Welcome to Beth Israel Synagogue
We are an independent, egalitarian Jewish community that welcomes all spiritual seekers. Proud of our ancient faith, we combine the study of our sacred texts with prayer that is engaging emotionally and spiritually. In our charming, 100-year-old building, we nurture a community that is caring and joyful.
We do not sweep away evil when we stone the rebellious son, or the bride who turns out not to have been a virgin. Rather, we do so by mastering the impulse to evil in ourselves.
Those who misunderstand us are not wrong in seeing God’s arranging hand at work in our lives. But that Divine work is not in the orderly appearance of our tents and dwelling places. Rather it is in the possibility that such orderliness places in the Jewish soul.
An amazing Shabbat spent in the ancient, mystic city of Tsfat - and exploring Northern Israel.
