Congregation Beth El

06/03/2026

📣 Mark Your Calendars — Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Our Annual Meeting is a cherished moment to come together as a community — to reflect on the year behind us, look ahead with intention, and celebrate what we've built together at Beth El.
We'd love to see you there!
📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Congregation Beth El
Registration is required to attend.
👉 https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/annual.meeting.26

06/02/2026

🎙️ Tonight at Beth El — Don't miss this one.

We're partnering with 92nd Street Y for a powerful livestream conversation you won't want to skip.

Zibby Owens, Mark Feuerstein & Rabbi Steve Leder
in conversation with Allison Gilbert

📖 On Being Jewish Now
What does it mean to belong as a Jew in today's world — when so many are feeling isolated, misunderstood, or even unsafe? Three extraordinary voices explore Jewish identity, resilience, and where we find community and solace in uncertain times.

📅 Tonight — Tuesday, June 2
🕢 7:30–9:00 PM
📍 Myers Hall, Congregation Beth El
🎟️ $5 · Registration required
👉 https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/92NYLive-June2

05/27/2026

⭐ This weekend at Congregation Beth El — don’t miss it!

Our Visiting Scholar Weekend with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin is almost here and we could not be more excited to welcome one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Jewish life to Norfolk.

Fixing the Broken Hallelujah:
How Can You Help Repair the Jewish People?

Three unforgettable sessions. Big questions. Real answers.

🕍 FRIDAY, MAY 29 | 6:30 PM
Shabbat Services, Dinner & Presentation
“How Do We Reboot American Judaism?”
Adult $18 · Children $8 · Family $45

✡️ SATURDAY, MAY 30 | 9:30 AM
Shabbat Services, Kiddush Lunch & Presentation
“Why Are We Reading This?”
Kiddush Lunch is complimentary — all are welcome!

🎵 SUNDAY, MAY 31 | 10:30 AM
Brunch & Presentation
“Fixing the Broken Hallelujah”
An Encounter with Leonard Cohen
Adult $18 · Children $8 · Family $45

📚 Support Rabbi Salkin — Pick Up His Books!
We encourage you to grab one of his highly recommended titles before the weekend:
• Tikkun HaAm
• Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer
Available on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

✏️ Rabbi Salkin will be holding a BOOK SIGNING this weekend — a wonderful opportunity to have your copy personally signed!

📝 Registration is required for all sessions.
👉 Register: https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/SIR052026
Or contact [email protected] | (757) 625-7821

05/20/2026

Enjoy your summer learners! ☀️

&Learn

05/19/2026

🔥 It's the last one of the season — and we're going out with a cookout!

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday May 20th at noon for our End of Season Lunch & Learn Cookout with Rabbi Herber!

Come enjoy great food, great conversation, and a wonderful send-off to another incredible season of learning together. Don't miss it!

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Congregation Beth El | 422 Shirley Avenue, Norfolk
💰 $8 | Cash or check payable to Sisterhood
👉 Register: benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/L&L052026

See you there! 🍖☀️

05/19/2026

✡️ Chag Shavuot Sameach!
Join us May 21–23 for a meaningful Shavuot celebration at Congregation Beth El!

This year, don't just observe the holiday — experience it. At the heart of our weekend is Tikkun Leil Shavuot — an evening of Torah study, spirited conversation, and sweet treats as we explore one of the most profound questions in Jewish life:
"Are You Searching for God, or is God Searching for You?"

🕯 Thursday, May 21 | 9:00 PM
Tikkun Leil Shavuot — Evening Torah Study & Desserts
Please note: No 5:45 PM Evening Minyan on Zoom this evening

🌸 Friday, May 22 | 9:30 AM
Shavuot I — Morning Service with Dairy Kiddush
Sanctuary & Livestream | Evening Service 6:30 PM (Chapel & Zoom)

✡️ Saturday, May 23 | 9:30 AM
Shavuot II — Shabbat/Festival Morning Service & Kiddush
Sanctuary & Livestream | Babysitting Available

🚌 ShulShuttle available for all sessions — indicate when you RSVP (Members Only)

📝 RSVP required for all three sessions

Register: https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/Shavuot5786

05/14/2026

This evening, May 14th at 7:30 pm, meet us in Myers Hall. We are thrilled to invite you to an insightful evening with industry leaders in technology. Join us for a unique opportunity to learn and share knowledge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Email from Congregation Beth El Thursday, May 14 · 7:30 PM · Myers Hall · $5 at the door · Limited seating             AI is reshaping the way we work, communicate, and live. Are you keeping up —

05/14/2026

🌟 A Transformative Weekend is Coming to Norfolk! 🌟
Get ready for an unforgettable series of thought-provoking conversations as Congregation Beth El welcomes Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Jewish life!

Across three incredible sessions, we will dive deep into what it means to be Jewish in America today, how to pray with meaning, and what Leonard Cohen can teach us about healing a broken world.

Mark your calendars for this unforgettable lineup:🗓️
The Weekend Schedule:
✨ Friday, May 29 @ 6:30 PM
Services, Dinner & Presentation
📖 "How Do We Reboot American Judaism?"

✨ Saturday, May 30 @ 9:30 AM
Shabbat Services, Kiddush Lunch & Presentation
📖 "Why Are We Reading This?"
🟢 Note: Kiddush Lunch is complimentary & all are welcome!

✨ Sunday, May 31 @ 10:30 AM
Brunch & Presentation
📖 "Fixing the Broken Hallelujah"

💳 Registration & Pricing:
Adult (Dinner 5/29 or Brunch 5/31):
$18Children (Ages 6–13): $8Family: $45

🚨 Space is limited—register now!
Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit the link below to secure your spot today.

📍 Location: 422 Shirley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517
📞 Questions? Call us at 757-625-7821

https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/SIR052026

05/07/2026

A Shabbat morning made for the ones who held it all together.

Join us for a Special Mother’s Day, Shabbat Kiddush honoring the mothers, grandmothers, and nurturing hearts of our community.

Saturday, May 9 • 9:30 AM

RSVP required – link in bio to register!

02/11/2026

Join over 100 Beth El families who have chosen to create a lasting legacy. As part of TJF's Ignite the Flame campaign this February, we invite you to make your Life & Legacy commitment and help ensure a vibrant Jewish future for generations to come.

Thank you to our partners Tidewater Jewish Foundation for helping make this vision possible.

Contact our office for more information!