Craft Gallery
Craft Gallery
We specialize in hand-crafted Judaica from American and Israeli artists. You’ll find a lovely selection of mezuzot, tallitot and tallit clips, kippot, yads, Shabbat candlesticks, challah boards, challah covers and washing cups, plus chanukiot and collectible dreidels, seder plates and all the accompanying Pesach goodies, tzedakah boxes, bridal gifts -- the list goes on.
Proceeds from this Women’s Network-sponsored shop support the Beth El community, including B’nai Mitzvah kiddush cups, new member welcome baskets, and havdallah candles used by our religious education students.
Our Craft Gallery is open on Sunday mornings when SULAM is in session. To arrange a personal visit, contact the Beth El office at (860) 233-9696 and let us know you would like to talk to one of managers!
Payment:
We take cash and checks.
New Management for Craft Gallery!
Jill Jones and Shelley Barker done an awesome job of managing Beth El's beautiful Craft Gallery for more than a dozen years, with Jill's tenure going back even further, and they are now looking forward to well-deserved retirement from this labor of love! A new management team will soon step into their shoes and continue to provide the Beth El community and the entire local Jewish community with access to a selection of the finest Judaica from artists in Israel and all over the US. We are very excited to announce that Beth El members Lonni Schulz and Rivka Dvorin will take on this responsibility as of July 1, 2025!
Rivka, who owned and operated The Judaica Store in West Hartford for 31 years, and Lonni are now transitioning into their new roles, working with Shelley and Jill to ensure a seamless transition. They are enthusiastically looking forward to providing personalized service to members of our community who are looking for that special item for a B'nei Mitzvah, wedding or other celebration, or something unique to enhance their observance of Shabbat, Passover or Chanukah.
The Craft Gallery is an exceptional asset for Beth El and all proceeds from sales, amounting to thousands of dollars each year, are used by Women’s Network to benefit our entire congregation by funding engaging adult programming, off-site learning experiences for our teens and specific synagogue needs that come up from time to time. It is open on Sundays 9:00 – 11:30am when SULAM is in session, and also by appointment.
Please join us in expressing our immense gratitude to Jill and Shelley for their passionate dedication and untold hours of service over the past many years! Also, please welcome Lonni and Rivka as they begin to guide this valuable gem forward into the future!
Thu, May 1 2025
3 Iyyar 5785
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Introduction to Mussar: a Mini-Course with Rabbi Jim Rosen
Thursday, May 1st 2:00p to 3:00p
The Mussar movement is a little-known gem that emphasizes the ethical aspects of Judaism. This Jewish experience was largely destroyed by the Nazis, but today it is enjoying a renaissance as many have discovered that its ideas and techniques provide meaningful pathways in life. Please join Rabbi Rosen to learn more about this spiritual practice and dive into the Jewish world of character building, personal ethics, and communal responsibility. Click in to register! -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 7:15p to 9:00p
Join us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Bat Mitzvah of Michalina Federman
Shabbat, May 3rd 4:30p to 5:30p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, May 7th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 8 , 2025Conversation About Sisterhood and Mental Health with Betsy Lerner, Author of Shred Sisters
Thursday, May 8th 6:00p to 8:00p
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Women's Network has invited author Betsy Lerner to discuss her debut novel, Shred Sisters. This intimate and bittersweet story explores the fierce complexities of a suburban Connecticut Jewish family, mental health, and a hard-won path between two sisters. Published in October of 2024, it has been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award and has garnered many other accolades, including New York Times Notable Book of the Year, New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice and Best Book of the Year So Far, and Good Housekeeping October Book Club Pick. Ms. Lerner was already well-known for her earlier memoirs, Food and Loathing and The Bridge Ladies. We will also hear from the CEO of Jewish Family Services for further insights about their mental health services. A light supper will be served. This event is co-sponsored by Women's Network and The Emanuel Synagogue's Membership and Engagement Committee. We hope that you can join us for this great community-wide conversation and great company!
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
-
Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Introduction to Mussar: a Mini-Course with Rabbi Jim Rosen
Thursday, May 1st 2:00p to 3:00p
The Mussar movement is a little-known gem that emphasizes the ethical aspects of Judaism. This Jewish experience was largely destroyed by the Nazis, but today it is enjoying a renaissance as many have discovered that its ideas and techniques provide meaningful pathways in life. Please join Rabbi Rosen to learn more about this spiritual practice and dive into the Jewish world of character building, personal ethics, and communal responsibility. Click in to register! -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 7:15p to 9:00p
Join us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Bat Mitzvah of Michalina Federman
Shabbat, May 3rd 4:30p to 5:30p
-
Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, May 7th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. 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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