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.
Hanukkah Pot Luck Supper – Dec 19th 6:00
There will be a pot luck supper on Friday, Dec 19 before services. Please bring a dish to share and join us in the back room. Also please bring your menorah and we will light them together.
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.
