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Welcome to Beth Israel Synagogue
We are an independent, egalitarian Jewish community that welcomes all spiritual seekers. Proud of our ancient faith, we combine the study of our sacred texts with prayer that is engaging emotionally and spiritually. In our charming, 115-year-old building, we nurture a caring and joyful community.
2024 High Holidays
High Holidays are a wonderful and moving experience at Beth Israel, and we hope you will join us.
Click here for more information and to view the full High Holiday service schedule.
Special Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024Shabbat Service & Pizza Party in the Sukkah
Friday, Oct 18th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Kitchen and Classroom Dedication
Motzei Shabbat, Nov 9th 6:00p to 9:00p
Come join us in celebration as we dedicate our new kitchen and classroom in honor and memory of Naomi Freilich. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024Shabbanukah
Friday, Dec 27th 6:00p to 8:30p
Shabbat Service followed by a communal Hannukah candle lighting and dinner.
Show Time
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024Sunday Showtime at the Shul
Sunday, Nov 17th 3:00p to 6:00p
Featuring - Keeping Up with the Steins
Colors of My Jewish Year
CLICK HERE FOR TIMES AND LOCATIONS OR TO REGISTER
Join us for an interactive educational series for children ages 3 to 8. Each session includes hands-on activities and a snack to learn about the Jewish holidays of the year. There is no fee for these programs, but registration is required.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024About Shabbat - Wallingford
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2024Shabbat Candles - Wallingford
Thursday, Nov 14th 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2024About Shabbat - Cheshire
Thursday, Dec 12th 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2025Shabbat Candles - Cheshire
Thursday, Jan 9th 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 16 , 2025Shabbat Juice - Wallingford
Thursday, Jan 16th 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2025Shabbat Juice - Cheshire
Thursday, Feb 6th 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2025Shabbat Challah - Wallingford
Thursday, Feb 13th 4:30p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025Shabbat Challah - Cheshire
Thursday, Feb 20th 4:30p to 5:30p
Celebrate Our Tradition
What has become of your grandfather’s tallit? What’s your favorite tune for L’cha Dodi? Which holiday do you most enjoy spending with your children?
Tradition is not merely “the way our ancestors of yore” did things. It is the way our parents and grandparents taught us to do things. Respect for tradition is not something we owe to the dim past, but that which animates our present: filling us with memories and connections to those we love.
Viewed this way, we view tradition not as stodgy but as very dynamic. And it means we must be continually engaged in the process of reevaluating that which we do, in order that those elements that are essential can continue to speak to us across the decades. In that way, respect for tradition means a continual willingness to embrace change.
As a more than one hundred year old community, the members of Beth Israel understand that everything we do must be grounded in tradition. But the purpose of that grounding is not to weigh us down, but to allow us to soar by making our innovations an authentic expression not only of who we are, but from where we come.
Connect with God
How does one connect with God?
It might be through the exuberance of our ancient prayers.
It might be through the insights gained in the study of our sacred texts.
It might be through the sense of having sanctified time by fulfilling its commandments.
It might be through sanctifying another’s joys or pains by being present.
Connecting with God is never easy. It requires a commitment and a kavanah - an intentionality - that is often missing from our day-to-day lives. But this expectation - that we will light the path of our daily lives by setting aside moments to encounter the divine - is at Judaism’s heart.
Beth Israel is committed to creating these moments of light in our lives through prayer, through study, through observance of the holidays and adoption of the mitzvot. In this way, we seek ways for each of us to connect with God.
Fri, October 11 2024
9 Tishrei 5785
Upcoming Services
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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024
Friday, Oct 11th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 9:30a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 4:00p to 5:15p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 19th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 19th 10:00a to 11:15a
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Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 6:45p to 8:00p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 26th 9:30a to 11:00a
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 9:00a to 10:00a
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 10:00a to 11:15a
Latest Blogs
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