Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Upcoming Sessions
1. Saturday, November 22, 2025 • 2 Kislev 5786
4:00 PM - 6:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 061172. Saturday, December 13, 2025 • 23 Kislev 5786
4:00 PM - 6:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 061173. Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 28 Tevet 5786
4:00 PM - 6:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 061174. Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 4 Adar 5786
4:00 PM - 6:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117Exploring the Siddur - 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 for one or more sessions. Each session will explore different material, and no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Siddur is necessary.
Light dinner will be served. RSVP (below) is required, with a suggested donation of $10 per person per class for individuals not already registered with the Adult B'nei Mitzvah Program.
Please note: this class is in person only. We will maintain a Shabbat-friendly environment and look forward to seeing you in person.
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Thu, October 23 2025
1 Cheshvan 5786
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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. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025Women 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 , 2025Shabbat 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.
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
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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. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025Women 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 , 2025Shabbat 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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