Your Home for Meaningful Jewish Prayer, Learning and Living in Central Fairfield County

Under the leadership of Rabbi Joseph Ron Fish, Beth El is a growing, vibrant community that provides its membership with spiritual, educational and social nourishment through a committment to Conservative Judaism. We are a house of gathering & study with dynamic programming for all ages.  In 2009 Congregation Beth El received 5 Solomon Schechter Awards for Excellence in Synagogue Programming from The United Synagogue of Conservative Judiasm. Join our members from throughout Fairfield County for Shabbat, Holidays, quality programming and an inspiring connection to Jewish life.

Friday, May 18, 2012 Graduation Ice Cream Sundae Party and Shabbat services 6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Navasky Graduation, Stepping Up & Teacher Appreciation Followed at 7:15 PM by a dairy meal catered by Abel catering & make your own sundaes FINAL date to RSVP May 14, 2012 (203) 838-2710 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Erev Shavuot Saturday, May 26

At the home of the Fish-Bielers

7:00 pm Light learning with Rabbi Fish followed by a light dairy meal

9:00 pm Erev Yom Tov service

9:30 pm Mr. Yoni Shear, Bible Teacher at Carmel Academy will teach "From March Madness to Mt. Sinai"

10:30 pm Tikkun Leil Shavuot learning with Rabbi Ron Fish and Rabbi Liz Rolle

There is no charge but RSVP is required. Call or email the office (203-838-2710 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Childcare is available by reserved request only.

Sun., May 27

9 am Yom Tov Service and Installation of Executive Committee & Board of Trustees

Mon., May 28

8:45 am Yom Tov Service honoring our members who have served our country

9:45 am Yizkor

11:00 am Service will conclude; reconvene on front lawn for front row viewing of the Memorial Day parade.

Vice President Biden just spoke to the Rabbinical Assembly Convention in Atlanta on a wide range of issues. He reiterated the administration's total and unshakable support for Israel, it's diplomatic successes in isolating Iran, and its readiness to do all that is necessary in order to stop them from acquiring a nuclear weapon.  He also spoke about the historic relationship between the American Jewish community (and the Conservative Movement in particular) and the values of human dignity and civil rights

To those whose names were never called when choosing sides for basketball...

Come join us for a low pressure pick-up game on those long Shabbat afternoons. If you don't play or are too short to reach the basket -- just come and shmooze, nosh, and enjoy the community. We'll end with Ma'ariv and Havdalah. Sat., May 19 at 5:30pm at Rabbi Fish & Leah's home. Future dates are June 9 and July 7 at 6:00 pm(weather permitting). RSVP requested by Tues prior: contact the office 203-838-2710 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Welcome Shabbat on the beach with your toes in the sand! Join us at the Norwalk home of Sandy Levy & Joe Brachfeld for Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Kiddush. We will honorSave our High School Seniors. Children of all ages welcome! Rain or Shine! For more info click here. To RSVP & for directions call or email the office: 203-838-2710 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

click on the highlighted copy for the event flyer

May 18 - Friday - Graduation Ice Cream Sundae Party & Shabbat Service

Beth El  Adult Learning Brochure