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High Holidays
High Holidays
High Holidays are a wonderful and moving experience at Beth El, and we hope you will join us!
THE ARCHIVES
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Looking for Rabbi Rosen's 5781 Messages for the Month of Elul? Click here!
On this page, you'll find links to:
- Reserve a prayer book and test your livestream access
- Register for babysitting or children's drop-off programs
- Purchase guest tickets or reserve reciprocity tickets for a guest attending with you
- Request reciprocity access be sent to where you're traveling
Service Links for Online Access
All service links can be found by clicking here.
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On Rosh Hashanah First Day & Yom Kippur, we Offer Two distinct services, as well as family services:
Our Sanctuary service offers the grandeur of the High Holidays with Rabbi Rosen, Rabbi Zerin, and the Beth El Choir. Enjoy the glorious music of the holidays accompanied by the organ, and thought-provoking insights, teachings, and sermons from Rabbi Rosen (with Rabbi Zerin speaking on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, and both rabbis on Kol Nidrei), all from our beautiful sanctuary or through livestream.
Our Outdoor service in the Grove, led by Rabbi Zerin, Jason Kay, and Susan Gold, offers a participatory, musical service in a relaxed outdoor setting. The service will include classic favorites from the Chapel Service, new melodies, meaningful insights into the prayers, and trivia for kids (and adults) during the Torah service. Note: in case of rain or uncomfortable heat or cold, this service will move inside.
Additionally, we offer two Family Services, one geared to families with children age 0-6, and one geared to families age 6-12.
Our Second Day of Rosh Hashanah is open to the community! We offer Two options:
- The Sanctuary features a festive atmosphere with a service that is somewhat abridged and also more informal, spirited, and participatory.
- Our Family Service is geared to families with children ages 6-12, but all are welcome!
Select from two Kol Nidrei services:
- Our Sanctuary Service captures the awe-inspiring splendor as we prepare to ask God for forgiveness. Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin, with the choir and the Austin organ, create a magnificent setting for this solemn evening of prayer.
- Outdoors in the Grove, Rabbi Zerin, Jason Kay, and Susan Gold create a quiet atmosphere where we can listen closely for the still, small voice of God.
Experience Neilah in a Personal Way
As Yom Kippur concludes and the symbolic Gates of Heaven are closing, we invite our members and members of the community to stand before the ark, alone or with their family, for a personal moment of reflection and prayer. Non-Jewish family members are welcome to join this very moving experience.
Coming in September: Read All About It!
The High Holiday edition of Temple Topics will contain complete information about our services, tickets, seating, parking, and more. You'll also find a printable schedule of services linked here (when it's ready!).
Coming Soon: Register for Children's Programs
Please register your child for our babysitting and drop-off programs by September 1 so that we can guarantee a proper adult:child ratio for your child. Failure to register by September 1 means we cannot guarantee a spot for your child.
To register your potty-trained child for babysitting on Rosh Hashanah Day One and/or Yom Kippur, ((link coming soon)).
To register your older child (age 6-12) for our drop-off programs on Rosh Hashanah Day One and/or Yom Kippur, ((link coming soon)).
Preparing for Livestream Access
Are you a member in good standing who is ready to test your livestream access? Click here.
If you plan on joining services via livestream, click here to reserve a High Holiday prayer book for home use.
Coming Soon: Guests & Reciprocity
Are you traveling for the High Holidays or have guests coming to services with you who are full members at another synagogue? Click here for information about reciprocity.
Need to purchase access for guests or older children (aged 25-29) who are not members of another synagogue? (Ticket orders will be available soon.)
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024Shabbat Playgroup in the Park
Shabbat, Jul 27th 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! -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 28 , 2024Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Harrisburg Senators
Sunday, Jul 28th 12:00p to 4:00p
Back by popular demand! Come join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Harrisburg Senators (the Washington Nationals AA minor league affiliate)! 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. You can go to this private section when you want to take a break from your field seats, get refreshments, and schmooze with others. Our group will be recognized at the game. There will be a shout out for the Beth El Men's Club! One of us will get to throw out a first pitch! There may be other surprises! 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. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 31 , 2024
Wednesday, Jul 31st 7:30p to 10:30p
Meet up with us at Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival for Hamlet! Click in for details. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2024Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, Aug 4th 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. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2024Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Aug 16th 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!