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Who We Are
We are a diverse, family-friendly community embracing people of all ages and backgrounds, Jews and their non-Jewish partners, and people of all sexual orientations, genders and sexual identities.
Singles, couples and families with all backgrounds find a home at Beth El. Our goal is to help everyone feel comfortable in our synagogue, whether attending a worship service, supporting children in their religious education, socializing or playing on our softball team.
Our clergy recognizes that people are not "one size fits all" and work to help all our members on their personal journeys, and encourage active participation in all facets of synagogue life.
The Beth El Mission
In everything we do, we work to create and sustain a vibrant, informed and engaged synagogue community – today and tomorrow. Our goal is to build community and deepen personal engagement through learning, caring and spirit.
Beth El Temple's 13 Core Values and Principles
A set of core values underscores who we are and what we do:
We are a community of communities (Beth El, Greater Hartford, Global) • Learning as Fundamental • The importance of Jewish Values and Ethics • The Centrality of Worship and Observance • Personal and Spiritual Growth • Tikkun Olam (Repair of the World) • Acceptance and Inclusion • Innovation and Tradition • Intergenerational Engagement • Supportive Pastoral Care • Celebration and Spirit • Support for Israel • Core Commitment to Conservative Judaism
From New Babies to Educational and Family Programs to Mitzvot, our Men’s, Women’s, Senior and Youth Programs, Services and Lifelong Learning Experiences, we are here to encourage and support you on your journey. You’ll find us a phone call away: (860) 233-9696.
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Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 7:15p to 9:00p
Join us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register! -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 15 , 2024Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, May 15th 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. -
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!