Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • 22 Sivan 5785

6:00 PM - 7:15 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Past Sessions
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • 8 Sivan 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • 23 Iyyar 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • 9 Iyyar 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 • 19 Adar 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • 21 Shevat 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 • 7 Shevat 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • 17 Kislev 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • 10 Kislev 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • 19 Cheshvan 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 • 5 Cheshvan 5785 - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

What can we discover if we read between the lines of the Torah? What were the people in the Torah thinking or feeling? What backstories were we never told? Dirshuni is a collection of Midrashim – imaginative interpretations of the Torah – written by modern Israeli women that answer these questions and more. We will read and discuss the texts together. All are welcome to join us for just one class or for the series. Thank you to Women’s Network for sponsoring this series.

Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm.

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Beer Night at the Thomas Hooker Brewery
Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:00p to 10:00p
Join Beth El Temple’s Men Club in an evening at Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield. Enjoy beer and wine, learn about the brewing process from a great local brewery, and connect with fellow members of the community. Each ticket includes a drink of your choice as well as pizza. You do not have to be a Men’s Club member to attend! Tickets are limited, so click in to sign up ASAP. All guests must be 21+.
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025

Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Jun 18th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm.
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JulJuly 12 , 2025

Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Jul 12th 5:30p to 7:00p
Second Summer Saturdays: June 14, July 12, and August 9, 5:30-7:00 Join Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin on select Shabbat afternoons throughout the summer for a light dinner/Seudah Shleesheet, learning, and zemirot/Shabbat songs. Each week, we will take a deep dive into one or two of the prayers in our Siddur, 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 Siddur necessary. Light dinner will be served RSVP required (click in to register!) $10 suggested donation per person
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JulJuly 25 , 2025

Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Jul 25th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are invited to join Beth El friends for a Shabbat Potluck Picnic! We'll meet at a fellow member's home to celebrate Shabbat with food, singing, and community. Bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share (details in the registration). RSVPs are required. Click in to register!
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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
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

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Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025

Beer Night at the Thomas Hooker Brewery
Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:00p to 10:00p
Join Beth El Temple’s Men Club in an evening at Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield. Enjoy beer and wine, learn about the brewing process from a great local brewery, and connect with fellow members of the community. Each ticket includes a drink of your choice as well as pizza. You do not have to be a Men’s Club member to attend! Tickets are limited, so click in to sign up ASAP. All guests must be 21+.
Register Now

MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025

Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Jun 18th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025

Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Jul 12th 5:30p to 7:00p
Second Summer Saturdays: June 14, July 12, and August 9, 5:30-7:00 Join Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin on select Shabbat afternoons throughout the summer for a light dinner/Seudah Shleesheet, learning, and zemirot/Shabbat songs. Each week, we will take a deep dive into one or two of the prayers in our Siddur, 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 Siddur necessary. Light dinner will be served RSVP required (click in to register!) $10 suggested donation per person
MORE INFO
Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025

Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Jul 25th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are invited to join Beth El friends for a Shabbat Potluck Picnic! We'll meet at a fellow member's home to celebrate Shabbat with food, singing, and community. Bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share (details in the registration). RSVPs are required. Click in to register!
Register Now

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