Beth El Congregation in Akron, Ohio

WELCOME TO BETH EL CONGREGATION IN AKRON, OHIO

Beth El is a fully egalitarian Conservative congregation affiliated with United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism. We seek to perpetuate a Conservative Jewish identity for the Akron community by promoting and providing a friendly environment for religious, cultural and social activities.

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Special Events

Akron Shlichim to Speak-Shabbat, March 15

Beth El extends a warm welcome to Lihi and Aharon
Schwartz, the Israeli shlichim for Akron and Canton, who will address the congregation during Shabbat
morning services on Saturday, March 15th. Their presentation will focus on the current situation in
Israel, including challenges the country faces, and they will also...

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DEATH AND DYING: JEWISH TRADITIONS

Death, burial, and mourning are topics not easily
discussed at the time when a family member passes away.
To provide an opportunity for people to learn and ask
questions when they are not in a distraught state because of the loss of a loved one, Rabbi Grundfast will present a...

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PURIM 2008-IT'S TIME FOR "CRAZY PANTS"

This year we celebrate Purim on Thursday night, March 20th.
We will begin with a hot dog dinner at 5:45 PM (One dollar per meal); and then our Megillah reading from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
There will be a bevy of Beth El members reading from...

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Mayor Plusquellic to speak on Friday night, February 8

Mayor Plusquellic to Address Public Affairs Forum.
On Friday, February 8th, Beth El will present another evening of a formal Shabbat dinner and a “Jewish and Public Affairs Forum.”
Following a highly attended first such evening in December, the second in the three-part series will feature Akron Mayor ...

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