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Beth El offers a variety of different services and worship-related activities. A traditional service is held each Shabbat morning from 9:30 a.m. until noon. We are an egalitarian congregation and invite broad participation. Congregants frequently read Torah and, when there is no Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Haftarah.

Learn more about our different service offerings here.

Click here for High Holiday information.

If you would like to participate in our services, please contact Rabbi Howard Sowalsky at (860) 233-9696.

Children are also encouraged to participate in the sanctuary service by chanting Ashrei and other prayers. Please contact Rabbi Ilana Garber if you would like your children to participate by calling (860) 233-9696.

Sun, September 20 2020
2 Tishrei 5781

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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2020

Rosh Hashanah Outdoor Family Experience
Sunday, Sep 20th 11:00a to 12:00p
Happy Birthday to the World! It's time to party like it's 5781 - 'cuz it is! Drive (or bike) to Beth El's parking lot and follow instructions to remain socially distanced while spiritually close. We'll sing, pray, wave at each other, and hear the shofar sounds! Please bring a piece of bread to toss for our symbolic Tashlich as we cast away our sins.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2020

Tashlich
Sunday, Sep 20th 5:00p to 5:30p
Participate in the traditional "casting out of our sins" ceremony at the Berlinsky home (25 Huntington Drive), featuring a brief family-friendly service. Please maintain social distancing and wear a mask.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2020

Pre-Yom Kippur Virtual Family Experience
Sunday, Sep 27th 4:00p to 5:00p
Let's get into the Yom Kippur spirit in a zoom filled with familiar melodies and faces! Rabbi Garber and Rabbi Sowalsky will welcome our families into this special, brief, interactive experience. One device will suffice for this service.
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Monday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2020

Serve a Meal with Loaves & Fishes Ministries
Monday, Oct 5th 10:00a to 12:45p
On the first Monday of each month, a group from Beth El helps prepare and serve a meal in conjunction with the Loaves and Fishes Ministries Soup Kitchen. It’s a chance to share our bounty and spend time with our Hartford neighbors, and a chance to catch up with each other. We welcome new participants. For more information, contact Ellen Solomon at (860) 648-0300 or email at Gingy81434@hotmail.com.
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2020

Using the Emotion Roadmap to Enhance Your Life
Sunday, Oct 18th 10:00a to 11:00a
Come enjoy Chuck Wolfe's intriguing presentation as he explains Emotional Intelligence: the gift that keeps on giving! Learn to enhance relationships, manage emotions and learn the power of empathy. Since 2009, Chuck has been helping people worldwide apply Emotional Intelligence to their everyday life. To RSVP, contact Sue Wachtel (860-658-2116 or suewachtel@yahoo.com)
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Sun, September 20 2020 2 Tishrei 5781

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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

DIRECTIONS

Upcoming Events

All Events

Sunday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2020

Rosh Hashanah Outdoor Family Experience
Sunday, Sep 20th 11:00a to 12:00p
Happy Birthday to the World! It's time to party like it's 5781 - 'cuz it is! Drive (or bike) to Beth El's parking lot and follow instructions to remain socially distanced while spiritually close. We'll sing, pray, wave at each other, and hear the shofar sounds! Please bring a piece of bread to toss for our symbolic Tashlich as we cast away our sins.
MORE INFO
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2020

Tashlich
Sunday, Sep 20th 5:00p to 5:30p
Participate in the traditional "casting out of our sins" ceremony at the Berlinsky home (25 Huntington Drive), featuring a brief family-friendly service. Please maintain social distancing and wear a mask.
MORE INFO
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2020

Pre-Yom Kippur Virtual Family Experience
Sunday, Sep 27th 4:00p to 5:00p
Let's get into the Yom Kippur spirit in a zoom filled with familiar melodies and faces! Rabbi Garber and Rabbi Sowalsky will welcome our families into this special, brief, interactive experience. One device will suffice for this service.
MORE INFO
Monday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2020

Serve a Meal with Loaves & Fishes Ministries
Monday, Oct 5th 10:00a to 12:45p
On the first Monday of each month, a group from Beth El helps prepare and serve a meal in conjunction with the Loaves and Fishes Ministries Soup Kitchen. It’s a chance to share our bounty and spend time with our Hartford neighbors, and a chance to catch up with each other. We welcome new participants. For more information, contact Ellen Solomon at (860) 648-0300 or email at Gingy81434@hotmail.com.
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