Rabbi Pincus had a great idea...how about Torah Commentary specifically written for teens? Jewish Lights Publishing thought it was a great idea, and they followed through on it! They commissioned Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin to compile a collection of … [Read more...]

Our Social Justice Shabbat was an evening to rejoice and honor. Mazel tov to the Namerow/Tilden family on the Bat Mitzvah of Annie (another wonderful service, by the way), and mazel tov to Alex Benthien, who reread his Torah portion, Emor. What … [Read more...]

For those of you who expressed interest in going to Israel with CBI but who were unable to attend the meeting last night I am attaching a synopsis of the new itineraries sent to me by Artza (the company with whom we would be traveling)You will see … [Read more...]

A photographer’s representation of a typical scene at one of the motels in Central Connecticut used for sex trafficking. We just finished celebrating Passover, a holiday that commemorates gaining our freedom after being slaves in Egypt. That was … [Read more...]

An incredible treasure is housed in our sanctuary. Our Austin Organ, technically known as Opus 1853, is a four-manual organ built by the Austin Organ Company, a company that has its roots in Hartford. Our organ was completed in September 1935, and it … [Read more...]

Take a look at what is happening at Beth Israel in May! You are welcome to take part! Bring a friend! These are just highlights of the month.  See our complete list!   Friday, May 4 6:30pm Teacher Appreciation Shabbat and Jewish Deaf … [Read more...]

Riva Lempert, child of Nikhim.  She was 26 years old and from Kotovsk in Ukraine. She was killed in Dubossary in 1941.  Moshe Lempert, child of Salmon, 2 years old, from Kotovsk in Ukraine.  He was killed in Dubossary in 1941.   The … [Read more...]

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