Beth El Temple of West Hartford

Welcome To Beth El Temple!

Learning

We enjoy and encourage all levels of learning, from our youngest members to our lifelong learners. Discover ways to grow in your faith with us.

Mitzvot

We are cooking, planting, knitting and donating our way to a better world. See how you can join us in making an impact today.

Services

Discover our wide range of worship options, from traditional sanctuary services to Shabbat yoga and outdoor celebrations.

Send Mishloach Manot

You can now send Purim goodies to your Beth El friends, SULAM class, or staff! If you participated last year, your same selections can be made with just a couple of clicks. You can fulfill this mitzvah of merrymaking by logging into your member portal.

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Am Yisrael Chai

Click here for ways to help, prayers for Israel, resources, and more ways to support Israel.

Community

Our inclusive family welcomes you to join us as we come together for celebrations and comfort.

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What’s Happening at Beth El Temple

FridayFri, 21 FebFebruary, 2025

Shababa

Friday, Feb 21st 5:30p to 7:00pShababa 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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SundaySun, 16 MarMarch, 2025

Package Yellow Candles for Yom HaShoah Remembrance Day

Sunday, Mar 16th 9:15a to 11:30aPlease join Men’s Club to help package Yellow Candles for Yom HaShoah Remembrance Day. Candles will be handed out to SULAM families and mailed to all other families with CT addresses (out-of-state members if requested). Donations can be made payable to Beth El Temple; note “Men’s Club - Yellow Candles” in the memo. All profits go directly to the Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund. Breakfast buffet is included at no charge, starting at 9:15am, after morning minyan. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 11 if you will be joining us. Remember please Share the Light, Erev Yom HaShoah, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Holocaust Remembrance Day is Wednesday night April 23, 2025 thru Thursday sunset, April 24, 2025.

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SaturdaySat, 5 AprApril, 2025

Shabbat Morning Services - Second Annual Women's Network Shabbat & Woman of Valor Award Celebration

Shabbat, Apr 5th 9:30a to 12:00pTo watch our livestream, click here

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SULAM Field Trip to Beth El Cemetery(10 Photos)

SULAM Learners Decorating Siddur Covers(10 Photos)

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Wed, February 12 2025 14 Shevat 5785

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 - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

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

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Upcoming Events

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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025

God is Here: Exploring Metaphors for the Divine
Thursday, Feb 13th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join Rabbis Debra Cantor and Rachel Zerin for a hands-on exploration of different metaphors for the Divine. These metaphors are all deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while broadening the ways we think about, talk about, and relate to God and the idea of the Holy. Inspired by Rabbi Toba Spitzer's book "God is Here: Reimagining the Divine," we will use text study, discussion, writing, art, ritual, and more to think about how language and metaphor shape our experiences - and how language and metaphor can either limit or expand how we experience holiness in our lives. Click in to register!
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2025

Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Feb 19th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash," a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025

God is Here: Exploring Metaphors for the Divine
Thursday, Feb 20th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join Rabbis Debra Cantor and Rachel Zerin for a hands-on exploration of different metaphors for the Divine. These metaphors are all deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while broadening the ways we think about, talk about, and relate to God and the idea of the Holy. Inspired by Rabbi Toba Spitzer's book "God is Here: Reimagining the Divine," we will use text study, discussion, writing, art, ritual, and more to think about how language and metaphor shape our experiences - and how language and metaphor can either limit or expand how we experience holiness in our lives. Click in to register!
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025

Shababa
Friday, Feb 21st 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).
Register Now

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