Audio/Video Resources
Audio Resources
All audio files were recorded by Cantor Joseph Ness or Rabbi Rachel Zerin.
The page numbers listed below are from Siddur Lev Shalem. Page numbers spoken by Cantor Ness are from Siddur Sim Shalom.
All audio files are in MP3 format. They can be downloaded and played on your computer, tablet, or any MP3 player. Clips play best in Chrome or Firefox.
Friday Evening Service
Guide to the Friday Evening Service
A one-page guide to the Friday Evening Service. For each part of the service, this guide includes page numbers in Sim Shalom, the name of the prayer, directions for chanting and the audio file for that prayer. PDF
Shabbat Morning Service
Note: If you have a problem downloading and opening the ZIP files, you can find the individual MP3 files for Shabbat Morning below.
Guide to the Saturday Morning Service
A three-page guide to the Saturday Morning Service. For each part of the service, this guide includes page numbers in Sim Shalom, the name of the prayer, directions for chanting and the audio file for that prayer. PDF
Individual MP3 Files
(PDF - Ahavah Rabah) (PDF - Vahavienu)
Additional Files for Shabbat
(PDF - Kiddush - Friday Night)
Torah Blessings and Trope
Haftarah Blessings and Trope
Birkat Hamazon
Thu, August 21 2025
27 Av 5785
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person and virtual)
Friday, Aug 22nd 5:45p to 7:00p
Join us for Friday night services! You can join us in person in the Levine-Shein Chapel or via Zoom. Access details at bethelwesthartford.org/online. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Shabbat 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! -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2025Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Portland Sea Dogs
Sunday, Aug 31st 12:00p to 4:00p
Back by popular demand! Join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies affiliate) play the Portland Sea Dogs (the Boston Red Sox 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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 7th 11:30a to 1:00p
This event is free and open to the public! Prospective members encouraged to join us! -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2025Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Sep 12th 5:30p to 7:30p
Join us for an outdoor, family-friendly service and congregational dinner. Please RSVP by September 8 at noon.
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Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person and virtual)
Friday, Aug 22nd 5:45p to 7:00p
Join us for Friday night services! You can join us in person in the Levine-Shein Chapel or via Zoom. Access details at bethelwesthartford.org/online. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2025Shabbat 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! -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2025Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Portland Sea Dogs
Sunday, Aug 31st 12:00p to 4:00p
Back by popular demand! Join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies affiliate) play the Portland Sea Dogs (the Boston Red Sox 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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 7th 11:30a to 1:00p
This event is free and open to the public! Prospective members encouraged to join us!
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