Shabbat in the Park

Friday, June 18, 2021 • 8 Tammuz 5781

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM13 Sheep Hill Dr, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117

All are invited to Eisenhower Park for Shabbat in the Park! Covid precautions prevent this from being a potluck event, but we invite you to bring a picnic for the family. We'll bring the grape juice & challah! RSVPs are not required, but helps let us know you are joining (and whom to contact in case the weather is iffy). Meet by the playground to celebrate Shabbat with our Beth El community. Contact Jason Kay (engagement@bethelwh.org) with any questions.

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