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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 29

    8/29 Shabbat

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

    9/5 Shabbat

    Steve S to Lead
    Sep 05 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  3. Fri 12

    9/12 Shabbat

    Shelley to Lead
    Sep 12 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  4. Fri 19

    9/19 Shabbat

    Lauren to Lead
    Sep 19 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults

18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults jemerman

teens
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Kids have plenty of ways to connect with Judaism. But one route goes underrecognized: Jewish books.

Let Kids Read Books During High Holiday Services

Let Kids Read Books During High Holiday Services jemerman

Yom Kippur
Photo of people sitting in services with open prayer books
In the fifth grade, I aged out of my synagogue’s High Holidays kiddie services. Countless Jewish families have faced this dilemma over the years. Many of us consider Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur the only two occasions when attending services is mandatory.