Shabbat Morning Services (in-person and virtual)

Saturday, August 9, 2025 • 15 Av 5785

9:30 AM - 12:00 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

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Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025

Exploring the Machzor: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Aug 9th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin for this final session that includes light dinner/Seudah Shleesheet, learning, and zemirot/Shabbat songs. We will take a deep dive into one or two of the prayers in our Machzor (High Holiday prayer book), exploring topics such as the meaning of the prayer, the way it functions in the service, the different biblical and rabbinic texts that it quotes or refers to, new and traditional musical settings for the prayer, ways that music enhances the meaning of the text, and the history of how the prayer came to be a fixture in our prayerbook. Adults and teens of all backgrounds are welcome to join; no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Machzor is necessary. Light dinner will be served RSVP required (click in to register!) $10 suggested donation per person
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 10 , 2025

Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, Aug 10th 8:30a to 1:30p
You can make a lasting impact with an amazing mitzvot by helping the American Red Cross! Please help us make a difference by donating blood at Beth El Temple. Please call 1.800.733.2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter: WeHa to schedule your appointment. Volunteers are also needed for registration and snacks, please call the office to sign up to volunteer. You can also save up to 15 minutes on the day of your appointment, by simply visiting www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions. Everyday heroes like you can help save up to three lives with just one blood donation. Thank you for giving the gift of life.
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025

Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Aug 22nd 5:30p to 7:30p
Join us for an outdoor, family-friendly service and congregational dinner. Please RSVP by August 26 at noon.
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025

Shabbat Playgroup in the Park
Shabbat, Aug 23rd 3:00p to 5:00p
Calling all 0-5 year olds and their grown-ups: come find your people at the park! Join Dr. Eliyahu and your Beth El friends for a relaxed Shabbat afternoon at Eisenhower Park. We will provide cold drinks and summer treats! Note: will be canceled in case of rain. RSVPs requested but not required. Click in to RSVP!
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Tue, August 5 2025 11 Av 5785

Contact Us

Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117

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

Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

SULAM Beth El Educational Program:
(860) 233-9891

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Upcoming Events

All Events

Saturday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2025

Exploring the Machzor: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Aug 9th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin for this final session that includes light dinner/Seudah Shleesheet, learning, and zemirot/Shabbat songs. We will take a deep dive into one or two of the prayers in our Machzor (High Holiday prayer book), exploring topics such as the meaning of the prayer, the way it functions in the service, the different biblical and rabbinic texts that it quotes or refers to, new and traditional musical settings for the prayer, ways that music enhances the meaning of the text, and the history of how the prayer came to be a fixture in our prayerbook. Adults and teens of all backgrounds are welcome to join; no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Machzor is necessary. Light dinner will be served RSVP required (click in to register!) $10 suggested donation per person
Register Now

MORE INFO
Sunday ,
AugAugust 10 , 2025

Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, Aug 10th 8:30a to 1:30p
You can make a lasting impact with an amazing mitzvot by helping the American Red Cross! Please help us make a difference by donating blood at Beth El Temple. Please call 1.800.733.2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter: WeHa to schedule your appointment. Volunteers are also needed for registration and snacks, please call the office to sign up to volunteer. You can also save up to 15 minutes on the day of your appointment, by simply visiting www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions. Everyday heroes like you can help save up to three lives with just one blood donation. Thank you for giving the gift of life.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025

Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Aug 22nd 5:30p to 7:30p
Join us for an outdoor, family-friendly service and congregational dinner. Please RSVP by August 26 at noon.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025

Shabbat Playgroup in the Park
Shabbat, Aug 23rd 3:00p to 5:00p
Calling all 0-5 year olds and their grown-ups: come find your people at the park! Join Dr. Eliyahu and your Beth El friends for a relaxed Shabbat afternoon at Eisenhower Park. We will provide cold drinks and summer treats! Note: will be canceled in case of rain. RSVPs requested but not required. Click in to RSVP!
Register Now

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