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Welcome to Temple Beth-El!


           We are a warm and welcoming Reform Jewish congregation that has been serving the greater Rockford region for over 100 years.  It is a place in which Jewish values are lived and practiced.  We are a small congregation whose members are dedicated to maintaining a strong Jewish presence in their lives.  Our membership spans a broad spectrum of ages, professions, interests, and backgrounds.  We offer a wide variety of religious, educational and social opportunities for our members.  We join together through prayer, tzedakah, learning and celebration.  We welcome participation at all levels.  Our goal is for you to feel like part of our family and to be involved in the Temple Beth-El community.

       Mission Statement: Temple Beth-El is a congregation of Jews and their families building a community committed to participation in all aspects of Jewish life.  By community, we mean a group of diverse people who share a strong connection fostered by Temple Beth-El.  By participation, we mean that all members will partake in and support the spiritual, cultural, educational and social life of Temple Beth-El. 

Temple Beth-El, Rockford IL

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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