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Sat, November 15 2025 24 Cheshvan 5786

Contact Us

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

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Upcoming Events

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Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025

Kick-off Breakfast Program with Cody Bondra
Sunday, Nov 16th 9:15a to 11:15a
Please join Men’s Club for a delicious breakfast buffet, followed by a presentation by Beth El’s own Cody Bondra. A recent convert to Judaism, Cody is married to SULAM instructor Sydney Feinstein Bondra. While most of his professional roles have focused on branding and marketing, his real passion is being a singer/songwriter. He has performed at venues throughout the East Coast, including in CT, the Xfinity Theatre, the Toyota Oakdale Theater, Mohegan Sun Casino, and Toad’s Place. The acts he has played alongside include Dead & Company, Alanis Morissette, Florida Georgia Line, and country superstar Chris Young. He has also rocked out with the legendary Matchbox Twenty and had the distinct honor of performing on a bill with Sting, who was the lead singer of The Police. His diverse background includes working as a Security Supervisor for Live Nation Entertainment, being a hockey journalist for the AHL, and playing amateur hockey in his younger days. Click in to register for this breakfast and meet Cody Bondra!
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025

Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Nov 19th 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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Friday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2025

Shababa
Friday, Nov 21st 5:30p 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 children's dinner. RSVP today! Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring a Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel (ekrigel@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696).
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2025

Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Nov 22nd 4:00p to 6:30p
Back by popular demand, now expanded with a learner's service and Havdallah! Continuing from our successful summer series, we will meet once a month for a seudah shleesheet (third meal of Shabbat), and a chance to learn with our rabbis/educators about the prayers in our Siddur. New this winter, we are expanding this series to include a learner's Mincha service before, and an in-person havdallah service that will engage all the senses at the end! Adults and teens of all backgrounds are welcome to join; no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Machzor is necessary. This program is part of the Adult B'nei Mitzvah Program. All are welcome to attend for part or all of the evening, whether or not you are part of the Adult B'nei Mitzvah program. Suggested donation for dinner is $10 per person per session or $40 for the entire series. Click in to register!
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