Congregation Beth El

Security Training #2 at CBE "De-Escalation"
2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Congregation Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
With the High Holidays approaching, CBE is taking action to keep our community safe—starting with another important security training session in September.
The second training is Tuesday, September 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at CBE, “De-Escalation”.
Please register here.
We are partnering with Michael Butsch (Regional Director for the Secure Community Network, former FBI Special Agent) along with the Norwalk Police Department to put strong safety protocols in place. As part of this effort, we encourage all congregants to attend the in-person training at CBE led by Michael Butsch.

Selichot
2025-09-13 20:30 | Or Hadash, 1200 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, United States
Uplifting Community Service at Or Hadash.
Havdalah followed by a light reception.
1200 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT 06825
Available via Zoom, click here.
Click here for S’lichot Prayers and Inspirational Readings

Tot Shabbat
2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Congregation Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Tot Shabbat returns for another fun year at Congregation Beth El! We meet monthly on Saturday mornings and help our youngest friends learn about and celebrate Judaism, Shabbat and the Jewish holidays throughout the year. Our monthly experiences include a special snack, songs, prayers, and dancing. Tot Shabbat is open to children through 3rd grade.

Pre-BMitzvah
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | CT
Shabbat morning Pre-BMitzvah at CBE.

Shabbat Services
2025-09-13 10:00, 2025-09-06 10:00, 2025-08-30 10:00, 2025-08-23 10:00, 2025-08-16 10:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 | CT
Weekly Shabbat services begin at 10:00 am (9:30 am when there is a B Mitzvah) in person and via our livestream feed. Our services combine traditional and contemporary prayers. Rabbi Ita Paskind’s D’var Torah offers thought provoking and inspirational words. We often spotlight guests and congregants to be our guest D’var Torah assuring different perspectives on Torah and “hot topics.”

Explore the Siddur
2025-09-13 09:15 - 10:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Join Rabbi Paskind before services each month for a Siddur study session.

Kabbalat Shabbat
2025-09-12 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-08-29 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-08-22 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-08-15 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-08-08 18:00 - 19:15 | CT
Join us every Friday evening in person or via Zoom at 6 pm for an uplifting, spiritual end to your week. We incorporate music to make the service even more inspiring. (Please note, the time & Zoom option are subject to change for special events.)

Schoke Kosher Food Pantry Truck
2025-09-07 12:45 - 14:45 | CT
CBE’s Social Action Committee has teamed up with the Schoke Kosher Food Pantry truck to offer its services monthly in the CBE parking lot. Each month this truck serves the members of our community with food staples and needs. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Sylvia Schulman for more information.

Torah Study
2025-09-06 11:15 - 12:00 | 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!

UPDATED Schmooze Into Shabbat!
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
UPDATED Schmooze Into Shabbat! This is a free event, please register HERE by Tuesday, September 2 by noon, so we know how many people to expect. Schmooze starts at 6:00 pm, services start at 7:00 pm. The menu will include wine, dairy appetizers, finger foods, and light snacks.
UPDATE: Our featured guest will be Israeli Emissary, Koren Levi and he will share with us about growing up in Israel, his experience in the army and life as an emissary. You don’t want to miss this!

CBE Sponsors a New Virtual Speaker Series, "Women Rabbis as Change Agents"
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | CT
CBE is sponsoring a virtual 3 part series. The Rabbinical Assembly, The Jewish Theological Seminary, and the Women’s League of Conservative Judaism are coming together to mark 40 years of women Rabbis. The new speaker series will spotlight the trailblazers, scholars, and halakhic leaders who have helped reshape this movement – and Judaism itself. The series will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 pm on the following dates:
September 3: Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women and the Reimagining of American Judaism
November 5: Halutzot: Pioneering Women Rabbis
December 3: Tradition and impact: How Halakhah Has Been Shaped by Women
Click here for the Zoom link that will be used for all three sessions.

Security Training #1 at CBE "The Power of Hello"
2025-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Congregation Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
With the High Holidays approaching, CBE is taking action to keep our community safe—starting with two important security training sessions in September.
The first one is Wednesday, September 3rd from 6:30 -7:30 pm at CBE, “The Power of Hello”.
Please register here.
The second training is Tuesday, September 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at CBE, “De-Escalation”.
Please register here.
We are partnering with Michael Butsch (Regional Director for the Secure Community Network, former FBI Special Agent) along with the Norwalk Police Department to put strong safety protocols in place. As part of this effort, we encourage all congregants to attend two in-person trainings at CBE led by Michael Butsch.

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
2025-08-26 20:00 | CT
This regular monthly meeting takes place on Zoom at 8pm.

Blessing of the Backpacks at the Bunkhouse
2025-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Bunkhouse Cranbury Park, 300 Grumman Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service at the Bunkhouse in Cranbury Park. “The Blessing of the Backpacks”. We hope to see everyone there, especially families whose kids are about to start the school year! Students: Bring your backpacks for a special blessing and a gift! We will provide pizza and a visit from the ice cream truck! Please register here so we can plan accordingly. We will gather at 5:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair. This is an in person service and unfortunately we cannot offer a Zoom option from this location.

Weekly Limud/Text Study*
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Congregation Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
All are invited to join Rabbi Paskind’s new Limud, or text study, group on Tuesdays at 12pm (in person and on Zoom). We will read and discuss our way through the Prophets in the Tanach, or Hebrew Bible. Please bring your own copy of the Bible (JPS Tanakh is a great option), or bring up the text on www.sefaria.org on your screen. Feel free to bring your (non-meat) lunch and eat while we learn together.
*The last meeting of the summer will be on August 19th. The group will resume meeting on Oct 21.

Schoke Kosher Food Pantry Truck
2025-08-17 12:45 - 14:45 | CT
CBE’s Social Action Committee has teamed up with the Schoke Kosher Food Pantry truck to offer its services monthly in the CBE parking lot. Each month this truck serves the members of our community with food staples and needs. We are thrilled that the St. Paul’s Church has joined us and over the summer months provides fresh vegetables to the clients. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Sylvia Schulman or Leah Schechter for more information.

Exploring the Siddur
2025-08-16 09:15 | Congregation Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States

Weekly Limud/Text Study*
2025-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Congregation Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
*The group will not meet on August 12. The last meeting of the summer will be on August 19th. The group will resume meeting on Oct 21.
All are invited to join Rabbi Paskind’s new Limud, or text study, group on Tuesdays at 12pm (in person and on Zoom). We will read and discuss our way through the Prophets in the Tanach, or Hebrew Bible. Please bring your own copy of the Bible (JPS Tanakh is a great option), or bring up the text on www.sefaria.org on your screen. Feel free to bring your (non-meat) lunch and eat while we learn together.

CBE Will Host Tisha B'Av Services for CBE, TBE and TCS
2025-08-02 21:00 - 22:30 | Beth El Norwalk, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
Tisha B’Av services will be at CBE on Saturday, August 2 at 9:00 pm, we will host TBE Stamford, and TCS Westport.
Click here to learn more about Tisha B’Av.
