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Audio/Video Resources
Audio/Video 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. If you'd like to download the Shabbat Morning files onto your mobile device, please click here.
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
Additional Files for Shabbat
Torah Blessings and Trope
Haftarah Blessings and Trope
Birkat Hamazon
Videos
3/12/14 - Lifelong Learning Class with Rabbi Elliot Goldberg
2/19/14 - Jewish Philosophy Series with Dr. Richard Freund
Part 2 on 2/9/14 - Men's Club Breakfast: The Wooden Synagogue
Part 1 on 2/9/14 - Men's Club Breakfast: The Wooden Synagogue
Part 2 on 1/15/14 - Jewish Philosophy Series with Elisha Russ-Fishbane
Part 1 on 1/8/14 - Jewish Philosophy Series with Elisha Russ-Fishbane
Part 2 on 11/21/13 - Theology and the Holocaust with Avi Patt
Part 1 on 11/14/13 - Theology and the Holocaust with Avi Patt
Part 1 on 3/17/13 - A Journey Through Jewish History with Dr. Christine Hayes
Part 2 on 1/15/12 - Mini Course on Israel with Avi Patt
Part 1 on 2/08/12 - Mini Course on Israel with Prof. Jeremy Pressman
Part 2 on 2/15/12 - Mini Course on Israel with Prof. Jeremy Pressman 11/27/12 - The Four Most Significant People in Modern Jewish History with Avi Patt
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!