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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Interfaith Coalitions, Judaism, Religion
Mission: The synagogue was organized in 1944 by 35 families as a liberal congregation guided by a reverence for tradition. Beth El is a member of the Reform Movement's Union of American Hebrew Congregations and has a current membership of approximately 500 households. Congregation Beth El welcomes individuals and families of all backgrounds who seek to explore the Jewish way of life, spiritual growth and learning. No member is ever turned away for financial reasons.
Programs: Jewish tradition teaches us that a synagogue is really three institutions in one: As a House of Study, Beth El offers a wide range of adult classes, weekly Torah study, special programs and lectures. Beth El also provides full service formal and informal youth education programs including a nursery school, supplementary religious school, summer camp, youth groups, family education, supplementary high school and confirmation classes. As a House of Worship the synagogue features traditional and progressive expressions of ritual. Worship services combine contemporary, historical and original cantorial music with thought provoking and spiritually uplifting sermons and discussions on topics of Jewish ethics, history and current events. As a House of Assembly Beth El sponsors numerous social events, informal gatherings, interfaith meetings, social action and community service projects.
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