Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Upcoming Sessions
1. Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 28 Tevet 5786
4:00 PM - 6:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 061172. Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 4 Adar 5786
4:00 PM - 6:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117Past SessionsSaturday, December 13, 2025 • 23 Kislev 5786 - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Saturday, November 22, 2025 • 2 Kislev 5786 - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Exploring 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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DecDecember 17 , 2025
Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 17th 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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DecDecember 19 , 2025Congregational Chanukah Celebration
Friday, Dec 19th 5:30p to 8:30p
All are welcome for our Shabbat Chanukah Celebration! Come for part or all of the evening as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with music, prayer, fun, and Chinese food! Schedule for the evening: 5:30pm Crudites 5:45pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:45pm Chinese Food Dinner, Chanukah Sing-a-long, and Sufganiyot! Click in to register! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2025Office Closes at 2pm
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026
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Friday, Jan 9th 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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Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
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Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2025
Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 17th 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. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Congregational Chanukah Celebration
Friday, Dec 19th 5:30p to 8:30p
All are welcome for our Shabbat Chanukah Celebration! Come for part or all of the evening as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with music, prayer, fun, and Chinese food! Schedule for the evening: 5:30pm Crudites 5:45pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:45pm Chinese Food Dinner, Chanukah Sing-a-long, and Sufganiyot! Click in to register! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2025Office Closes at 2pm
Wednesday, Dec 31st (All day)
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026
Shababa
Friday, Jan 9th 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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