Congregation Beth El

📣 Mark Your Calendars — Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Our Annual Meeting is a cherished moment to come together as a community — to reflect on the year behind us, look ahead with intention, and celebrate what we've built together at Beth El.
We'd love to see you there!
📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Congregation Beth El
Registration is required to attend.
👉 https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/annual.meeting.26

✡️ Chag Shavuot Sameach!
Join us May 21–23 for a meaningful Shavuot celebration at Congregation Beth El!

This year, don't just observe the holiday — experience it. At the heart of our weekend is Tikkun Leil Shavuot — an evening of Torah study, spirited conversation, and sweet treats as we explore one of the most profound questions in Jewish life:
"Are You Searching for God, or is God Searching for You?"

🕯 Thursday, May 21 | 9:00 PM
Tikkun Leil Shavuot — Evening Torah Study & Desserts
Please note: No 5:45 PM Evening Minyan on Zoom this evening

🌸 Friday, May 22 | 9:30 AM
Shavuot I — Morning Service with Dairy Kiddush
Sanctuary & Livestream | Evening Service 6:30 PM (Chapel & Zoom)

✡️ Saturday, May 23 | 9:30 AM
Shavuot II — Shabbat/Festival Morning Service & Kiddush
Sanctuary & Livestream | Babysitting Available

🚌 ShulShuttle available for all sessions — indicate when you RSVP (Members Only)

📝 RSVP required for all three sessions

Register: https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/Shavuot5786

🌟 A Transformative Weekend is Coming to Norfolk! 🌟
Get ready for an unforgettable series of thought-provoking conversations as Congregation Beth El welcomes Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Jewish life!

Across three incredible sessions, we will dive deep into what it means to be Jewish in America today, how to pray with meaning, and what Leonard Cohen can teach us about healing a broken world.

Mark your calendars for this unforgettable lineup:🗓️
The Weekend Schedule:
✨ Friday, May 29 @ 6:30 PM
Services, Dinner & Presentation
📖 "How Do We Reboot American Judaism?"

✨ Saturday, May 30 @ 9:30 AM
Shabbat Services, Kiddush Lunch & Presentation
📖 "Why Are We Reading This?"
🟢 Note: Kiddush Lunch is complimentary & all are welcome!

✨ Sunday, May 31 @ 10:30 AM
Brunch & Presentation
📖 "Fixing the Broken Hallelujah"

💳 Registration & Pricing:
Adult (Dinner 5/29 or Brunch 5/31):
$18Children (Ages 6–13): $8Family: $45

🚨 Space is limited—register now!
Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit the link below to secure your spot today.

📍 Location: 422 Shirley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517
📞 Questions? Call us at 757-625-7821

https://benorfolk.shulcloud.com/event/SIR052026

A Shabbat morning made for the ones who held it all together.

Join us for a Special Mother’s Day, Shabbat Kiddush honoring the mothers, grandmothers, and nurturing hearts of our community.

Saturday, May 9 • 9:30 AM

RSVP required – link in bio to register!

Join over 100 Beth El families who have chosen to create a lasting legacy. As part of TJF's Ignite the Flame campaign this February, we invite you to make your Life & Legacy commitment and help ensure a vibrant Jewish future for generations to come.

Thank you to our partners Tidewater Jewish Foundation for helping make this vision possible.

Contact our office for more information!