We have found Temple Beth-El is a warm, welcoming reform Jewish community housed in beautiful and…read morefunctional synagogue. Everyone has been friendly since we joined in 2019. The new Rabbi in 2021, Rabbi Jenn Mangold, is an absolute delight. She's excited, eager and knowledgeable. The music is beautiful and approachable being lead by Cantorial soloist Barbara Mazer and Joyce Liu. I've been a member of half dozen Jewish synagogues across the country, large and small, and this is the one I want to call home. A few had one foot the grave and were waiting for the last person to lock the door. A few were so cliquish that we never felt welcome even after years. It seems that Temple Beth El is thoughtful, warm and open to those that want to be part of Jewish experience no mater where they started, lived or current status. Due to COVID-19 and concern for the community, the services have been remote. Even after COVID-19, Beth-El will continue to provide live shared video of services to the community if you can't make it (it happens!). My wife and I are looking forward to once again joining everyone at Temple Beth-El for holidays, Sabbath, and social events.

They never reached out to my grandmother while she was in an assisted living home even as she…read moreturned 100! Then when she died they fun raised off her passing. She and her twin sister were both generous donors. Unfortunately the plaque they put up misidentifies one of their gifts. No one seemed interested in getting it corrected. They have a large art show annually that's a big fundraiser. They once had a very nice cantor. Need to do a much better job on outreach and community support and involvement and focus less on fundraising and being insular. That's my 2 cents. Be Loving.

We came by to explore a Jewish Food Festival they held here on the grounds of the temple. It was…read morefun and definitely popular with the local community. We were lucky to park at the temple but I think others had to park further away. We arrived 45 minutes before the end so our choices were limited but I'm not complaining. We enjoyed latkes and a falafel pita sandwich. Both were tasty! Next year, I will order some pastrami in advance and chow down!

Just moved to Florida and this is the first synagogue I visited although it was 1 1/2 hours from…read moreVenice. Everyone is warm and welcoming. So it was not a typical Shabbat because they were celebrating Israel's 75th anniversary of becoming a legitimate country. The day was filled with worship to some excellent music, singing and dancing. Rabbi showed videos of Israel and spoke about it's history from thousands of years ago and the history from 1948, it's development geographically and politically. We shared a meal, birthday cake and group picture. It was a wonderful day full of love and acceptance for everyone; in fact the love was nearly palpable. I loved the music and didn't leave until the end of it. No one will feel estranged or unwelcome with this all inclusive congregation. Thank you all for a genuine blessed day.

We're new to Florida and we really miss our family in Christ back home but we love Florida and we…read morelove this place of Yeshua Disciples. Definitely real, living and full of The RUACH....HOLY SPIRIT. Hallelujah!

We love it here. Such a kind and welcoming community. The police and security team always work hard…read moreto keep everyone safe.

From the owner: A Reform Jewish Synagogueread more