Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professorship Lecture with Amy-Jill Levine, PhD

Community You Can Believe In

Thursday, June 9, 2022 • 10 Sivan 5782

7:30 PM - 9:00 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Join us for the Inaugural Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professorship Lecture at Beth El:

“Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Scripture Differently” with Amy-Jill Levine, PhD, Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.

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This event is being underwritten by the Ruth & Harry Kleinman Endowment Fund, a named fund within the Endowment Fund of Beth El Temple, in conjunction with Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and Beth El Temple of West Hartford.

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Fri, June 9 2023
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Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023

Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Somerset Patriots
Sunday, Jun 11th 12:00p to 4:00p
Back by popular demand! Join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Somerset Patriots (the Yankees AA minor league affiliate)! It will be Jewish Heritage Day. Our seats, in the Hartford Terrace section along the first-base side, are in a shaded, private section. Your ticket will allow you free exclusive access to the Yard Goats Club, an air conditioned indoor section with great views of the game, comfortable seating, and higher-end food and liquor options not available at the general concession stands. And yes, fries, hot dogs, and beer are also available there. Kosher food will be available. You can go to this private section when you want to take a break from your field seats, get refreshments, and schmooze with others. Kids run the bases after the game! Tickets are limited, so you are urged to put in your RSVP as soon as possible. You may request to be seated with others who are placing their RSVP separately.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023

Celebrate West Hartford
Sunday, Jun 11th 12:00p to 6:00p
Stop by our booth at Celebrate! West Hartford on the second day of the town's annual community festival. Say hello to our clergy and lay leaders, and share your enthusiasm for Beth El with the community. You don't want to miss our community art project!
MORE INFO
Friday ,
JunJune 16 , 2023

Camp Send-off Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jun 16th 7:00p to 9:00p
Celebrate our campers as we send them off to summer camp Beth El style! All are invited to join us for a special outdoor Shabbat service honoring our campers, followed by a BBQ dinner for all. Service and dinner will be held outdoors, weather permitting. This program is being underwritten by the Kest Family Fund. Click in to register!
Register Now

MORE INFO
Saturday ,
JunJune 24 , 2023

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Shabbat, Jun 24th 3:00p to 5:00p
Calling all 0-5 year olds and their grown-ups: come find your people at the park! Join Rabbi Zerin, Dr. Eliyahu, and your friends at Beth El 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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