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	April 2026
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			1 ✡️ Ta'anit Bechorot ✡️ Ta'anit Bechorot April 1, 2026 Fast of the First Born Torah: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10 https://hebcal.com/h/taanit-bechorot-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details 🫓🍷 Erev Pesach 🫓🍷 Erev Pesach April 1, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Fast begins Fast begins April 1, 2026 @ 5:11 am - 5:11 am Orange Ta'anit Bechorot See more details NO TE RS NO TE RS April 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm See more details 🕯️ Candle lighting 🕯️ Candle lighting April 1, 2026 @ 6:59 pm - 6:59 pm Orange See more details • • • • •	2 TE office closed TE office closed April 2, 2026 - April 3, 2026 @ See more details 🫓 Pesach I 🫓 Pesach I April 2, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Torah: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 Haftarah: Joshua 5:2-6:1 https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details 2nd Seder at Temple Emanuel 2nd Seder at Temple Emanuel April 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Celebrate the 2nd Night Passover Seder with Rabbi Farbman and your extended Temple Emanuel Family! Members & Non-Members Welcome! Early bird price of $42.50 until March 16th, $54 after. Please register by March 23 - we will not be able to accept any reservations after that date! See more details ✨ Havdalah (26 min) ✨ Havdalah (26 min) April 2, 2026 @ 7:44 pm - 7:44 pm Orange See more details • • • •	3 TE office closed TE office closed April 2, 2026 - April 3, 2026 @ See more details 1st day of the Omer ① 1st day of the Omer ① April 3, 2026 Today is 1 day of the Omer הַיוֹם יוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר Lovingkindness within Lovingkindness חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד Chesed sheb'Chesed See more details 🫓 Pesach II (CH''M) 🫓 Pesach II (CH''M) April 3, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Torah: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:19-25 https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Family Shabbat Service hosted by 1/2 Grade Family Shabbat Service hosted by 1/2 Grade April 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The link to Zoom service can be found in your weekly Shofar Blast. You can also view the livestream of the service here. See more details 🕯️ Candle lighting 🕯️ Candle lighting April 3, 2026 @ 7:01 pm - 7:01 pm Orange Parashat Pesach See more details • • • • •	4 2nd day of the Omer ② 2nd day of the Omer ② April 4, 2026 Today is 2 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Might within Lovingkindness גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד Gevurah sheb'Chesed See more details 🫓 Pesach III (CH''M) 🫓 Pesach III (CH''M) April 4, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Torah: Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14 https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Torah Study Torah Study April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on Shabbat mornings for our ongoing Torah Study. We move through the Torah text together at our own pace, exploring its stories, challenges, and wisdom in an open and engaging way. No prior knowledge is expected—just curiosity and a willingness to learn in community. In our informal setting, every voice adds to the conversation as we bring the Torah into dialogue with our lives today. Join us in person for coffee, snacks, and Torah! See more details ✨ Havdalah (26 min) ✨ Havdalah (26 min) April 4, 2026 @ 7:47 pm - 7:47 pm Orange See more details • • • •
5 3rd day of the Omer ③ 3rd day of the Omer ③ April 5, 2026 Today is 3 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Beauty within Lovingkindness תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד Tiferet sheb'Chesed See more details 🫓 Pesach IV (CH''M) 🫓 Pesach IV (CH''M) April 5, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Torah: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details NO TE Religious School NO TE Religious School April 5, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm See more details TE on ice! TE on ice! April 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:40 am We are hitting the ice once again! Join Rabbi Farbman on ice in Milford, show off your moves and spend some time hanging out with your TE friends! What a great way to spend a morning together! Admission, including skate rental, is free! Dress warm - the rink is cold! No sticks and pucks, helmets are strongly encouraged for kids. Not skating? Help prepare kosher for Passover snacks and spread the cheer! Location and instructions provided upon registration. See more details • • • •	6 4th day of the Omer ④ 4th day of the Omer ④ April 6, 2026 Today is 4 days of the Omer הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Eternity within Lovingkindness נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד Netzach sheb'Chesed See more details 🫓 Pesach V (CH''M) 🫓 Pesach V (CH''M) April 6, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Torah: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25 https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details • •	7 5th day of the Omer ⑤ 5th day of the Omer ⑤ April 7, 2026 Today is 5 days of the Omer הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Splendor within Lovingkindness הוֹד שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד Hod sheb'Chesed See more details 🫓 Pesach VI (CH''M) 🫓 Pesach VI (CH''M) April 7, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Torah: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Beth-El Dinner Service Beth-El Dinner Service April 7, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Volunteers from TE prepare and serve dinner on the first Tuesday of every month at the Beth-El Center in Milford. This is a great hands-on activity. Please consider volunteering. See more details 🕯️ Candle lighting 🕯️ Candle lighting April 7, 2026 @ 7:05 pm - 7:05 pm Orange See more details • • • •	8 6th day of the Omer ⑥ 6th day of the Omer ⑥ April 8, 2026 Today is 6 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Foundation within Lovingkindness יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד Yesod sheb'Chesed See more details 🫓 Pesach VII - TE Office Closed 🫓 Pesach VII - TE Office Closed April 8, 2026 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Torah: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details NO TE RS - final day of Passover NO TE RS - final day of Passover April 8, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm See more details Finance Committee Finance Committee April 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details ✨ Havdalah (26 min) ✨ Havdalah (26 min) April 8, 2026 @ 7:51 pm - 7:51 pm Orange See more details • • • • •	9 7th day of the Omer ⑦ 7th day of the Omer ⑦ April 9, 2026 Today is 7 days, which is 1 week of the Omer הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר Majesty within Lovingkindness מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד Malkhut sheb'Chesed See more details Membership committee Membership committee April 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	10 8th day of the Omer ⑧ 8th day of the Omer ⑧ April 10, 2026 Today is 8 days, which is 1 week and 1 day of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר Lovingkindness within Might חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה Chesed shebiGevurah See more details 🕯️ Candle lighting 🕯️ Candle lighting April 10, 2026 @ 7:09 pm - 7:09 pm Orange Parashat Shmini See more details Kabbalat Shabbat service (including Yizkor) Kabbalat Shabbat service (including Yizkor) April 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm The link to Zoom service can be found in your weekly Shofar Blast. You can also view the livestream of the service here. See more details • • •	11 9th day of the Omer ⑨ 9th day of the Omer ⑨ April 11, 2026 Today is 9 days, which is 1 week and 2 days of the Omer הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Might within Might גְבוּרָה שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה Gevurah shebiGevurah See more details Parashat Shmini Parashat Shmini April 11, 2026 Torah: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Haftarah: II Samuel 6:1-7:17 Haftarah for Sephardim: II Samuel 6:1-19 https://hebcal.com/s/shmini-20260411?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Iyyar Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Iyyar April 11, 2026 Molad Iyyar: Fri, 18 minutes and 14 chalakim after 5:00 See more details Torah Study Torah Study April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on Shabbat mornings for our ongoing Torah Study. We move through the Torah text together at our own pace, exploring its stories, challenges, and wisdom in an open and engaging way. No prior knowledge is expected—just curiosity and a willingness to learn in community. In our informal setting, every voice adds to the conversation as we bring the Torah into dialogue with our lives today. Join us in person for coffee, snacks, and Torah! See more details ✨ Havdalah (26 min) ✨ Havdalah (26 min) April 11, 2026 @ 7:54 pm - 7:54 pm Orange See more details • • • • •
12 10th day of the Omer ⑩ 10th day of the Omer ⑩ April 12, 2026 Today is 10 days, which is 1 week and 3 days of the Omer הַיוֹם עֲשָׂרָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Beauty within Might תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה Tiferet shebiGevurah See more details NO TE Religious School NO TE Religious School April 12, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm See more details Yom Hashoah Commemoration Yom Hashoah Commemoration April 12, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm BEKI: Congregation Beth El - Keser Israel 85 Harrison St, New Haven, CT 06515, United States Join the Greater New Haven Jewish community for a meaningful Yom HaShoah Commemoration on Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 am at Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI) in New Haven, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven. Together, we will gather to remember the victims of the Holocaust, honor the resilience of survivors, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to carry their stories forward. We will also hear from special guest Georgia Hunter, author of We Were The Lucky Ones, a novel about her family's survival during the Holocaust which was made into a Hulu Original miniseries. All are welcome. Learn more and register See more details • • •	13 11th day of the Omer ⑪ 11th day of the Omer ⑪ April 13, 2026 Today is 11 days, which is 1 week and 4 days of the Omer הַיוֹם אֶחָד עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Eternity within Might נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה Netzach shebiGevurah See more details •	14 12th day of the Omer ⑫ 12th day of the Omer ⑫ April 14, 2026 Today is 12 days, which is 1 week and 5 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Splendor within Might הוֹד שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה Hod shebiGevurah See more details ✡️ Yom HaShoah ✡️ Yom HaShoah April 14, 2026 Holocaust Memorial Day https://hebcal.com/h/yom-hashoah-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century April 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • • •	15 13th day of the Omer ⑬ 13th day of