FAMILY PROGRAMS
SHABBAT AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR FAMILIES
Call 203-374-5544 to confirm dates and times
SHABBAT EVENINGS AND FAMILY DINNERS
Most Fridays (except summer months), evening services are at 6:00 PM...a time of singing, prayer, and meditation, and the rich feeling of sharing with family and friends. Several times a year, Shabbat evening services are followed by Shabbat dinner for the entire family; the smells, sights, and sounds of Shabbat - delicious food, traditional melodies, families and friends joined in love and sharing.
- March of the Stuffed Animals
A favorite with the kids! Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals to services and join the parade as Rabbi Satlow tells the story of Noah's Ark. Shabbat evening services will be followed by a festive dinner.
- Shabbat Across Beth El
Come to Beth El for services and share the beauty of Shabbat. This evening is for those who observe as well as those who want to learn more. Services will be followed by a traditional family Shabbat dinner at a congregant's home.
HAVDALAH AT HOME PROGRAMS
A delightful hour of singing and storytelling with light refreshments as we bid farewell to the Shabbat Queen. Held at congregants' homes select Saturdays, November through January approximately 4:45 PM. Call the office at 203-374-5544 for dates and locations.
SUKKOT PROGRAM
Stories and a special craft project for the children followed by a delicious lunch in the sukkah.SIMCHAT TORAH
Ssinging, dancing and celebrating the joy of Torah.HANUKKAH PROGRAM - Bring a gift for a needy child
Join us for Beth El's Family Hanukkah celebration! A fun filled celebration to include Hanukkah songs, dreidel games, candle lighting, entertainment by our preschool and religious school children and a delicious Hanukkah lunch. In the spirit of giving, we encourage each family to bring a new, unwrapped toy which will be donated to Toys for Tots.PURIM PROGRAM
Our annual Purim Carnival features games, face painting, crafts and lots of food. Fun for everyone!HALAV UD'VASH - SHAVUOT PICNIC
Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah - the five books of Moses - to the Jewish people. Traditionally, the holiday is celebrated with a dairy feast. At Beth El, we welcome the holiday at an outdoor dairy picnic. The children have plenty of time for play outdoors; there is singing, dancing and a Shavuot story told by Rabbi Satlow. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy!
Congregation Beth El
1200 Fairfield Woods RdFairfield, CT 06825
Ph. 203-374-5544
CongBethEl@aol.com