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Havurah
Havurah
What Is a Havurah and Why Join One
A Havurah is often defined as a friendship circle. It can be family-oriented or adults only; it can be study-based or more social. What it is, when it meets, and how often, is up to the members of your group.
We all belong to Beth El Temple, which has a large membership. A Havurah enables a group of families or individuals to create a friendship circle with people of similar ages and interests. The members of a Havurah celebrate, socialize, learn, and enrich their Jewish lives in a smaller setting.
For information on starting a Havurah or joining an existing Havurah, contact Korine Ferraro at (860) 584-0376 or korinef@att.net.
Korine’s Story
We came from a small synagogue in Bristol. It was clear to us that we needed to meet a small group of people, similar to us in age and interests, to feel comfortable at Beth El. At the first meeting, we were the newest members of Beth El. There were two couples who had belonged to Beth El for 25 years, but they also saw the benefit of a small group of friends from this large population. Our Havurah has been active for 15 years, and each of our members truly looks forward to our next get-together.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MayMay 16 , 2024Afternoon Movie with Chai Society
Thursday, May 16th 1:00p to 3:00p
Afternoon Movie with Chai Society Thursday, May 16, 1pm at Beth El Chai Society invites you to an afternoon program featuring “Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness.” This film is a riveting portrait of the great writer whose stories became the basis of the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. (Click here for the trailer!) Mark Schmidek will introduce this film, and his descriptions and commentary will enhance this wonderful documentary. There will be popcorn, munchies and dessert. If you plan to come, please RSVP to Judy Satlof, 860-523-8883, or judsatlof@aol.com by May 6th. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 29 , 2024
Wednesday, May 29th 6:00p to 7:30p
Please join us in person for this Kulanu program, a Beth El Temple partnership with the ADL. Click in to register! -
Friday ,
MayMay 31 , 2024Camp Send-off Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 31st 7:00p to 8:30p
Celebrate our campers as we send them off to summer camp Beth El style! All are invited to join us for a special outdoor Shabbat service honoring our campers, followed by a BBQ dinner for all. Service and dinner will be held outdoors, weather permitting. This program is being underwritten by the Kest Family Fund. Click in to register! -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 5 , 2024Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Jun 5th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin, Women's Network and the Israel Engagement Committee 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. -
Friday ,
JunJune 7 , 2024
Friday, Jun 7th 7:00p to 8:30p
Space is limited, and RSVPs must be received by Friday, May 24th. Click in to register!