Religious Services
"Services at Beth El help me feel connected to my local Jewish community and provide a welcoming space for meaningful, traditional davening."
At Beth El Synagogue, we offer both Conservative and Orthodox worship experiences, welcoming all to participate in either community. For a complete list of service times and options, please visit our full calendar.
The Ritual Committee is always seeking individuals to read Torah or lead services. Those who are interested in reading Torah can contact Adam Levine at adamsimonlevine@gmail.com. A list of upcoming Torah readings can be found here. Those who are interested in leading services can contact Sheila Goldstein at sheilag548@gmail.com. A list of upcoming service leader opportunities can be found at the following here. Those interested in reading Haftarah can contact Randi Smith at rbsmith.521@gmail.com.
Conservative Services
Our Conservative worship services are conducted in Hebrew and English. In conjunction with the Rabbi, congregation members serve as leaders during services. Young adults who have had BMitzvahs are encouraged to continue their Jewish education and prepare to become recognized prayer leaders (Shlichai Tzibur) for our Shabbat services.
Families with children are encouraged to attend all of our services. We welcome even the youngest children and provide toy boxes at the back of the sanctuary and in the library for those who become restless. Children are invited to the Bimah for Kiddush on Friday evening and to walk in the Torah procession on Saturday morning. Services for children are held each month.
Shabbat Services:
Conservative Services take place in the main sanctuary on select Friday evenings as well as every Shabbat morning at 9:30 am followed by a delicious kiddush lunch.
Babysitting is available every Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
To request an honor during services or to recognize a special life cycle event, please email the gabbaim at requestaliyah@betheldurham.org.
Weekday Minyanim:
Whether you are in mourning, observing a yahrzeit, celebrating a birthday, or simply looking for morning tefillah, you are welcome to be part of our growing and vibrant minyan family. All are welcome.
Wednesday mornings: 8:00 AM (7:45 AM on Rosh Chodesh), followed by Mishnah study from 8:50–9:30 AM.
Thursday mornings: 7:00 AM on 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, and 1/29. As this is a new initiative, we will be tracking attendance at the start. If you can commit to attending in January, please sign up here!
Thursday evenings (Ma’ariv minyan): 6:40 PM, prior to Rabbi Greyber’s Talmud class. Minyan takes place only on class dates. Winter/Spring class and minyan dates: 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19.
Questions? Email ritual@betheldurham.org
Learn more about weekday minyanim
Opportunities for connection and remembrance during a yahrzeit
Orthodox Community
Members of our Orthodox Community lead services every Shabbat and on holidays in our Orthodox sanctuary, beginning at 9:00 am. These services adhere to traditional Orthodox ritual and liturgy and take place in our downstairs Chapel.
Please Note: The use of cameras, video equipment, and cell phones is prohibited during Shabbat services. All men are kindly requested to wear kippot during services.
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