Ritual Life

Beth El offers both Conservative and Orthodox worship opportunities. Our conservative worship services are egalitarian and are conducted mostly in Hebrew with English translation and transliteration in the siddur (Sim Shalom). In conjunction with the Rabbi, men and women act as service leaders. We especially encourage youngsters who have completed Bar / Bat Mitzvah to participate as prayer leaders.

Members of our Orthodox community conduct services with regular participation by the Rabbi. Members of Beth El are equally welcome in the Orthodox minyan.

We welcome families with children at all worship services. We welcome even the youngest children and provide a toy box in the library for those who become restless. Children are also invited to walk in the Torah procession on Saturday morning. In addition, services for children (Jr. Congregation, Jr. Jr. Congregation, and Tot services) are held once a month during the school year. See our School Calendar in the Youth Education section for dates. In addition to these services for young children, our USY kids have their own Teen Shabbat services once a month during the school year. See our Youth Activities page in the Youth Education section for dates.

Yahrzeit, Birthday and Anniversary Calendar