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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.

 

Passover 2025

 
Sandi and Lauren hosted a beautiful mini Seder to celebrate day 6 of Passover. We retold the Passover store with songs, props and delicious food.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Upcoming Events

  1. Fri 18

    7/18 Shabbat

    Robyn to Lead
    Jul 18 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  2. Fri 25

    7/25 Shabbat

    Kelly S to Lead
    Jul 25 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  3. Fri 01

    8/1 Shabbat

    Harvey to Lead
    Aug 01 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  4. Fri 08

    8/8 Shabbat

    Gail to Lead
    Aug 08 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  5. Fri 08

    8/15 Shabbat

    Cathy L to Lead
    Aug 08 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  6. Fri 22

    8/22 Shabbat

    Allen H to Lead, Sandi Hostess
    Aug 22 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  7. Fri 29

    8/29 Shabbat

    Jerry C to Lead, Cathy Hostess
    Aug 29 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  8. Fri 05

    9/5 Shabbat

    Steve S to Lead
    Sep 05 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Parenting Adult Children

Parenting Adult Children jemerman

Parenting
Photo of a mother with her arms around her daughter
When my children came home during school breaks, my parenting boundaries were challenged. I realized that they were adults, but I still saw them as my dependent children.

Faith, Justice, and Israel: Being Proud

Faith, Justice, and Israel: Being Proud sdolgov

Reform Movement in Israel
A view of the Western Wall with an Israeli flag blowing in the wind
I was shocked when Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, named me one of 2025’s 18 American Zionist Women You Should Know. I don’t feel I deserve this honor.