Beth El Synagogue

Beth El welcomes traditional and non-traditional individuals. Our motto is a “Congregation of Tradition and Caring’. For 85 years, Beth El is committed to all who wish to worship, celebrate, learn and play in Conservative beliefs and traditions.

Dues Structure: Family membership: A family consists of two adults with or without minor children residing in the same household. This includes High Holiday Tickets. Dues =$800.00 Single membership: an adult 18 years or older. This includes a High Holiday Ticket. Dues=$400.00 Associates have limited rights: Holiday tickets are $250.00 extra. Alumni Affiliate: Non voting alumnus affiliate and/or households living out of state who wants to support Beth El, and receive the bulletin and Yarhzeit notices. Dues =$150.00 Associate Active Affiliate: Non voting associate affiliate living out of area who may attend services. Dues =$300.00

Our Rabbi is Eliana Falk. Eliana Falk ia a rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion. Rabbi Falk's enthusiasm is contagious. She has studied congregational dynamics and the skills needed to make Judaism's teachings relevant to contemporary individuals and families. She envisions a process for small synagogues with potential for growth. Rabbi Falk is dedicated to environmental and social activism as well as interfaith relations. For several years, she has been an active member of the Center for Christian Jewish Understanding at Sacred Heart University (CCJU), and has participated in several interfaith clergy conferences and on the Wallingford Interfaith Clergy Association.

Our Cantor is Sharon Citrin. Cantor Citrin was ordained in May 2009 at Hebrew College in Boston. Cantor Citrin has broad-range experience in Jewish and Yiddish music and Jewish education. "Music serves to connect us to Jewish time and space... and is a wonderful vehicle for engaging and educating worshippers and building community. At Beth El, musical tradition and creative vision come together. Come celebrate with us in song."

For more information, please contact us by phone, email, or address listed below. We would be delighted to hear from you!

For additional information visit us at www.bethelsyn.org

The time is now. The place is Beth El.

(203) 264-4500 (office) • Rabbi Eliana Falk (203) 214-7734/ Cantor Sharon Citrin (203) 841-6192

Beth El Synagogue Selects
Paul Drimmer as Recipient of its
2010 Shem Tov Award

Paul Drimmer has been chosen to receive Beth El Synagogue’s 2010 Shem Tov Award, to be presented at the Beth El Cantor's Concert on June 6, 2010 at the Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main Street, Southbury. 

The Shem Tov (Good Name) award is presented to a member whose actions are guided by personal integrity, compassion, moral responsibility, and human ethics. The recipient  possesses profound humanitarian qualities derived from our sacred heritage and has shown a dedication to furthering the mission of the synagogue. Previous Shem Tov award winners choose each year's recipient.

Paul Drimmer, Beth El's immediate past president and recent past vice president, serves as the synagogue's current acting treasurer. Drimmer notes,  “Our congregation is very warm and caring, and we join in the services with a great deal of enthusiasm. I also enjoy participating in the business of running the synagogue. Retirement provided me with the opportunity to do just that, and I enjoy employing my corporate skills to serve Beth El."

Beth El president Mike Falk said, "Beth El is proud to honor Paul for his enthusiasm and dedication to the welfare of the synagogue and its members. All are warmly invited to attend the Beth El Cantor's Concert and honor Paul as he receives his much-deserved award."

For tickets call Beth El Synagogue at 203 264-4500