Community
Temple Beth El is a bustling, warm and inclusive community of over 600 families from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. We are an egalitarian synagogue with members from all generations who are committed to enhancing Jewish life for the next generation. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds, which include traditional Conservative Judaism, interfaith families and Jews by Choice. Our members come in families, couples and as singles. We are also inclusive of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. We welcome everyone and purposefully reach out to demographic groups that haven’t always felt welcome at the typcial Conservative synagogue.
Here is a sampling of our activities. Please check out our online calender for current offerings.
- For adults: Synaplex, Shabbat Unplugged, Temple Rock Cafe, the Hoffman Lecture, BBQs, film showings, Yiddish classes, Learning and Latte, career networking workshops and adult classes on various topics.
- For teens and youth: Bonfires, Murder Mysteries, sleepovers, comedy shows, trips to New York and more.
- For young Jewish professionals (YJP – singles and couples): wine & cheese events, film showings, author readings, dance classes, cooking classes and more.
- For children and young families: Tot Shabbat, Fun Day, Mommy and Me, Bereshith for Tots and Story Hour with Rabbi Hammerman at Channukah and Passover.
- For seniors: BBQs, classes and speakers.
- For the general community: Channukah party, Purim carnival, trips to Israel, Shabbat Across America, Sukkah Party, Shabbat at Home and potlucks, among other events!
Temple Beth El is a vibrant, warm and inclusive community committed to enhancing Jewish life. We are an egalitarian synagogue with members from all generations. We welcome everyone and would love it if you joined us. 
