Welcome to Beth El - Poughkeepsie
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Welcome
Temple Beth El is a vibrant and egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation serving the Jewish people of Dutchess and the Mid Hudson Valley for more than 80 years.
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Celebrate
Our award-winning religious school brings students together to learn and celebrate.
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Community
Shofar Over the Hudson combines the sound of the Shofar with the natural beauty of the Hudson River. For centuries the sound of the Shofar has provided a moment of awakening and inspiration for the Jewish people.
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History
With expanding membership Temple Beth El needed a larger building. In 1959 the congregation moved from Montgomery Street to our present home on 118 South Grand Avenue.
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Goals
A house of prayer: aiding our members in their search for meaning in life, fulfilling the spiritual needs and longing of our Jewish community, providing a path that brings us closer to each other and to God.
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Bulletin
Catch up on monthly TBE news including current programs, news from our staff and more.
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NEW: AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2016 (Pdf)
Mission Statement
Temple Beth-El of Poughkeepsie, a Conservative synagogue in the beautiful Hudson Valley, welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds. MORE
Photo Gallery
A section of our Sefer Haftarah, pictured on the upper left, is currently in the TBE lobby. Stop by and take a look!
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News
News and Events
SELICHOT, Saturday 9/24
Teshuvah and the Art of Active Listening. In partnership with Congregation Shir Chadash. Special guest Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein.
COLLEGE STUDENTS WELCOME at TBE for the Holidays
Join us throughout the Days of Awe for communal prayer, music, sacred conversations, circle chanting, yoga,informal text study, Torah reading, Shofar blowing, and healing services.
Upcoming High Holidays
As the Month of Elul approaches you can now see and hear from your clergy team for the upcoming High Holidays. Sing, study and be inspired for a season of transformation. Youtube video here
SCHOOL
For more information about our Hebrew or Religious School programs contact Rabbi Miriam
Closings found on Cancellations.com
Service Times
First Fridays at 6:30pm, other Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 9:30am
Morning minyan held weekdays at 7:30am. Evening / Sunday minyan held by request.
Office Hours
Normal business hours are 9 to 5 Monday through Thursday and until noon on Friday.
In case of inclement weather, closings will be posted here.
Friday, April 29 The TBE Office is Closed for Passover
Berney Library Catalog
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Support Us
There are many ways to support Temple Beth-El. All members provide support through membership dues. Details on the Dues structure are found HERE.
Besides dues, there are many SPECIAL FUNDS to which contributions may be made for specific purposes. View our DONATION WISH LIST to itemize specific needs of Temple Beth-El.
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