Welcome to Temple Beth El – Jefferson City
Our historic building was constructed in 1883 and is the oldest synagogue west of the Mississippi in continuous use.
Shabbat Services are held every Friday night at 7:30 and visitors are always welcome. Our congregation includes 25+ families, with members of all ages. Temple Beth El is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
We are open for in-person Shabbat Services on Friday nights, and also offer a Zoom option. Please contact us if you would like the Zoom code.
Temple Building Restoration
The metal finials at the corners of our roof had been deteriorating over the past few years. We recently had them beautifully restored by All-Spec Metal Systems. We are happy to see the front of our historic building get a much needed facelift.
Governor’s Menorah Lighting Ceremony
On Dec 16th Governor Kehoe and the First Lady along with Chabad of St Louis hosted a lovely Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion.
Jewish Heritage Month
Governor Kehoe signed a proclamation declaring October as Jewish Heritage Month in Missouri. This event, held at the Capitol Rotunda, honored and recognized the many contributions of the Jewish community to the state of Missouri.
High Holidays
The Congregation welcomed back Rabbi Aria Caligiuri to officiate our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services for a third year.
Rabbi Aria held the 200-year-old torah high as the congregation welcomed the Jewish new year 5786.
