About Us
Beth Israel’s Mission Statement
Congregation Beth Israel, a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, is dedicated to the strengthening of all aspects of Jewish life, including worship and Torah study, religious, educational and social activities for all ages, and the observance of life cycle events.
Beth Israel is committed to:
- Promotion of the principles of the United Synagogue
- Observance, study and daily expression of Jewish customs, values and beliefs
- Enhancement of one’s own spirituality
- Provision of proper facilities and rituals for the observance and celebration of members’ life cycle events such as births, b’nai mitzvah, weddings and deaths
- Continuation and enhancement of a strong and vibrant Jewish community
- Active pursuit of tzedakah within the community
- Development and enhancement of our ties with Israel and Jewish people everywhere
Rabbi Infeld, Senior Rabbi leads the congregation along with Assistant Rabbi Adam Stein. Our Ba’alat Tefillah Debby Fenson is our regular Torah reader, as well as the teacher of bar and bat mitzvah students. Our Youth Director, Rabbi David Bluman, joined us 2013 and leads our education programs and youth groups from the ages of 8 through high school, as well as our successful young adults program.
Today Beth Israel is western Canada’s largest Conservative congregation and boasts over 640 member families. We are proud of our welcoming congregation. Our members truly care about the synagogue and its commitment to Jewish values and practices.