Men's Club
Men's Club
Doing, Learning, Sharing, Building Community, Making Friends
The Beth El Temple's Men's Club is about connecting you with interesting things to do and interesting people to meet. Our programs are many and varied; often, we partner with other synagogues or community organizations. Whether you want to stimulate your mind, exercise your body, perform mitzvot or support the synagogue and school, you’ll find plenty of activities and friendships in Beth El’s Men’s Club.

Breakfast and More
Men’s Club sponsors Sunday morning breakfast programs during the year on a wide variety of topics. Our deluxe breakfasts and other programs are sometimes discounted or free to all Men’s Club members who RSVP in advance (yet another reason to become a member!).
Some of our annual programs include:
- Welcome-Back-From-Summer Sunday Breakfast with a notable sports speaker
- Scotch (or sometimes vodka!) and Steak in the Sukkah
- Tuesday & Thursday Morning Reservoir Walk (throughout the year)
- Minyan on the Mountain
- Distinguished Service Award Banquet
- World-wide Wrap (Tefillin Minyan)
- Yellow Candle Program for Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Hearing Men’s Voices, a program designed to build relationships and extend community among our Beth El men
We’re honored
One of the most active chapters in the country, we are proud to have received numerous awards from The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) including the highly-coveted Quality Club Award, honoring the breadth and depth of our programming, community service and commitment to Judaism and synagogue life. No matter your age or stage in life, we invite you to join our group of go-for-it guys.
Everyone is Welcome
Although we’re called Men's Club all programming (with the exception of the "Hearing Men’s Voices" series) is open to people of all genders. Please email mensclub@bethelwh.org to find out how you can get involved.
Please check out:
Men's Club Programs 2025-2026
Become a Men’s Club Member via printable membership form or online form
Members of the Men’s Club Board
Fri, October 31 2025
                       9 Cheshvan 5786
Upcoming Events
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                    Sunday ,
 NovNovember 2 , 2025Multi-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.
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                    Wednesday ,
 NovNovember 5 , 2025 Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin 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.
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                    Saturday ,
 NovNovember 8 , 2025 Shabbat Morning Services & Veterans Day Shabbat (in-person and virtual) Shabbat Morning Services & Veterans Day Shabbat (in-person and virtual)
 Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:30a to 12:00p
 To watch our livestream, click here
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                    Saturday ,
 NovNovember 8 , 2025Junior 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.
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                    Saturday ,
 NovNovember 8 , 2025Shabbat 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.
Contact Us
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117


Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
SULAM Beth El Educational Program:

Upcoming Events
- 
                    Sunday ,
 NovNovember 2 , 2025Multi-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.
- 
                    Wednesday ,
 NovNovember 5 , 2025 Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin 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.
- 
                    Saturday ,
 NovNovember 8 , 2025 Shabbat Morning Services & Veterans Day Shabbat (in-person and virtual) Shabbat Morning Services & Veterans Day Shabbat (in-person and virtual)
 Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:30a to 12:00p
 To watch our livestream, click here
- 
                    Saturday ,
 NovNovember 8 , 2025Junior 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.
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