Temple Beth-El

05/13/2026

Join us May 28-30 for a weekend of Jewish song here in Charleston, WV, led by the extraordinarily talented educator and facilitator of Jewish communal music, Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz.
The Thursday night concert at is free, but to allow us to plan effectively and to save you a seat, please contact the Temple Israel office or register at this link: tinyurl.com/RDSMWV
RVSP for Friday night Shabbat dinner at B'nai Jacob by submitting payment to the Synagogue office.
This opportunity is not to be missed! We look forward to singing with you as we immerse in the spiritual power of Jewish music.

Learn more about Rabbi Deborah's work at www.deborahsacksmintz.com

02/11/2026

From the Bible to Balagan! Elon Gilad is coming to Charleston! 📚✡️

We are beyond excited to bring world-class Jewish content right here to Charleston! This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most engaging voices in Jewish history and Hebrew language today.
Meet Elon Gilad: columnist for Haaretz.com, historian, writer, language expert, and a social media phenomenon with hundreds of thousands of followers who can't get enough of his insightful videos on Hebrew etymology and Jewish history. 🎥✨
Join us on February 25th at 6pm at the University of Charleston for "From the Bible to Balagan: The Secret Life of Hebrew Words." Trust us, Hebrew has never been this fascinating!
A light reception will follow, so come ready to mingle and discuss. 🍷
This incredible evening is brought to you by the B'nai Jacob Jewish Cultural and Youth Fund in memory of Dorothy and Jonathan Kurland, Temple Israel - Charleston, WV, and the University of Charleston. Reception sponsored by Liz & Louis Weisberg and Family.
This event is open to everyone! Whether you're Jewish or not, fluent in Hebrew or just know "shalom," all are welcome. Can't wait to see you there! 🌟

02/11/2026

Explore Judaism's core ideas, texts, and practices in our intro to Judaism class starting February 25th, examining its past and envisioning its future. Ideal for those considering conversion, in multi-faith relationships, or curious about Judaism, this course recognizes that Judaism is ever-evolving.

Judaism Inbound combines lectures, study, and spiritual exploration, challenging mainstream Judaism and encouraging personal experimentation. By the end, students will understand Jewish tenets and feel empowered to shape their own meaningful practices.

Note: This class is required before taking our conversion course, but is open to all. Registration is open now!
https://www.judaismunbound.com/2026-courses/p/inbound-2-26

12/18/2025

We are planning to launch a Judaism 101 class (January-June 2026), an introductory course open to Jews and non-Jews alike exploring Jewish values, texts, calendar, and practices through Zoom sessions with occasional in-person gatherings. Click on the link in the first comment for more details and to submit an expression of interest, which will help us schedule at a time that works for the most participants.

12/16/2025

Happy Hanukkah! Temple Beth El featured on WVVA News

07/13/2024

Interested in the history of Temple Beth El? Our community was the focus of a 1997 documentary that is available to watch here:

The documentary examine the history concerns of the small Jewish community in Beckley, WV

05/26/2024

CHARLESTON WV 2024
WV JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

Sunday, June 16th 5:30-7:30 PM
Free

12/07/2023

12/04/2023

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/8-hanukkah-traditions-from-around-the-world/

Many of the most well-known Hanukkah traditions are universal. Whether you’re in Argentina or Zimbabwe, Jews will mark the eight-day ...

11/29/2023

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