Temple Bnai Israel

09/04/2026

Today!! Kulanu (All of Us) Service & Potluck 💙

A joyous family-friendly service followed by a community potluck dinner. We often find ourselves dancing, so come ready to celebrate together.

🕯️ Shabbat Service: 5:45–6:15 PM
🍽️ Kulanu (All of Us) Potluck: 6:15–7:15 PM

📍 In person only

09/03/2026

Temple Bnai Israel Welcomes Students Back to Jewish Explorations! 🚤 ✡️

Jewish Explorations is back for another school year!

📚 Educational programs for ages 3–7 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah
🌱 Early Childhood coming soon
📅 School year begins September 16, 2026

Contact [email protected] to register now!

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.templebnaiisrael.org
📞 860-423-3743

09/02/2026

Temple Tuesday! 💙

Here’s what’s happening at Temple Bnai Israel this week!

🕯️ Kulanu (All of Us) Service & Potluck
Friday, September 4 | 5:45–7:15 PM

📖 Bagel & Bible + Abbreviated Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 5 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

🌙 Selichot
Saturday, September 5 | 8:00–9:00 PM
In person only

There’s lots happening! We hope to see you this week.

08/30/2026

✨ The High Holy Days are coming up! ✨

The High Holy Days are just around the corner, beginning this September!

Join us at Temple Bnai Israel for this special time of reflection, prayer, community, and celebration.

📅 Check out our page for the upcoming High Holy Days events, dates, and service information, and mark your calendars!

We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with our Temple community. 💙

08/25/2026

Temple Tuesday! ✨

Here’s what’s happening at Temple Bnai Israel this week!

🍽️ Shabbes Dinner (at a member's home, contact office for the address)
Friday, August 28 | 5:45–7:45 PM

🕍 Shabbat Service
Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

✨ The High Holy Days are coming up!
Check out our page for upcoming High Holy Days events, dates, and service information so you can mark your calendar.

We hope to see you this week!

08/25/2026

🍽️ Shabbes Dinner

Join us Friday, August 28 from 5:45–7:45 PM for Shabbes Dinner!

We gather at a member’s home for good food and good company as we welcome Shabbat together.

There’s no service, but we welcome Shabbat with song, candles, fruit of the vine, and challah. We’ll also conclude with a brief discussion of a Jewish text, usually about food, followed by Kaddish.

Come enjoy an evening of food, connection, and community!

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 5:45–7:45 PM

08/20/2026

🌧️ Third Thursday Cancelled

Tonight’s Third Thursday event has been cancelled due to the weather. Thank you so much for your understanding!

We hope to see everyone at the High Holy Days. ✨

08/18/2026

Temple Tuesday is here! ✨ Here’s what’s happening at Temple Bnai Israel this week:

📍 Thursday, August 20 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Join us for Third Thursday! Come visit us and enjoy an evening together.

💻 Friday, August 21 | 7:30–8:30 PM
Zoom Shabbat — Join us online for Shabbat.

✡️ Saturday, August 22 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Shabbat Service — Come together for prayer, reflection, and community.

🥪 Sunday, August 23 | 10:00–11:00 AM
Sandwich Making at the Soup Kitchen
📍 Covenant Soup Kitchen, Willimantic
Volunteers will come together to make sandwiches for those in need.

We hope to see you this week! 💙

08/16/2026

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