Our Rabbi Candidate is visiting March 24-26!
Rabbi Goldman comes to us from Congregation Kesher Israel in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she served as Interim Rabbi at Congregation Dor Hadash in Pittsburgh, PA and Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis, Indiana. Some of Rabbi Goldman's other experiences include hospital chaplaincy, religious school education, leadership with Jewish summer camps, and involvement with various human rights and community action programs.
Visit Schedule:
Friday, March 24
6:00 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Oneg Shabbat. Click here to join on Zoom.
7:15 pm: Shabbat Dinner (Mediterranean Chicken & Veg. Option)
Saturday, March 25
9:30 am: Shabbat Morning Service. Click here to join on Zoom.
12:00 pm: Festive Kiddush
12:45 pm: Q&A with Beth Israel Members. Click here to join on Zoom.
7:30 pm: Dessert and Congregational Havdalah. Click here to join on Zoom.
Sunday, March 26
9:00 am: Minyan. Click here to join on Zoom.
9:30 am: Coffee and Danish
All services and the Q&A will be livestreamed on Zoom.
Click here to RSVP for Rabbi Goldman's visit.
Jewish Music Series: "Sacred Sounds of Our Lives"
You won't want to miss this 4-part series on Jewish music, led by Cantor Matis and jazz and classical flutist and Beth Israel congregant David Madoff. Each session will begin at 7:00 pm and run until 8:15.
March 9: Music is Nourishment for the Soul
March 16: Sounds of the Holy
March 23: Groovin' on Nusach
March 30: The Power of Congregational Singing
Each session will take place in the Chapel and will be livestreamed on Zoom.
Click here to join on Zoom.
Welcome to Beth Israel Congregation
Beth Israel is the synagogue where everyone knows your name, and we are always glad you’re here. We welcome all who seek to join us in friendship.
By balancing Jewish traditions with modern innovation, we’ve built a community through ritual observance, lifelong learning, and acts of loving kindness.
• Beth Israel offers a variety of inclusive ritual services, for all ages to meet the needs of our community members wherever they are.
• Beth Israel connects with the larger community through social action/tikkun olam programs that seek to promote equity and make the world a better place.
• Beth Israel cares for congregants through our unique Shleimut program. Composed of our clergy, social worker, nurse, and legal assistance team, Shleimut meets the spiritual, emotional and practical needs of members.
We have a place for you—and your family. Join our community. Grow spiritually. Nourish your soul. Learn and share with us.
Daily Minyan, Shabbat Services and Programming
Shabbat Morning Services now take place in person each Saturday at 9:30 am as well as online via Zoom. Weekday minyanim take place on Zoom at 8:00 am (M-F) and 5:40 pm (M-Th). Sunday morning minyan meets on Zoom at 9:00 am. Friday evening services take place at 6:00 pm on Zoom.
All committee meetings and classes are taking place on Zoom unless otherwise indicated.
Please refer to our calendar for information about specific events.