the Omer ⑬ April 15, 2026 Today is 13 days, which is 1 week and 6 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Foundation within Might יְּסוֹד שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה Yesod shebiGevurah See more details NO TE RS NO TE RS April 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm See more details • •	16 14th day of the Omer ⑭ 14th day of the Omer ⑭ April 16, 2026 Today is 14 days, which is 2 weeks of the Omer הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר Majesty within Might מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה Malkhut shebiGevurah See more details Adult Education Committee Adult Education Committee April 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • •	17 15th day of the Omer ⑮ 15th day of the Omer ⑮ April 17, 2026 Today is 15 days, which is 2 weeks and 1 day of the Omer הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר Lovingkindness within Beauty חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת Chesed sheb'Tiferet See more details 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar April 17, 2026 Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon Torah: Numbers 28:1-15 https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-iyyar-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details 🕯️ Candle lighting 🕯️ Candle lighting April 17, 2026 @ 7:16 pm - 7:16 pm Orange Parashat Tazria-Metzora See more details Kabbalat Shabbat with Torah Service Kabbalat Shabbat with Torah Service April 17, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm The link to Zoom service can be found in your weekly Shofar Blast. You can also view the livestream of the service here. You can find the online version of the Siddur we will be using tonight here. See more details • • • •	18 16th day of the Omer ⑯ 16th day of the Omer ⑯ April 18, 2026 Today is 16 days, which is 2 weeks and 2 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Might within Beauty גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת Gevurah sheb'Tiferet See more details Parashat Tazria-Metzora Parashat Tazria-Metzora April 18, 2026 Torah: Leviticus 12:1-15:33; Numbers 28:9-15 Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 \| Shabbat Rosh Chodesh https://hebcal.com/s/tazria-metzora-20260418?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar April 18, 2026 Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-iyyar-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Torah Study Torah Study April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on Shabbat mornings for our ongoing Torah Study. We move through the Torah text together at our own pace, exploring its stories, challenges, and wisdom in an open and engaging way. No prior knowledge is expected—just curiosity and a willingness to learn in community. In our informal setting, every voice adds to the conversation as we bring the Torah into dialogue with our lives today. Join us in person for coffee, snacks, and Torah! See more details ✨ Havdalah (26 min) ✨ Havdalah (26 min) April 18, 2026 @ 8:02 pm - 8:02 pm Orange See more details • • • • •
19 17th day of the Omer ⑰ 17th day of the Omer ⑰ April 19, 2026 Today is 17 days, which is 2 weeks and 3 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Beauty within Beauty תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת Tiferet sheb'Tiferet See more details NO TE Religious School NO TE Religious School April 19, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm See more details • •	20 18th day of the Omer ⑱ 18th day of the Omer ⑱ April 20, 2026 Today is 18 days, which is 2 weeks and 4 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Eternity within Beauty נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת Netzach sheb'Tiferet See more details Yom HaZikaron Yom HaZikaron April 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm JCC Israeli Memorial Day https://hebcal.com/h/yom-hazikaron See more details • •	21 19th day of the Omer ⑲ 19th day of the Omer ⑲ April 21, 2026 Today is 19 days, which is 2 weeks and 5 days of the Omer הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Splendor within Beauty הוֹד שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת Hod sheb'Tiferet See more details 🇮🇱 Yom HaZikaron 🇮🇱 Yom HaZikaron April 21, 2026 Israeli Memorial Day. Remembers those who died in the War of Independence and other wars in Israel. The full name of the holiday is Yom HaZikaron LeHalalei Ma'arakhot Yisrael ul'Nifge'ei Pe'ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעֲרָכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה), Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism. Although Yom Hazikaron is normally observed on the 4th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaAtzma'ut, which always follows it) would conflict with Shabbat https://hebcal.com/h/yom-hazikaron-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century April 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • • •	22 20th day of the Omer ⑳ 20th day of the Omer ⑳ April 22, 2026 Today is 20 days, which is 2 weeks and 6 days of the Omer הַיוֹם עֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Foundation within Beauty יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת Yesod sheb'Tiferet See more details 🇮🇱 Yom HaAtzma'ut 🇮🇱 Yom HaAtzma'ut April 22, 2026 Israeli Independence Day. Commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948. Although Yom HaAtzma'ut is normally observed on the 5th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaZikaron, which always precedes it) would conflict with Shabbat https://hebcal.com/h/yom-haatzmaut-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details TE RS TE RS April 22, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm