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Pirkei Avot, Ethics of our Ancestors, teaches us that the universe depends on three things: on Torah (law), on Avodah (service to God), and on g'milut chasadim (acts of lovingkindness). Beth El offers many opportunities to provide acts of lovingkindness to the greater Hartford community and to members in our Beth El community. In addition to those listed below, our Men’s Club, Women’s Network and SULAM Beth El each engage in mitzvah projects as part of their programming. Feel free to contact these groups directly for information. The Beth El office, at (860) 233-9696, can help answer additional questions.

Caring Committee (Preparing meals for members in need)
Food Pantry
Hineni (Support at the death of a loved one)
Jessie’s Garden
KNITzvah
Serve a Meal
Yedid Nefesh (Friendly visitors)

Sat, December 7 2019
9 Kislev 5780

Mitzvot

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Sunday
Dec 8

Charter Oak - Cooking
Sunday, Dec 8th 9:00a to 11:30a
Volunteering for the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a wonderful opportunity to make a "hands on" difference to families in need. Once a month, Beth El volunteers prepare and serve dinner to children (and their families) who attend a special after-school music program organized by the Cultural Center. Cooking is done in the Beth El kitchen on a Sunday morning. Then, on Tuesday at Alfred E. Burr Elementary School, we set up, serve and clean up. (Our December and June meals are served at Charter Oak Cultural Center.) Setup is at 4:45pm and serving begins at around 5:00pm. Burr Elementary School is located at 400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT. To become part of this terrific program contact Adam Schuyler at adam.d.schuyler@gmail.com (cooking), and Myra Kleinman at mwkleinman@outlook.com (serving).
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Sunday
Dec 8

BEMA Presents: Pre-Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec 8th 7:00p to 9:00p
A Beautiful and dynamic pre-holiday concert to warm up our musical souls in December! Featuring the impressive Kabalevsky Cello Concerto No. 2, performed by Peter Dzialo, selections from the beautiful Chants Auvergne by French composer Canteloube with soprano Nadia Aguilar, Reverie for viola and orchestra by Joseph Ness and Beethoven’s magnificent 5th Symphony!
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Monday
Dec 9

Charter Oak - Serving
Monday, Dec 9th 5:00p to 7:00p
Volunteering for the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a wonderful opportunity to make a "hands on" difference to families in need. Once a month, Beth El volunteers prepare and serve dinner to children (and their families) who attend a special after-school music program organized by the Cultural Center. Cooking is done in the Beth El kitchen on a Sunday morning. Then, on Tuesday at Alfred E. Burr Elementary School, we set up, serve and clean up. (Our December and June meals are served at Charter Oak Cultural Center.) Setup is at 4:45pm and serving begins at around 5:00pm. Burr Elementary School is located at 400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT. To become part of this terrific program contact Adam Schuyler at adam.d.schuyler@gmail.com (cooking), and Myra Kleinman at mwkleinman@outlook.com (serving).
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Saturday
Dec 14

Family Service & Lunch
Shabbat, Dec 14th 11:00a to 1:00p
We come together as a "family" for a combined service, bringing the best from Mazel Tots, Shabbat Club, and Beth El’s Community You Can Believe In. Our family service concludes with a special lunch and games, aimed at building our Shabbat family community. RSVPs appreciated by Thursday, December 12th at noon.
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Sunday
Dec 15

Family Chanukah Party
Sunday, Dec 15th 11:30a to 1:00p
Join your Beth El family to celebrate the Festival of Lights! Enjoy games, mitzvah opportunities and a light lunch. This event is free! Please bring a box of cereal to create our giant mitzvah menorah! RSVP online by 12/6 at noon.
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Sat, December 7 2019 9 Kislev 5780

Contact Us

Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117

(860) 233-9696
(860) 233-9892

Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

SULAM Beth El Educational Program:
(860) 233-9891

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Upcoming Events

All Events

Sunday
Dec 8

Charter Oak - Cooking
Sunday, Dec 8th 9:00a to 11:30a
Volunteering for the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a wonderful opportunity to make a "hands on" difference to families in need. Once a month, Beth El volunteers prepare and serve dinner to children (and their families) who attend a special after-school music program organized by the Cultural Center. Cooking is done in the Beth El kitchen on a Sunday morning. Then, on Tuesday at Alfred E. Burr Elementary School, we set up, serve and clean up. (Our December and June meals are served at Charter Oak Cultural Center.) Setup is at 4:45pm and serving begins at around 5:00pm. Burr Elementary School is located at 400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT. To become part of this terrific program contact Adam Schuyler at adam.d.schuyler@gmail.com (cooking), and Myra Kleinman at mwkleinman@outlook.com (serving).
MORE INFO
Sunday
Dec 8

BEMA Presents: Pre-Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec 8th 7:00p to 9:00p
A Beautiful and dynamic pre-holiday concert to warm up our musical souls in December! Featuring the impressive Kabalevsky Cello Concerto No. 2, performed by Peter Dzialo, selections from the beautiful Chants Auvergne by French composer Canteloube with soprano Nadia Aguilar, Reverie for viola and orchestra by Joseph Ness and Beethoven’s magnificent 5th Symphony!
MORE INFO
Monday
Dec 9

Charter Oak - Serving
Monday, Dec 9th 5:00p to 7:00p
Volunteering for the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a wonderful opportunity to make a "hands on" difference to families in need. Once a month, Beth El volunteers prepare and serve dinner to children (and their families) who attend a special after-school music program organized by the Cultural Center. Cooking is done in the Beth El kitchen on a Sunday morning. Then, on Tuesday at Alfred E. Burr Elementary School, we set up, serve and clean up. (Our December and June meals are served at Charter Oak Cultural Center.) Setup is at 4:45pm and serving begins at around 5:00pm. Burr Elementary School is located at 400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT. To become part of this terrific program contact Adam Schuyler at adam.d.schuyler@gmail.com (cooking), and Myra Kleinman at mwkleinman@outlook.com (serving).
MORE INFO
Saturday
Dec 14

Family Service & Lunch
Shabbat, Dec 14th 11:00a to 1:00p
We come together as a "family" for a combined service, bringing the best from Mazel Tots, Shabbat Club, and Beth El’s Community You Can Believe In. Our family service concludes with a special lunch and games, aimed at building our Shabbat family community. RSVPs appreciated by Thursday, December 12th at noon.
Register Now

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