Temple Beth Israel

About

Temple Beth Israel is a welcoming and inclusive Reform Jewish congregation serving the greater Altoona area. 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Services.

Story

As a member of the Union for Reformed Judaism, Temple Beth Israel is committed to the principles of Reform Judaism, including respect for Jewish diversity, freedom of thought and conscience, creative and flexible modern Jewish living, complete gender equality, a commitment to inclusion, social justice and Tikkun Olam (repair of the world), living the ethical precepts of Torah and the Prophets and a serious commitment to Jewish worship and the study of Jewish texts.

Mission

We are men, women and children of every background, sharing the joys of Judaism in a setting that is energetic, welcoming, inclusive, pluralistic, and egalitarian.

We are active in the life of our congregation, serving as prayer leaders, teachers of adults and children, and community activists working in the spirit of our prophetic tradition.

We are life-long learners, from our early-childhood programs, to our Religious School that encompasses Kindergarten through B’nai Mitzvah and 10th-grade Confirmation, to our extensive programs of Adult Education including regular study of scripture.

We are proud heirs of the progressive foundations of Reform Judaism, which infuse respect for Jewish texts and history with commitment to modern scholarship, social justice, and ethical living.

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Wonderful people enriched with their experience with Judaism!