Temple Beth El, Rochester

05/29/2026

As we head into Shabbat celebrating Rabbi Bitran’s 13 years as Temple Beth El’s Senior Rabbi take a minute to listen to him reflect on his time in Rochester with Adam Chodak

Adam Interviews: Temple Beth El's retiring Rabbi 5/27

04/06/2026

Last week, Rabbi Bitran spoke to WHEC TV about Passover. Click below to watch.

As of sundown, it is the beginning of Passover for those of the Jewish faith.

02/24/2026

Our annual Purim Party is on March 2, featuring Aerial Arts of Rochester! Click the link to get your tickets today! Note: there is no cost to attend the full Megillah reading in the chapel. https://www.tberoc.org/events/purim-party-carnival/

02/17/2026

Our next Torah on Tap will be at Three Heads Brewing at 8 p.m. on February 26! Join us for a discussion on Judaism and Freedom. Your first drink is free, courtesy of TBE. Register today! https://tberochester.shulcloud.com/form/torah-on-tap1.html

02/13/2026

Join us for a special musical Kabbalat Shabbat in the round at 6 p.m. on February 27! Rabbi Ben Goldstein has created a Spotify playlist of the songs we'll be singing. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0W6rVg6GDKVArKP4G3UOrA?si=0c310313afab41e8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SKsHLJaZ2I

Invitation to Temple Beth El's Kabbalat Shabbat service in the round.

02/06/2026

Mazel tov to Mandi Warner, TBE’s Youth and Family Director, who was recently featured on ’s Instagram. Mandi completed MTEI’s Professional Leadership Development certificate program in 2023.

02/06/2026

Rabbi Ben Goldstein joined other rabbis in Rochester in a message about the return of Ran Gvili, the final hostage returned from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip.

May their memories forever be a blessing.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

01/27/2026

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us for a meaningful discussion with Georgia Hunter, author of We Were the Lucky Ones.

Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 pm
Jewish Community Center Louis S Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Hear her powerful story of family, survival, and resilience.

There’s still time to get your tickets! Don’t miss out: Get Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/3YXAOOF

01/16/2026

Starting on January 25, join Rabbi Ben Goldstein at Temple Beth El on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., as he leads an 18-week Intro to Judaism course. The course will explore Jewish beliefs, values, practices, holidays and history while making space for questions, conversations and reflection. The cost is $150 per person or $200 per couple.

Learn more and register here: https://americanjewishuniversity.regfox.com/miller-intro-to-judaism-program-affiliate-student-registration-2025-2026