See more details TE Safety Committee TE Safety Committee April 22, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm See more details • • • •	23 21st day of the Omer ㉑ 21st day of the Omer ㉑ April 23, 2026 Today is 21 days, which is 3 weeks of the Omer הַיוֹם אֶחָד וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר Majesty within Beauty מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת Malkhut sheb'Tiferet See more details TE Board Meeting TE Board Meeting April 23, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm See more details • •	24 22nd day of the Omer ㉒ 22nd day of the Omer ㉒ April 24, 2026 Today is 22 days, which is 3 weeks and 1 day of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר Lovingkindness within Eternity חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח Chesed sheb'Netzach See more details 🕯️ Candle lighting 🕯️ Candle lighting April 24, 2026 @ 7:24 pm - 7:24 pm Orange Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim See more details Kabbalat Shabbat service: Special Sephardi Shabbat and film screening Kabbalat Shabbat service: Special Sephardi Shabbat and film screening April 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join us on April 24 for a special Sephardi Shabbat featuring a preview screening and conversation with filmmaker Jeffrey Levick, Rabbi Michael Farbman, Lindsey Sussman, and Melissa Perkal. The evening will include a 10-minute preview of Threaded, a documentary-in-progress tracing the remarkable journey of a Torah scroll from Temple Emanuel to a growing Jewish community in Spain. Following the preview, we'll explore the questions the story has raised — about Temple Emanuel's place in a larger Jewish story, the evolving meaning of Reform Judaism today, and how Jewish memory and resilience take on renewed urgency in the face of rising antisemitism. Ample time for Q&A will be included. Sephardi hors d'oeuvres at 7 pm, followed by a Shabbat service at 7:30 during which we will hold our conversation and screening. Additional Sephardi treats will be served at the oneg following the service. The link to Zoom service can be found in your weekly Shofar Blast. You can also view the livestream of the service here. See more details • • •	25 23rd day of the Omer ㉓ 23rd day of the Omer ㉓ April 25, 2026 Today is 23 days, which is 3 weeks and 2 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Might within Eternity גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח Gevurah sheb'Netzach See more details Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim April 25, 2026 Torah: Leviticus 16:1-20:27 Haftarah: Amos 9:7-15 https://hebcal.com/s/achrei-mot-kedoshim-20260425?i=on&uc=ical-orange See more details NO Torah Study NO Torah Study April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on Shabbat mornings for our ongoing Torah Study. We move through the Torah text together at our own pace, exploring its stories, challenges, and wisdom in an open and engaging way. No prior knowledge is expected—just curiosity and a willingness to learn in community. In our informal setting, every voice adds to the conversation as we bring the Torah into dialogue with our lives today. Join us in person for coffee, snacks, and Torah! See more details ✨ Havdalah (26 min) ✨ Havdalah (26 min) April 25, 2026 @ 8:09 pm - 8:09 pm Orange See more details • • • •
26 24th day of the Omer ㉔ 24th day of the Omer ㉔ April 26, 2026 Today is 24 days, which is 3 weeks and 3 days of the Omer הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Beauty within Eternity תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח Tiferet sheb'Netzach See more details TE Religious School TE Religious School April 26, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm See more details "Keeper of the Flame" Awards Brunch "Keeper of the Flame" Awards Brunch April 26, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Beth El Temple in West Hartford We are excited that Michael Neufeld is being honored by the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs with their annual "Keeper of the Flame" award, which recognizes those who inspire others to rise to a greater purpose. Everyone is welcome to attend the awards brunch on Sunday, April 26th at 10:30AM at Beth El Temple in West Hartford. Contact Scott Sussman with questions or to purchase tickets by March 30th. See more details • • •	27 25th day of the Omer ㉕ 25th day of the Omer ㉕ April 27, 2026 Today is 25 days, which is 3 weeks and 4 days of the Omer הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Eternity within Eternity נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח Netzach sheb'Netzach See more details •	28 26th day of the Omer ㉖ 26th day of the Omer ㉖ April 28, 2026 Today is 26 days, which is 3 weeks and 5 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Splendor within Eternity הוֹד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח Hod sheb'Netzach See more details Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century April 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	29 27th day of the Omer ㉗ 27th day of the Omer ㉗ April 29, 2026 Today is 27 days, which is 3 weeks and 6 days of the Omer הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר Foundation within Eternity יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח Yesod sheb'Netzach See more details TE RS TE RS April 29, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm See more details • •	30 28th day of the Omer ㉘ 28th day of the Omer ㉘ April 30, 2026 Today is 28 days, which is 4 weeks of the Omer הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר Majesty within Eternity מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח Malkhut sheb'Netzach See more details •

