West Hartford – “A Havdallah Experience,” service at 7 p.m., with storytelling for children, followed by musical Havdallah service in the garden at 7:45 p.m.; tapas-style hors d’oeuvres, kosher wine sampling and music by Cantor Sanford Cohn on guitar at 8 p.m.; meet clergy and staff; Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Dr., (860) 236-1275, lisal@emanuelsynagogue.org. FREE