Beth Israel Congregation 
Chester County, PA
610-458-8550





Beth Israel Congregation
Chester County, pA
610-458-8550









Beth Israel Congregation
Chester County, PA
610-458-8550

Find Out What's New At Our Religious School
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Find Out What's New At Our Religious School

Contact Joan Sharp at sharpjoanie@yahoo.comLess

Contact Joan Sharp at sharpjoanie@yahoo.com

Learning Through Personal Connection, Experience, And Community. Contact The Office At 610-458-8550. To Download Our Registration Forms Or To Read More Click Here:Less

Learning Through Personal Connection, Experience, And Community. Contact The Office At 610-458-8550. To Download Our Registration Forms Or To Read More Click Here:

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EMPTY BOWLS PROGRAM - PARENTS SAVE THE DATE
Jan. 12, 12noon to 12:45
Our 5th - 7th graders will host an Empty Bowls Program to benefit the Chester County Food Bank.  All parents are invited to attend.  Please RSVP ($5/person donation). Canned/boxed food drive organized by JBBI (Jr. Board of Beth Israel) Click here for information



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EMPTY BOWLS PROGRAM - PARENTS SAVE THE DATE
Jan. 12, 12noon to 12:45
Our 5th - 7th graders will host an Empty Bowls Program to benefit the Chester County Food Bank.  All parents are invited to attend.  Please RSVP ($5/person donation). Canned/boxed food drive organized by JBBI (Jr. Board of Beth Israel) Click here for information



Welcome to Beth Israel Preschool and KindergartenLess

Welcome to Beth Israel Preschool and Kindergarten

MORE Events and Happenings - YOU ARE INVITEDLess

MORE Events and Happenings - YOU ARE INVITED

Monday Dec. 9 - 7PM Interfaith Book Group PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATIONLessLess

Monday Dec. 9 - 7PM Interfaith Book Group PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATIONLess

Friday Dec. 13, 6:30PM Wine and NoshLess

Friday Dec. 13, 6:30PM Wine and Nosh

Friday Dec 13, 6:30PM Shabbat Yeledim . Click here for informationLess

Friday Dec 13, 6:30PM Shabbat Yeledim . Click here for information

Sat.  Dec. 14 9:30AM Services  and Live-Long-Learning study/discussion sessionLess

Sat.  Dec. 14 9:30AM Services  and Live-Long-Learning study/discussion session

Sunday Dec. 15, 11AM at Beth Israel "A TAM (flavor) of Judaism" . For the curious Beginner from any faith background, come learn about Jewish spirituality and ethic.  Please click here for information.  Less

Sunday Dec. 15, 11AM at Beth Israel "A TAM (flavor) of Judaism" . For the curious Beginner from any faith background, come learn about Jewish spirituality and ethic.  Please click here for information.  

Monday Dec. 16 - 7PM Interfaith CIVIL CONVERSATION Group Discussion Location: Downingtown Friends Meeting . Please click here to register and information.  Less

Monday Dec. 16 - 7PM Interfaith CIVIL CONVERSATION Group Discussion Location: Downingtown Friends Meeting . Please click here to register and information.  

Friday Jan. 17, 7PM UNITY SHABBAT - Our 4th annual Shabbat service shared with many of our neighbor faith communities.  Please RSVP hereLess

Friday Jan. 17, 7PM UNITY SHABBAT - Our 4th annual Shabbat service shared with many of our neighbor faith communities.  Please RSVP here

Sunday, Mar. 1, 2020, SAVE THE DATE!  The Maccabeats LIVE at Beth Israel.  Free for Beth Israel Members with a reservation.  Community Tickets are $25.   Click her for information.Less

Sunday, Mar. 1, 2020, SAVE THE DATE!  The Maccabeats LIVE at Beth Israel.  Free for Beth Israel Members with a reservation.  Community Tickets are $25.   Click her for information.

SAVE THE DATE!! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
The MACCABEATS are coming to Beth Israel on March 1.
Sponsored by the Cohen Enrichment Fund and the Halpern Lecture Series, this is a performance you will not want to miss.  Check the Maccabeats out on this YouTube Link.  No charge for BI members.  Questions can be directed to Cindy Blair Miller at gybo1004@gmail.com .   See you there!!  Click here for information
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SAVE THE DATE!! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
The MACCABEATS are coming to Beth Israel on March 1.
Sponsored by the Cohen Enrichment Fund and the Halpern Lecture Series, this is a performance you will not want to miss.  Check the Maccabeats out on this YouTube Link.  No charge for BI members.  Questions can be directed to Cindy Blair Miller at gybo1004@gmail.com .   See you there!!  Click here for information

