• 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.

     

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  • 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.

     

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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?

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Services

Every Friday:

7:00 PM EST Shabbat services via Zoom

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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

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