Young folks share their lives with our older members, singles and couples call on each other as friends and companions, and each of us individually counts in the lives of all of us collectively.

Beth Israel is committed to creating moments of light in our lives to encounter the divine, through prayer, study, observance of the holidays and adoption of the mitzvot.

As a more than 100-year old community, everything we do is grounded in tradition. But the purpose of that grounding is not to weigh us down, but to allow us to soar.

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.

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May 21, 2018

Paint and Sip Fundraiser - What a fun night!

May 21, 2018

Our Paint and Sip Fundraiser took place on Sunday, April 29 at Splat Art Studio in Wallingford. We had a full house as we sipped wine and painted our masterpieces!

May 21, 2018

Apr 25, 2018

Work Progresses on Our New Bimah!

Apr 25, 2018

Apr 1, 2018

Our Community Celebrates the Second Night of Passover

Apr 1, 2018

Young and old participate in a lively discussion

Apr 1, 2018

Mar 29, 2018

Chocolate-Toffee Matza

Mar 29, 2018

Here's a Passover dessert you'll actually look forward to!

Mar 29, 2018

Mar 22, 2018

The Shofar - Adar - Sivan 5778

Mar 22, 2018

Filling in the calendar for this edition of The Shofar, I couldn’t help but notice that it opened with a Bar Mitzvah and closed with a Bat Mitzvah. These are very special services not only for the families of these new teenagers but for our entire congregation. And, they are special for me in a number of important ways.

Mar 22, 2018