• About Beth El

    About Beth El

    Congregation Beth El was first conceived in the Winter of 1959 when several families met informally to consider establishing a Reform Congregation. After many successful meetings the small group resolved to establish Congregation Beth El and held religious services in Southwood School in the Spring of 1960. A large house on Oullette Avenue served as the first home for the congregation  As  the membership grew, the Congregation broke ground for a new building in October, 1961. Construction began in May, 1962, and the cornerstone was laid that July. An addition was built in 1981 and was officially dedicated in early 1982.

     

    .

  • Vision and Identity

    Vision and Identity

    Congregation Beth El represents a modern interpretation of ancient Jewish tradition, designed to meet the needs of the twentieth-century Jewish community of Windsor.

    Congregation Beth El offers its members a setting conducive to our search for personal identity and meaning, within the modern context of an ever-changing and expanding faith.

    Congregation Beth El is affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism and the Canadian Council of Liberal Congregations.

     

    .

Welcome!

It is time to Re-gather
 

Starting with Shabbat Services Fri. Aug 6 at 7:00 pm our

Sanctuary will be open for congregants to worship together.

Services will also be on ZOOM.

Please read the following guidelines adopted for the safety of all:

We are pleased to invite all Beth El members who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to join us for in-person services.  We also welcome children under 12 and those who are not medically eligible to receive a vaccine at this time.

Social distancing protocols and mask mandates will be in effect.  Online pre-registration is required or by contacting the Beth El office.  Further details will be provided in upcoming e-blasts and the September bulletin.

If you are not fully vaccinated or are feeling unwell, we kindly ask that you enjoy services from the comfort of your home via Zoom.  Zoom links will be provided in the September bulletin and future e-blasts.

At this time, we are reserving in-person services to Beth El members.  If you know someone who is not a current member of Beth El and would like to attend services in-person, please have them contact the Beth El office by email bethelwindsor@cogeco.net  or phone 519-969-2422.

 

What's Happening At Beth El?

September 2021 Calendar

Services

Every Friday:

7:00 PM EST Shabbat services via Zoom

sanc 1

Contact:

Phone   519-969-2422

Address: 2525 Mark Ave., Windsor, ON   N9E 2W2

email bethelwindsor@cogeco.net

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

The More Torah, The More Life

The More Torah, The More Life jstern September 23, 2021

Torah Study
sally preisand
When I became rabbi of Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls, NJ, I quickly discovered that some people in our community thought we were a church. Mail was addressed to “Monmouth Reformed Temple,” and letters were addressed “Dear Pastor.”

Creation, Chaos, and Children

Creation, Chaos, and Children jstern September 17, 2021

Torah Study
hands open to receiving
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. God said: “Let there be light.” And there was light.

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors jstern September 13, 2021

Challah
RJ_feature-pumpkinchallah
Decorate your Sukkot table with Ethiopian, North African, and Sephardi breads full of fall colors and tantalizing spice mixes and broaden our palates to the customs of worldwide Jewish communities. Laden with seasonal honey, pumpkin, or orange, they don’t need braiding, and they make perfect gifts.

7 Jewish Endeavors to Make 5782 a Sweet New Year

7 Jewish Endeavors to Make 5782 a Sweet New Year jstern September 13, 2021

Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
It’s a long-standing custom for Jews to wish one another a “sweet new year” on Rosh Hashanah; to hope that this coming year will be one filled with joy, fulfillment, and an abundance of blessings. However, Judaism isn’t a path focused simply on wishing for good things; if our goal is to make each year “sweeter” than the last, we must work to make it happen.