Temple Beth El has served the Jewish community of Humboldt County and provided a Jewish perspective in interfaith endeavors for over sixty years. Our members reflect the diversity of Humboldt County, coming from all walks of life and many different religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome Jewish and interfaith families and individuals, including those who are new to Jewish study and practice. We are a Welcoming Synagogue, dedicated to inclusion of LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities and people of color. Our programs are designed to meet the diverse spiritual, intellectual, and social needs of our members. We gather to celebrate holidays, learn about our heritage, and support one another in times of joy and sorrow. We work together on social and environmental justice causes locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally. We both honor traditions and embrace innovation.
We warmly welcome visitors to our events and our website!
Covid-19 Update
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Temple Beth El facility is closed. All TBE communal activities are online, broadcast from homes via livestream, zoom or something similar. Please check our onlineCalendarfor up-to-date information about services, classes and other TBE events. Thank you for your understanding.
Zoom, zoom, zoom! What a holiday season it is! I was deeply touched that so many TBE members are setting aside the time to sit in front of computer screens to celebrate the ancient holidays with 21st century technology! Wonder of wonders! It was heartwarming to see your faces, hear your voices and learn from your insights.
Kol Nidre by Max Bruch
High Holy Days 5781 Zoom Videos
Here are links to recordings of Temple Beth's El's 5781 High Holy Days services and events on Zoom:
Joining Temple Beth El means becoming part of an inter-generational, extended Jewish family. Temple membership includes reduced fees for classes and events, eligibility for Children’s Education Programs, use of the Temple Beth El Library, and access to the Members Only section of this web site.
Temple Beth El membership is open to North Coast residents who identify as culturally, religiously and/or ethnically Jewish.
Special Guest Speaker Arieh Scharnberg will discuss Jewish Religious Life in Israel.
Raised in Humboldt County, Arieh made aliyah (moving to Israel) several years ago and will share his experiences and perspective on Jewish religious life in Israel.
Please join us for a friendly and thought-provoking discussion
B’ruchim HaBayim ~ Welcome!
