Temple Beth El, Rochester

As we head into Shabbat celebrating Rabbi Bitran’s 13 years as Temple Beth El’s Senior Rabbi take a minute to listen to him reflect on his time in Rochester with Adam Chodak

Adam Interviews: Temple Beth El's retiring Rabbi Adam Interviews: Temple Beth El's retiring Rabbi 5/27

Last week, Rabbi Bitran spoke to WHEC TV about Passover. Click below to watch.

Guide to services marking Passover at Temple Beth El As of sundown, it is the beginning of Passover for those of the Jewish faith.

Our annual Purim Party is on March 2, featuring Aerial Arts of Rochester! Click the link to get your tickets today! Note: there is no cost to attend the full Megillah reading in the chapel. https://www.tberoc.org/events/purim-party-carnival/

Our next Torah on Tap will be at Three Heads Brewing at 8 p.m. on February 26! Join us for a discussion on Judaism and Freedom. Your first drink is free, courtesy of TBE. Register today! https://tberochester.shulcloud.com/form/torah-on-tap1.html

Join us for a special musical Kabbalat Shabbat in the round at 6 p.m. on February 27! Rabbi Ben Goldstein has created a Spotify playlist of the songs we'll be singing. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0W6rVg6GDKVArKP4G3UOrA?si=0c310313afab41e8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SKsHLJaZ2I

Feb 27 Kabbalat Shabbat Service Invitation to Temple Beth El's Kabbalat Shabbat service in the round.

Mazel tov to Mandi Warner, TBE’s Youth and Family Director, who was recently featured on ’s Instagram. Mandi completed MTEI’s Professional Leadership Development certificate program in 2023.

Rabbi Ben Goldstein joined other rabbis in Rochester in a message about the return of Ran Gvili, the final hostage returned from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip.

May their memories forever be a blessing.

An Important Message from Rochester Rabbis on the Return of Ran Gvili HY”D Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us for a meaningful discussion with Georgia Hunter, author of We Were the Lucky Ones.

Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 pm
Jewish Community Center Louis S Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Hear her powerful story of family, survival, and resilience.

There’s still time to get your tickets! Don’t miss out: Get Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/3YXAOOF

Starting on January 25, join Rabbi Ben Goldstein at Temple Beth El on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., as he leads an 18-week Intro to Judaism course. The course will explore Jewish beliefs, values, practices, holidays and history while making space for questions, conversations and reflection. The cost is $150 per person or $200 per couple.

Learn more and register here: https://americanjewishuniversity.regfox.com/miller-intro-to-judaism-program-affiliate-student-registration-2025-2026