April 23, 2026

21st day of the Omer ㉑

April 23, 2026

Today is 21 days, which is 3 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם אֶחָד וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Beauty
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Malkhut sheb'Tiferet

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TE Board Meeting

April 23, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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April 24, 2026

22nd day of the Omer ㉒

April 24, 2026

Today is 22 days, which is 3 weeks and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Eternity
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Chesed sheb'Netzach

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🕯️ Candle lighting

April 24, 2026 @ 7:24 pm - 7:24 pm
Orange

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

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Kabbalat Shabbat service: Special Sephardi Shabbat and film screening

April 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us on April 24 for a special Sephardi Shabbat featuring a preview screening and conversation with filmmaker Jeffrey Levick, Rabbi Michael Farbman, Lindsey Sussman, and Melissa Perkal.

The evening will include a 10-minute preview of Threaded, a documentary-in-progress tracing the remarkable journey of a Torah scroll from Temple Emanuel to a growing Jewish community in Spain. Following the preview, we'll explore the questions the story has raised — about Temple Emanuel's place in a larger Jewish story, the evolving meaning of Reform Judaism today, and how Jewish memory and resilience take on renewed urgency in the face of rising antisemitism. Ample time for Q&A will be included.

Sephardi hors d'oeuvres at 7 pm, followed by a Shabbat service at 7:30 during which we will hold our conversation and screening. Additional Sephardi treats will be served at the oneg following the service.

The link to Zoom service can be found in your weekly Shofar Blast. You can also view the livestream of the service here.

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April 25, 2026

23rd day of the Omer ㉓

April 25, 2026

Today is 23 days, which is 3 weeks and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Eternity
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Gevurah sheb'Netzach

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Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

April 25, 2026

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-20:27
Haftarah: Amos 9:7-15

https://hebcal.com/s/achrei-mot-kedoshim-20260425?i=on&uc=ical-orange

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NO Torah Study

April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us on Shabbat mornings for our ongoing Torah Study. We move through the Torah text together at our own pace, exploring its stories, challenges, and wisdom in an open and engaging way. No prior knowledge is expected—just curiosity and a willingness to learn in community. In our informal setting, every voice adds to the conversation as we bring the Torah into dialogue with our lives today.

