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PROGRAMS - ISRAEL

Congregation Beth El has a strong commitment to Israel and participates in yearly missions and children's exchange programs with Israeli youth. Many of our children participate in Jewish summer camping and our older children in Israeli study programs.

Israel: now more than ever

BIRTHRIGHT* BETH EL - FAMILY MISSION TO ISRAEL
Bi-Annual Trip - next trip in 2009
Rafting Don't miss this opportunity to visit Israel with your Rabbi, your friends and your family.

Sample itinerary:

  • Nights spent in Tel Aviv, in the North, at the Dead Sea, in Jerusalem
  • Home Hospitality in our sister community of Afula/Gilboa
  • Overnight in a Bedouin tent and journey out into the Negev on camels
  • Archeological fun and learning at "Dig For A Day" Bet Guvrin
  • Walk the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, explore 2700 year old tunnels in the City of David
  • Hike the ancient route up to Masada and float on the Dead Sea
  • "Get lost in Tsfat" ancient city of the Jewish mystics and raft down the Jordan river, explore Tsipori with Jewish educators for all age groups

    • For more information contact Rabbi Satlow, Niema Hirsch, David Levine or Alan Feldman.

    * Not affiliated with Birthright Israel

    BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY MISSION TO ISRAEL
    March 23-30, 2008
    Wailing Wall Sponsored by Congregations Ahavath Achim, Beth El, B'nai Israel, B'nai Torah, Rodeph Sholom, Temple Beth Shalom and The UJA Federation of Eastern Fairfield County.
    Experience the politics, psychology and spirit of Israel with your Rabbi or Cantor, your friends, your family.
    Details coming soon for the 7th annual trip in 2008!

    Sample itinerary:

  • Two full days in the Galilee Region
  • Tour the Golan Heights including Army Base with IDF officials
  • Visit to the Emunah Center and Nir Haemek School in Afula
  • Home Hospitality in our sister community of Afula/Gilboa
  • Overnight in Tiberius
  • Shabbat in Jerusalem
  • Visit to Knesset and meet with Israel's Leadership

    • For more information contact Rabbi Satlow or Alan Feldman.

  • Israel
  • Sisterhood
  • Men's Club
  • Social Programs
  • Community and Interfaith Activities

    • Congregation Beth El
    1200 Fairfield Woods Rd Star of David Fairfield, CT 06825
    Ph. 203-374-5544 Star of David Fax 203-374-4962
    CongBethEl@aol.com