Beth El Temple Center is a Reform congregation of over 350 memberships, affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Beth El Temple Center is located in Belmont, Massachusetts and serves many surrounding communities, including Cambridge, Watertown, Waltham, Lexington, Arlington and Somerville. Beth El has a strong egalitarian tradition and welcomes Jews and their families who want to be a part of our Jewish community. Beth El Temple Center offers a place for learning and living Torah, a place to help repair the world, and a place to nurture your soul.
Beth El Temple Center Open House
Interested in Jewish community? Social Justice? Religious school? Come learn about Beth El Temple Center at a Member Information Session!
The Member Info Session provides an opportunity to meet with clergy, education staff, and some of our congregants in an informal setting. Come learn about our programs and activities, schmooze with others, and take a tour of the facilities. The open house will be held at the synagogue (2 Concord Avenue, Belmont) on Sunday, September 22 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Childcare is available.
Religious School Registration for 2019-2020
Registration for BETC Religious School has begun, for Rishonim through 12th grade. Stop by the BETC office to see Lara Rubinstein-Hathaway (Religious School Administrator), or email her This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request pre-filled registration forms for returning students. For new students, please find the registration forms linked here.
For questions or more information, call Lara at (617) 484-6668, ext. 300.
Jonathan Jacoby Tikkun Olam Award - 2019
Nominations are now open for the fourth annual Jonathan Jacoby Tikkun Olam Awards. These awards were created by the Social Action Committee to honor long-time Temple member, Jonathan Jacoby, who set an example for us all by his dedication to the work of tikkun olam, "repairing the world." One adult and one youth member will be selected for the award each year.
We hope many of you will consider nominating fellow congregants for this award. Click on Continue Reading for details on the nomination process.