a memorable Thanksgiving for our neighbors in need.
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Monday
Nov 25

Introduction to Ethics
Monday, Nov 25th 6:30p to 7:30p
Rabbi Rosen will teach an introductory course on ethics.
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Mon, November 18 2019 20 Cheshvan 5780

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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 - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

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

DIRECTIONS

Upcoming Events

All Events

Monday
Nov 18

Introduction to Ethics
Monday, Nov 18th 6:30p to 7:30p
Rabbi Rosen will teach an introductory course on ethics.
MORE INFO
Friday
Nov 22

Shababa
Friday, Nov 22nd 5:45p to 7:00p
Shababa is a fun, engaging “service” for our youngest generation. All children ~8 and under (and their siblings, parents, and grandparents) are welcome to experience the joy of Shabbat with dancing, singing, stories, prayers and a free chicken nugget dinner. Join Rabbi Ilana Garber in this free monthly program – part of our early childhood education. RSVPs are not required, but are encouraged to enable us to better plan for dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring that month’s Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Rabbi Ilana Garber (igarber@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696).
Register Now

MORE INFO
Saturday
Nov 23

Shabbat Yoga
Shabbat, Nov 23rd 10:30a to 12:00p
Gather for this all-levels yoga class with Hebrew prayer, chanting and Jewish meditation. Rabbi Garber and Adriana Matozzo from West Hartford Yoga co-lead. Free and open to all (children too, if they can participate in a quiet yoga class). Contact Rabbi Garber, igarber@bethelwh.org, with questions.
MORE INFO
Sunday
Nov 24

Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Sunday, Nov 24th 8:30a to 12:00p
Drop off a frozen turkey (kosher or non-kosher) on Sunday, November 24th from 8:30am-12pm. Volunteers will be ready at the main building entrance to collect turkeys, canned goods or checks (made out to Jewish Family Services... with "food pantry" in the memo line). Last year, our congregation delivered more than 80 turkeys and a monetary donation of more than $1,200 to the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry at JFS. We are determined to help even more families this year. Together we can make this a memorable Thanksgiving for our neighbors in need.
MORE INFO

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