Join us in person for coffee, snacks, and Torah!

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✨ Havdalah (26 min)

April 25, 2026 @ 8:09 pm - 8:09 pm
Orange

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April 26, 2026

24th day of the Omer ㉔

April 26, 2026

Today is 24 days, which is 3 weeks and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Eternity
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Tiferet sheb'Netzach

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TE Religious School

April 26, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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"Keeper of the Flame" Awards Brunch

April 26, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Beth El Temple in West Hartford

We are excited that Michael Neufeld is being honored by the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs with their annual "Keeper of the Flame" award, which recognizes those who inspire others to rise to a greater purpose.

Everyone is welcome to attend the awards brunch on Sunday, April 26th at 10:30AM at Beth El Temple in West Hartford.

Contact Scott Sussman with questions or to purchase tickets by March 30th.

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April 27, 2026

25th day of the Omer ㉕

April 27, 2026

Today is 25 days, which is 3 weeks and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Eternity
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Netzach sheb'Netzach

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April 28, 2026

26th day of the Omer ㉖

April 28, 2026

Today is 26 days, which is 3 weeks and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Eternity
הוֹד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Hod sheb'Netzach

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Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century

April 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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April 29, 2026

27th day of the Omer ㉗

April 29, 2026

Today is 27 days, which is 3 weeks and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Eternity
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Yesod sheb'Netzach

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TE RS

April 29, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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April 30, 2026

28th day of the Omer ㉘

April 30, 2026

Today is 28 days, which is 4 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Eternity
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Malkhut sheb'Netzach

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May 1, 2026

29th day of the Omer ㉙

May 1, 2026

Today is 29 days, which is 4 weeks and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Splendor
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Chesed sheb'Hod

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✡️ Pesach Sheni

May 1, 2026

Second Passover, one month after Passover

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-sheni-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange

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Family Shabbat Service hosted by Kindergarten

May 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The link to Zoom service can be found in your weekly Shofar Blast. You can also view the livestream of the service here.

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🕯️ Candle lighting

May 1, 2026 @ 7:31 pm - 7:31 pm
Orange

Parashat Emor

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May 2, 2026

30th day of the Omer ㉚

May 2, 2026

Today is 30 days, which is 4 weeks and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Splendor
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Gevurah sheb'Hod

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Parashat Emor

May 2, 2026

Torah: Leviticus 21:1-24:23
Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31

https://hebcal.com/s/emor-20260502?i=on&uc=ical-orange

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BM Aidan Jackson

May 2, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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✨ Havdalah (26 min)

May 2, 2026 @ 8:17 pm - 8:17 pm
Orange

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May 3, 2026

31st day of the Omer ㉛

May 3, 2026

Today is 31 days, which is 4 weeks and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אֶחָד וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Splendor
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Tiferet sheb'Hod

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TE Religious School

May 3, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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May 4, 2026

32nd day of the Omer ㉜

May 4, 2026

Today is 32 days, which is 4 weeks and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Splendor
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Netzach sheb'Hod

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May 5, 2026

33rd day of the Omer ㉝

May 5, 2026

Today is 33 days, which is 4 weeks and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Splendor
הוֹד שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Hod sheb'Hod

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🔥 Lag BaOmer

May 5, 2026

33rd day of counting the Omer. The holiday is a temporary break from the semi-mourning period the counting of the Omer. Practices include lighting bonfires, getting haircuts, and Jewish weddings

https://hebcal.com/h/lag-baomer-2026?i=on&uc=ical-orange

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Beth-El Dinner Service

May 5, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Volunteers from TE prepare and serve dinner on the first Tuesday of every month at the Beth-El Center in Milford. This is a great hands-on activity. Please consider volunteering.

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Hartman iEngage 2025 - Zionism for the 21st Century

May 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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May 6, 2026

34th day of the Omer ㉞

May 6, 2026

Today is 34 days, which is 4 weeks and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Splendor
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Yesod sheb'Hod

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TE RS

May 6, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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