Congregation Beth El

ADL Program on Antisemitism
2023-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join Congregation Beth El as Rabbi Ron Fish, East Division Director of Antisemitism Advocacy Education for the Anti-Defamation League, addresses a topic that, in an increasingly fragmented world, has relevance to those of all faiths and beliefs. RSVP is required for security purposes.

POSTPONED: Blessing of the Pets
2023-10-15 11:30 - 12:00
Due to the weather report and events in Israel, we are postponing this event to a later date TBD.

Torah Study
2023-10-14 11:15 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Join Beth El for monthly Torah study. It takes place during Shabbat morning services, followed by Kiddush lunch, in the Social Hall. All are welcome to come and participate!

Cafe CBE for Adult Learners
2023-10-10 11:00
Welcome to Cafe CBE! Rabbi Paskind’s new class meets on Tuesdays at 11:00am. Adult learners of all backgrounds are invited to grab some coffee and explore traditional and modern Jewish texts (in English). New learners are welcome anytime! Join via Zoom, too.

Pre-B’nei Mitzvah Services
2023-10-08 10:30, 2023-10-01 10:00
Our BMitzvah students (5th-7th graders) join CBE member Morah Rhonda Ginsberg once a month for a guided Shabbat morning service experience. Sitting together with their teacher and peers, students are immersed in the service they are preparing to lead as they enter Jewish adulthood.

Tot Shabbat
2023-10-08 09:45 - 10:15 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Will meet monthly on Shabbat mornings with the exception of Sunday, October 8 when we will start at 9:45 am for a Simchat Torah family program. Shabbat mornings will start on Saturday, October 21. Beth El welcomes all families and their young children (through 4th grade) to attend Tot Shabbat services. Led by CBE member Sharon Kesselman, these monthly experiences include a special snack, songs, prayers, and dancing as we celebrate Shabbat and make new friends while learning a little Hebrew and all about Shabbat.

Simchat Torah
2023-10-08 09:30 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
9:30 am: Yom Tov Service in the sukkah
9:45 am–10:15 am: Simchat Torah Family Program with lots of candy!!
12:00 pm: Simchat Torah & Honorary Kiddush Register

Erev Simchat Torah
2023-10-07 19:00
Celebrate the Torah as we dance and sing and candy.

Shemini Atzeret
2023-10-07 10:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
10 am: Yom Tov Service in the sukkah (Yizkor)
7 pm: service followed by a celebration including lots of dancing and candy for all

Erev Shemini Atzeret
2023-10-06 18:00
6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service

CONECT October 2023 Regional Gathering at Beth El Norwalk
2023-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Thursday, October 5 from 7 – 9 pm at Beth El Norwalk. Click here to register. Join CONECT as we re-engage with fellow members from neighboring congregations, share a meal, stories, and spend time building & rebuilding relationships and relational power together.

Chol HaMoed Sukkot
2023-10-02 08:00 - 2023-10-06 08:00
8:00 am Minyan via Zoom (bring your lulav & etrog!)

Sukkot II
2023-10-01 10:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
10:00 am Yom Tov Service in the sukkah (with Livestream)

Sukkot I
2023-09-30 10:00
Yom Tov Service in the sukkah: 10:00 am (with Livestream)
Sukkot Experience for Kids led by Kim Krieger: 10:30 am
Candle Lighting: 7:20 pm

Sukkot Shabbat Dinner
2023-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Join us for our Sukkot Shabbat Dinner featuring Joyce Saltman, “Professor of Comedy” on Friday, September 29th from 6:00–8:00pm. Early bird rate ends on September 20th.
RSVP HERE
Cost: $54 family max—2 adults, 2 children under 10. The family discount will not be available after the deadline.
For dinner: you’ll have a choice of chicken, salmon, or vegetable stack. For the kids: Chicken leg

Erev Sukkot
2023-09-29 18:00
Join us for services and dinner at 6:00 pm. Candle Lighting at 6:21 pm. THE SERVICE CAN BE VIEWED VIA LIVESTREAM

Sukkah Decorating with the Beth Elles
2023-09-27 19:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Join the ladies of Beth El for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we decorate the sukkah on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 pm. Watch your email for the evite!

Yom Kippur
2023-09-25 09:45
Services begin at 9:45 am (includes Yizkor) 5:45 pm, Mincha/Neilah, 7:27 pm, Final Shofar/Break Fast

Kol Nidre
2023-09-24 18:30
Service begins at 6:30.

Cemetery Service
2023-09-20 11:00 | Beth El Memorial Park, 220 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, 06850, United States
The service will take place at Beth El Memorial Park, 220 Richards Avenue in Norwalk. Rescheduled from Sunday, September 10th due to the weather.

Mah Jongg
2023-09-18 13:00, 2023-09-11 13:00, 2023-09-04 13:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Register in advance and come play Mah Jong each Monday (unless the building is closed for a holiday).

Tashlich in Norwalk
2023-09-17 16:00
Meet at the Beth El parking lot and don’t forget to bring your bread crumbs.

Rosh Hashanah
2023-09-16 09:45 - 2023-09-17 09:45
Service begins at 9:45 am

Erev Rosh Hashanah
2023-09-15 18:00
Service 6:00 pm

Drive-Thru Gift Giveaway
2023-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Happy New Year!
We have a gift for you! Kick off your 5784 at our Drive-Thru Gift Giveaway, featuring Stefanie & Win’s delicious Baum Bee Honey!
Sunday, September 10
10:30 am – Noon
Bonus: Exchange holiday greetings with Rabbi Paskind and CBE President Keith Satter.
*enter from Melbourne Rd.

Help Build our Sukkah
2023-09-10 09:30 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Build our new Sukkah on Sunday, September 10 at 9:30 am. Questions? Contact Noah Goldman, goldman17@gmail.com or Barrett Lester, brlester@optonline.net

Selichot
2023-09-09 20:15 | Temple Beth El Stamford, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Join us for an uplifting community service at Beth El Stamford along with TCS Westport.
Refreshments at 8:15 pm
Havdalah and Selichot services at 9 pm
