About Beth El

Beth El is a dynamic, Conservative Jewish community in Minneapolis, MN. The synagogue reaches out to its 1,350 households and offers educational, spiritual and social opportunities that nourish the intellect, soul and body. In so doing, familial bonds have been formed between members that stretch "from generation to generation."

Beth El is a center of Jewish life that strives to respond to emerging needs while living out the eternal, sacred values of the Jewish people. Please feel free to explore this site to find out more about the programs, people and departments at Beth El.

Explore Our Web Site

About Beth El (you are here) Spend some time learning our long history and meeting our lay leadership and staff. Find all the pertinent information about becoming a member, times for services and how to contact us.		Opportunities Guide Explore the core programming options at Beth El including adult education classes, learning for youth, Shabbat and holiday celebrations. Continue to explore our vast committee structure, finding opportunities to serve at Beth El and in the greater community.

Calendar of Events Mark your calendar with upcoming educational and special events at Beth El. Learn about opportunities to serve as a volunteer.		Shofar Read the most current and back issues of our congregation newsletter. You may print these PDF files if you wish.

Rabbi's Message Enjoy learning online with our rabbis through e-torah. Catch up on recent sermons you may have missed and read a current musing from our clergy.		Cantor's Corner Listen to Beth El melodies for prayers and home services recorded for our TARBUT students and all our families. Find information about Bar/Bat Mitzvah training.

Holidays Bring new and traditional information about all the holidays into your home. Links are provided for your continued exploration.		Life Cycle Take a walk through the traditions around birth, conversion, weddings, milestone anniversaries and birthdays and death. Resources through Beth El are plentiful.

Catering and Planning Arrange for your simha through Beth El's catering department. Menus and all services from a kiddush to a wedding dinner are detailed.		Aleph School Visit our accredited preschool online and discover the creativity, fun and valuable learning for our youngest participants as well as their parents that is an integral part of our program at Beth El.

USY Don't leave our web site without discovering Beth El USY. See the latest edition of the Schmoozer newsletter and browse the calendar for upcoming events for pre-teens and teenagers.		Web Site Sponsors Support our sponsors who help to make this web site a valuable resource to our congregation and the community.

Links & Resources Continue your exploration at related web sites.		Site Map Find your way around the Beth El Web site using this tool.