B'nei Mitzvah and Beyond

Upcoming Sessions

1. Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 17 Kislev 5786

9:30 AM - 11:30 AMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

2. Sunday, January 25, 2026 • 7 Shevat 5786

9:30 AM - 11:30 AMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

3. Sunday, March 8, 2026 • 19 Adar 5786

9:30 AM - 11:30 AMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

These workshops are an opportunity for you (the parents) and your 6th graders to explore what it means to be a b'nei mitzvah, learn how to have an Aliyah, make a yad, build a sense of community, and so much more. The 6th grader and at least one parent should join us from 9:30-11:30am. You can also join us for the SULAM school service from 9:00-9:20 on those mornings as well.

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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025

Screening of Technion Documentary
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 7:00p to 9:00p
The Israel Engagement Committee welcomes you to screen the new documentary about the Technion. The film tells the story of a university born from a Zionist dream that transformed into a global scientific powerhouse, narrating the Technion’s pivotal role in shaping the State of Israel, from building the nation’s infrastructure during its infancy, to defending Israel through times of war, to creating the vibrant ecosystem of scientific and technological innovation we know today. It celebrates the desire to build a better future for the Jewish people. Click in to register!
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025

Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 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 ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Junior Congregation
Friday, Dec 5th 5:30p to 6:30p
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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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Breakfast Program with UConn's Ellen Herman-Kimball
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:15a to 11:15a
Please join the Men’s Club and Women’s Network for a delicious breakfast as we co-sponsor a program featuring Ellen Herman-Kimball, the coach of UCONN Women’s Volleyball.
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Mon, November 24 2025 4 Kislev 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

All Events

Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025

Screening of Technion Documentary
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 7:00p to 9:00p
The Israel Engagement Committee welcomes you to screen the new documentary about the Technion. The film tells the story of a university born from a Zionist dream that transformed into a global scientific powerhouse, narrating the Technion’s pivotal role in shaping the State of Israel, from building the nation’s infrastructure during its infancy, to defending Israel through times of war, to creating the vibrant ecosystem of scientific and technological innovation we know today. It celebrates the desire to build a better future for the Jewish people. Click in to register!
Register Now

MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025

Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 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.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Junior Congregation
Friday, Dec 5th 5:30p to 6:30p
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.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Breakfast Program with UConn's Ellen Herman-Kimball
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:15a to 11:15a
Please join the Men’s Club and Women’s Network for a delicious breakfast as we co-sponsor a program featuring Ellen Herman-Kimball, the coach of UCONN Women’s Volleyball.
Register Now

MORE INFO

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