Festival Ma'ariv and Simchat Torah Celebration

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • 22 Tishrei 5786

5:30 PM - 7:00 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT

Come out to celebrate Simchat Torah with singing and dancing on the Beth El front plaza!

Join us for a bit of Torah, dancing around and Hakafot, and ending with some ice cream sweetness! First graders will be given their very own Torah!

Registration is strongly encouraged to make sure we have enough ice cream! We'll be outside, weather permitting.

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Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117

(860) 233-9696
(860) 233-9892

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Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
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Sunday ,
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