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All Beth El members over the age of 65 are automatically members 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.

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

Fri, December 9 2022
15 Kislev 5783

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Monday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2022

Musical Chat with Cantor Joseph Ness
Monday, Dec 12th 1:00p to 2:00p
Cantor Ness is back with this very popular class! Cantor leads a discussion on various aspects of Jewish music, both culturally and liturgically; a link to the music will be provided before class. For access details, please contact Lydia Lutt (marketing@bethelwh.org).
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Friday ,
DecDecember 23 , 2022

Friday Night Community Dinner & Chanukah Bash
Friday, Dec 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
5:30pm - Crudites and Family Friendly Chanukah Activity 6:00pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:00pm - Chinese Dinner, Chanukah Sing-a-long, and Sufganiyot! Come for part or all of the evening as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with music, prayer, fun, and Chinese food!
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 6 , 2023

Shababa
Friday, Jan 6th 5:45p to 6:45p
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 children's dinner. RSVP today to Rabbi Rachel Zerin in this free program – part of our early childhood education. Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring a Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Rabbi Rachel Zerin (rzerin@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696).
Register Now

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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 8 , 2023

Brunch Program with Hartford Yard Goats Mascot
Sunday, Jan 8th 11:30a to 1:00p
Join us for a brunch program with speaker Shawn Perry, Senior Account Executive with the Hartford Yard Goats. Shawn will be bringing with him one of the Yard Goats mascots, Chew Chew! Shawn is entering his sixth season as a Ticket Account Executive with the Hartford Yard Goats. He is a Connecticut native that attended primary school in East Hartford & South Windsor. After graduating from South Windsor High School, he attended Clark University where he earned a Masters Degree in Communications as well as Bachelors in Screen Studies and Psychology. During college, he studied abroad in Scotland, co-managed the campus cable station, interned for an AHL Hockey Team and played division III tennis. He has a life-long passion for professional sports, as well as the City of Hartford, and is honored to be a part of the Hartford Yard Goats. In his free time, he enjoys running, swimming, music, movies and spending time with family & friends. RSVP Required. Any RSVPs after January 4th or walk-ins will be accommodated at the discretion of the Men’s Club, and will be subject to an additional cost of $5 per person. Save the Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023 (at 1:10pm) to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Somerset Patriots
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2023

Vav and Bogrim Shabbat
Shabbat, Jan 21st 10:00a to 12:00p

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Fri, December 9 2022 15 Kislev 5783

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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 - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

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

DIRECTIONS

Upcoming Events

All Events

Monday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2022

Musical Chat with Cantor Joseph Ness
Monday, Dec 12th 1:00p to 2:00p
Cantor Ness is back with this very popular class! Cantor leads a discussion on various aspects of Jewish music, both culturally and liturgically; a link to the music will be provided before class. For access details, please contact Lydia Lutt (marketing@bethelwh.org).
MORE INFO
Friday ,
DecDecember 23 , 2022

Friday Night Community Dinner & Chanukah Bash
Friday, Dec 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
5:30pm - Crudites and Family Friendly Chanukah Activity 6:00pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:00pm - Chinese Dinner, Chanukah Sing-a-long, and Sufganiyot! Come for part or all of the evening as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with music, prayer, fun, and Chinese food!
Register Now

MORE INFO
Friday ,
JanJanuary 6 , 2023

Shababa
Friday, Jan 6th 5:45p to 6:45p
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 children's dinner. RSVP today to Rabbi Rachel Zerin in this free program – part of our early childhood education. Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring a Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Rabbi Rachel Zerin (rzerin@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696).
Register Now

MORE INFO
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 8 , 2023

Brunch Program with Hartford Yard Goats Mascot
Sunday, Jan 8th 11:30a to 1:00p
Join us for a brunch program with speaker Shawn Perry, Senior Account Executive with the Hartford Yard Goats. Shawn will be bringing with him one of the Yard Goats mascots, Chew Chew! Shawn is entering his sixth season as a Ticket Account Executive with the Hartford Yard Goats. He is a Connecticut native that attended primary school in East Hartford & South Windsor. After graduating from South Windsor High School, he attended Clark University where he earned a Masters Degree in Communications as well as Bachelors in Screen Studies and Psychology. During college, he studied abroad in Scotland, co-managed the campus cable station, interned for an AHL Hockey Team and played division III tennis. He has a life-long passion for professional sports, as well as the City of Hartford, and is honored to be a part of the Hartford Yard Goats. In his free time, he enjoys running, swimming, music, movies and spending time with family & friends. RSVP Required. Any RSVPs after January 4th or walk-ins will be accommodated at the discretion of the Men’s Club, and will be subject to an additional cost of $5 per person. Save the Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023 (at 1:10pm) to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Somerset Patriots
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