Full Calendar

All events at are in West Hartford. Email for more information.

Rabbi Andrea-Cohen Kiener leads Shabbat Services.

September 2026

Shabbat Service

Saturday, September 5, 2026
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

Rosh Hashanah Eve

Friday, September 11, 2026
Gather at 6:15 PM; service begins promptly at 6:30 PM

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, followed by Kiddush and Potluck Dinner.

Rosh Hashanah – First Day

Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:30–9:50 AM Quiet Meditation
10:00 AM–1:30-ish

Shaharit (morning), Torah, and Shofar services, followed by Kiddush outdoors with challah, apples, honey, and schmoozing.

Rosh Hashanah Walk and Study

Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

A beautiful walk, followed by discussion and sharing on Rosh Hashanah themes, including Tashlich.

Meet at the main parking lot of the reservoir on Farmington Ave in West Hartford. Bring comfortable shoes, water, a blanket or portable seat, and snacks or lunch if you wish.

Discussion begins at 11:30 AM to accommodate as many as possible. Weather permitting; steady rain cancels.

Kol Nidre

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Gather at 6:15 PM; service begins promptly at 6:30 PM

Yom Kippur evening service.

Yom Kippur

Monday, September 21, 2026
9:30–9:50 AM Quiet Meditation
10:00 AM–2:00-ish Shaharit, Torah, and Yizkor services
4:00–5:00 PM Prayer in Motion
5:00–6:00 PM Jonah and Minhah
6:00 PM–Sundown Neilah

Followed by potluck Break-fast.

Sukkot Begins

Friday, September 25, 2026

Sukkot begins at sundown.

October 2026

Shabbat Service

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

November 2026

Shabbat Service

Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

December 2026

Shabbat Service

Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

Chanukah Celebration

Friday, December 11, 2026

Celebrate Chanukah with candlelighting, singing, discussion, and potluck dinner. Time and place TBA.

January 2027

Shabbat Service

Saturday, January 2, 2027
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

Tu B’Shvat

Friday, January 22, 2027
7:00 PM

The Birthday of the Trees. Place TBD. Songs, fruits, discussion, and dessert.

February 2027

Shabbat Service

Saturday, February 6, 2027
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

March 2027

Shabbat Service

Saturday, March 6, 2027
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

Purim

Monday, March 22, 2027
7:00 PM

Join the fun playing around with the story of Esther. Our custom is to have groups, families, or individuals sign up to tell a chapter or more of the Purim story.

April 2027

Shabbat Service

Saturday, April 3, 2027
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

Pesach Begins

Wednesday, April 21, 2027

Passover begins at sundown.

May 2027

Shabbat Service

Saturday, May 1, 2027
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

June 2027

Shabbat Service

Saturday, June 5, 2027
10:00 AM

Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.

Shavuot Begins

Thursday, June 10, 2027

Shavuot begins at sundown.