Recent Past Activities at Beth israelLess

Recent Past Activities at Beth israel

Nov. 24, Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service.
Nov. 22, 7:30PM Friday evening services with speaker: Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania
Nov. 20th, 7-9PM Meet Rabbi Gershom Sizomu. Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, the first native-born Black rabbi of Sub-Saharan Africa
Nov. 15, Community Shabbat Dinner
Nov. 8, 6:30 PM Wine And Nosh Relaxed Hour Before Regular 7:30 PM Services.  Oct. 27, 8:30 AM Habitat For Humanity Build Day
Oct. 26, 7 PM Rabbi Linda Holtzman 40th anniversary of being the first female rabbi to serve a congregation 
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Nov. 24, Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service.
Nov. 22, 7:30PM Friday evening services with speaker: Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania
Nov. 20th, 7-9PM Meet Rabbi Gershom Sizomu. Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, the first native-born Black rabbi of Sub-Saharan Africa
Nov. 15, Community Shabbat Dinner
Nov. 8, 6:30 PM Wine And Nosh Relaxed Hour Before Regular 7:30 PM Services.  Oct. 27, 8:30 AM Habitat For Humanity Build Day
Oct. 26, 7 PM Rabbi Linda Holtzman 40th anniversary of being the first female rabbi to serve a congregation 

Oct. 19, 6:30 PM Sukkot Under The Stars/Havdalah Potluck Dinner At Beth Israel. Bring A Dairy/Pareve Side Dish Or Dessert To ShareLess

Oct. 19, 6:30 PM Sukkot Under The Stars/Havdalah Potluck Dinner At Beth Israel. Bring A Dairy/Pareve Side Dish Or Dessert To Share

Oct. 13 , 9:00 AM - Build The Sukkah At Beth Israel!  
3:00 PM Join Rabbi And Thierry In Their Sukkah!
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Oct. 13
, 9:00 AM - Build The Sukkah At Beth Israel!  
3:00 PM Join Rabbi And Thierry In Their Sukkah!

Oct. 11, 6:30 PM Wine And Nosh Relaxed Hour Before Regular 7:30 PM Services.  Less

Oct. 11, 6:30 PM Wine And Nosh Relaxed Hour Before Regular 7:30 PM Services.  

Sept. 22, 10 AM Sisterhood Author Talk - author Janet BentonLess

Sept. 22, 10 AM Sisterhood Author Talk - author Janet Benton

Sept. 21, 8 PM Selichot Services At Kesher Israel.  Less

Sept. 21, 8 PM Selichot Services At Kesher Israel.  

Sept. 20, 6:30 PM Community Shabbat Dinner and ServiceLess

Sept. 20, 6:30 PM Community Shabbat Dinner and Service

Sept. 3, 7:00PM - The Yoga Of EatingLess

Sept. 3, 7:00PM - The Yoga Of Eating

August 23, 6:30PM - Community Shabbat DinnerLess

August 23, 6:30PM - Community Shabbat Dinner

August 2, 6:30PM - Wine And CheeseLess

August 2, 6:30PM - Wine And Cheese

July 19, 6:30PM - Community Shabbat DinnerLess

July 19, 6:30PM - Community Shabbat Dinner

July 6, 9:30AM Adult B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat ServiceLess

July 6, 9:30AM Adult B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat Service

May 13, Monday Film Series .  Click here for picturesLess

May 13, Monday Film Series .  Click here for pictures

May 4, 12noon - Interfaith Day Of Service.  Click Here for Photo GalleryLess

May 4, 12noon - Interfaith Day Of Service.  Click Here for Photo Gallery

May 3, 7:30PM Yom Hashoah Commemoration Shabbat Service. US Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Speaks. Less

May 3, 7:30PM Yom Hashoah Commemoration Shabbat Service. US Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Speaks. 

April 27, 9:30PM - B'nai Simcha Reunion And Tribute To Rabbi CharneyLess

April 27, 9:30PM - B'nai Simcha Reunion And Tribute To Rabbi Charney

April 20, 6:30PM - Community SederLess

April 20, 6:30PM - Community Seder

April 5, Shabbat Yeladim - a simple Shabbat for childrenLessLess

April 5, Shabbat Yeladim - a simple Shabbat for childrenLess

April 11, 7PM, Interfaith Sacred Text Series - Downingtown Friends MeetingLessLess

April 11, 7PM, Interfaith Sacred Text Series - Downingtown Friends MeetingLess

April 13, 7PM - Spring Fundraiser With The Fabulous Grease BandLessLess

April 13, 7PM - Spring Fundraiser With The Fabulous Grease BandLess

Hesed At Beth IsraelLess

Hesed At Beth Israel

Hesed Social Action Activities Of Beth IsraelLess

Hesed Social Action Activities Of Beth Israel

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Consider Contributing Your Time And Energy To These Activities And Adding More. . .

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Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County provides for the spiritual, religious, and educational needs of its congregational family and the local Jewish community.


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Building on over a century of rich synagogue history, Beth Israel continues to foster Jewish living and learning, as well as religious observance and a strong sense of Jewish identity, to help ensure and safeguard a Jewish future.

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Our doors are always open! Please feel free to come join us on Friday night or Saturday morning for regular weekly Shabbat Services. We will be happy to talk to you and answer any questions. please feel free to contact us.

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