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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
All services from 5784 can be found by clicking here.
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All services from 5782 can be found by clicking here.
All services from 5781 can be found by clicking here.
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.
High Holiday Service Options
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, Cantor Ness, 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 Cantor Ness, together 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.
Read All About It!
The High Holiday edition of Temple Topics contains complete information about our services, tickets, seating, parking, and more. You'll find a printable schedule of services here.
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, click here.
To register your older child (age 6-12) for our drop-off programs on Rosh Hashanah Day One and/or Yom Kippur, click here.
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.
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? Click here.
Tue, April 23 2024
15 Nisan 5784
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 28th 12:15p to 4:00p
For this community hike, we'll meet at Dr. Eliyahu’s house (1021 Mountain Road, Bloomfield, CT) after SULAM enjoys a field day at Schechter. Click in for details and to register! -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, May 1st 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin, Women's Network and the Israel Engagement Committee 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. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Shabbat Playgroup in the Park: May the Fourth Edition!
Shabbat, May 4th 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 ,
MayMay 5 , 2024
Sunday, May 5th 6:30a to 10:00p
All 8th – 12th graders are invited to join Dr. Eliyahu Krigel and Marisa Beede for a special trip to NYC for the day to learn about the Jewish immigrant experience. The Masa Program at BET is our new program for 8th – 12th graders. This is a travel impact program that will consist of a combination of meetings which, culminating in a trip. For the first year of the program this year, we will be taking a trip to NYC for the day. We’ll leave on a private bus from the Beth El parking lot at 6:30am on May 5! We’ll be back to Beth El at 10:00pm on May 5. The cost is $50 for Beth El members thanks to the generous support of Men’s Club! During the trip we will visit Ellis Island, The Tenement Museum, and the Top of the Rock. We will also experience Kosher dining in NYC as well. In addition to the trip, we will also gather once before to help plan the trip and once after to reflect on our experience together. Space is limited to 20 students. Please contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel at ekrigel@bethelwh.org with questions and for more information. Click in to register! -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 7:15p to 9:00p
Join us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register!