Beth El Temple, West Hartford, CT

06/17/2026

Great to learn from Rabbi Debra Cantor today at our Chai Society Luncheon. Rabbi Cantor's presentation, "Regina Jonas: The First Female Rabbi & Me," offered a fascinating look at the life and legacy of Regina Jonas, the world's first woman rabbi. Participants left inspired by Rabbi Cantor's message of inclusion, courage, and empowerment.

Yasher Koach, Rabbi Cantor, and thank you for sharing your wisdom with our community!

06/17/2026

Want an easy way to make a difference in our Greater Hartford community? Grab an extra can of tuna next time you're at the grocery store! We encourage you to pick up Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford's Pantry Pick for June and drop it off at Beth El! This month it's canned tuna, and next month it's school supplies!

🛒Pantry Picks is a monthly giving opportunity supporting the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry, which serves more than 3,300 individuals each year. Each month, Jewish Family Services (JFS) highlights a most-needed item to help keep pantry shelves stocked with essential food and household goods.

Going grocery shopping? Here’s a simple way to make a difference....

Each month, the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry at JFS collects popular staple foods to help our clients feed their families. We call them Pantry Picks.

Our Pantry Pick for June is canned tuna. You can:

🛒 Drop off at JFS
📦 Send via our Amazon Wish List: bit.ly/JFSpantrypicks
💙 Donate online (select Food Pantry): givebutter.com/JFSPantryPicks

Thank you for supporting our community!

06/12/2026

Bring your family and friends and join Rabbi Eliyahu Krigel for Shabbat Playgroup in the Park tomorrow, June 13, from 3:00–5:00 PM at Eisenhower Park, 13 Sheep Hill Drive, West Hartford. Cold drinks and summer treats will be provided. Shabbat Shalom!

Please RSVP here:

https://www.bethelwesthartford.org/event/shabbat-playgroup-in-the-park-june-2026.html

06/09/2026

We were honored to welcome the Siskin Torah from B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom with a very special Hachnasat Sefer Torah ceremony and we will cherish it for years to come.

06/09/2026

Thank you to all our Beth El members who came out to tonight’s annual meeting! We are truly blessed with a community who cares, a community who smiles and hugs in welcome, a community who believes in our mission, and a Community You Can Believe In. 💙

06/07/2026

Celebrate West Hartford is off to a great start! We’re so grateful to be part of this wonderful community. Come visit us over by the mini golf between now and 6!

06/01/2026

Do you have a high school senior making plans for next year? Or how about a camper heading off for the summer? Let us know where they'll be at https://tinyurl.com/BETSendoffShabbat

05/21/2026

Thanks to Women’s Network for organizing a tour of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden in Bethlehem, Connecticut! It was a beautiful day for a beautiful group!

05/13/2026

Did you happen to listen to yesterday's episode of "The Daily" podcast? It was called "Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion." While many Americans left organized religion in the 90s, recent polling indicates that decline has plateaued. The conversation focused on why that is, and much of the discussion focused on the desire for community. We get it, you know, seeing as we pride ourselves on being a Community You Can Believe In. 😁 What is it that brings you to Beth El?

05/13/2026

Thank you to our SULAM educators and teaching assistants for an incredible year of learning together. We are all so grateful for the dedication and support they have demonstrated this year in ensuring our SULAM learners are consistently set up for success. Please consider contributing to our end of the year appreciation gifts for our SULAM staff, educators, and teaching assistants with this link May 14 by noon (tomorrow). Thank you for your generosity and support of this wonderful team:

https://www.bethelwesthartford.org/form/donations---sulam---educator-gifts-5786-2025-26.html