God is Here: Exploring Metaphors for the Divine
Past SessionsThursday, March 20, 2025 • 20 Adar 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom (180 Still Road, Bloomfield)
Thursday, March 6, 2025 • 6 Adar 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Beth El Temple (2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford)
Thursday, February 27, 2025 • 29 Shevat 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom (180 Still Road, Bloomfield)
Thursday, February 20, 2025 • 22 Shevat 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - CHANGE TO: B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom (180 Still Road, Bloomfield)
Thursday, February 13, 2025 • 15 Shevat 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom (180 Still Road, Bloomfield)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 • 8 Shevat 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - On Zoom Only (Due to Weather)
Join Rabbi Debra Cantor and Rabbi Rachel Zerin for a hands-on exploration of different metaphors for the Divine. These metaphors are all deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while broadening the ways we think about, talk about, and relate to God and the idea of the Holy. Inspired by Rabbi Toba Spitzer's book "God is Here: Reimagining the Divine," we will use text study, discussion, writing, art, ritual, and more to think about how language and metaphor shape our experiences - and how language and metaphor can either limit or expand how we experience holiness in our lives.
If cost is a barrier to your participation, please reach out to Rabbi Rachel Zerin (RZerin@bethelwh.org).
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Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
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Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
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Upcoming Events
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                    Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025
                                                
                    Reading The Women 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 , 2025
                                                
                    Shabbat 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. - 
                    Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025Shabbat Club with USY
Shabbat, Nov 8th 12:00p to 2:00p
Hang out with Max and Marisa Beede from USY during Kiddush on the days when we have Junior Congregation. Play games and bond with our amazing USY advisors in a fun and relaxed environment. All elementary, middle, and high school students are welcome to participate. 
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