Hineni
Support at the loss of a loved one
Hineini is a group of Beth El members who respond to the needs of mourners in our synagogue community. The assistance may include preparing the home for mourning, arranging for meals, helping with home shiva minyans, providing a ride or a “buddy” for regular daily minyans...whatever the particular needs of each specific mourner.
If you would like assistance from Hineini:
Please contact Rabbi Rosen or Rabbi Sowalsky or the synagogue office at (860) 233-9696.
If you would like to help mourners in need:
Our goal is to help every mourner with their specific needs. We send email notifications to Hineini members when needs arise. If you are able to meet that need, simply respond to the email. Some volunteers are able to respond often while others, as they have time. Mourners are so appreciative of our help; your work with Hineini is a real mitzvah. If you would like to participate in Hineini please contact our office to connect with our Care Coordinator Leah Katz or any member of the professional staff.
Tue, December 16 2025
26 Kislev 5786
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2025
Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 17th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network for an engaging class designed to explore the often-overlooked stories of women in the Hebrew Bible. Together, we’ll uncover their voices, examine their choices, and consider what their lives teach us today. Through discussion, learning, and shared reflection, this class offers a chance to connect more deeply with our tradition—and with one another. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Congregational Chanukah Celebration
Friday, Dec 19th 5:30p to 8:30p
All are welcome for our Shabbat Chanukah Celebration! Come for part or all of the evening as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with music, prayer, fun, and Chinese food! Schedule for the evening: 5:30pm Crudites 5:45pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:45pm Chinese Food Dinner, Chanukah Sing-a-long, and Sufganiyot! Click in to register! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2025Office Closes at 2pm
Wednesday, Dec 31st (All day)
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026
Shababa
Friday, Jan 9th 5:30p to 7:00p
Shababa is a fun, engaging “service” for our youngest generation. All children ~8 and under (and their siblings, parents, and grandparents) are welcome to experience the joy of Shabbat with dancing, singing, stories, prayers and children's dinner. RSVP today! Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring a Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel (ekrigel@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696). -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026
Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Jan 17th 4:00p to 6:30p
Back by popular demand, now expanded with a learner's service and Havdallah! Continuing from our successful summer series, we will meet once a month for a seudah shleesheet (third meal of Shabbat), and a chance to learn with our rabbis/educators about the prayers in our Siddur. New this winter, we are expanding this series to include a learner's Mincha service before, and an in-person havdallah service that will engage all the senses at the end! Adults and teens of all backgrounds are welcome to join; no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Machzor is necessary. This program is part of the Adult B'nei Mitzvah Program. All are welcome to attend for part or all of the evening, whether or not you are part of the Adult B'nei Mitzvah program. Suggested donation for dinner is $10 per person per session or $40 for the entire series. Click in to register!
Contact Us
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
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Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
SULAM Beth El Educational Program:
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Upcoming Events
-
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2025
Reading The Women of the Bible with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Dec 17th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network for an engaging class designed to explore the often-overlooked stories of women in the Hebrew Bible. Together, we’ll uncover their voices, examine their choices, and consider what their lives teach us today. Through discussion, learning, and shared reflection, this class offers a chance to connect more deeply with our tradition—and with one another. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025Congregational Chanukah Celebration
Friday, Dec 19th 5:30p to 8:30p
All are welcome for our Shabbat Chanukah Celebration! Come for part or all of the evening as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with music, prayer, fun, and Chinese food! Schedule for the evening: 5:30pm Crudites 5:45pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:45pm Chinese Food Dinner, Chanukah Sing-a-long, and Sufganiyot! Click in to register! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2025Office Closes at 2pm
Wednesday, Dec 31st (All day)
-
Friday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2026
Shababa
Friday, Jan 9th 5:30p to 7:00p
Shababa is a fun, engaging “service” for our youngest generation. All children ~8 and under (and their siblings, parents, and grandparents) are welcome to experience the joy of Shabbat with dancing, singing, stories, prayers and children's dinner. RSVP today! Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring a Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel (ekrigel@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696).
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