Because of capable leadership and the dedication of our congregants, the campaign was successful, and the dedication of the present building took place on June 10, 1972. The Sisterhood equipped and furnished the kitchen and social hall. Sisterhood has been very involved in education and social and religious activities since the establishment of the congregation. It maintains the kitchen, and has also been a very successful fund raising organization, assisting the synagogue in many costly projects. Beth Israel is a completely egalitarian synagogue.
Women participate in all aspects of religious activities.
They are counted for the minyan, they lead in prayer, and they chant Torah and Haftorah. The Board of Directors and officers of the congregation consist of both men and women. Women have occupied all the leadership roles of the synagogue, including the presidency. The professional religious staff of the synagogue consists of the Rabbi and Cantor. Rabbi James Michaels joined Beth Israel in August, 1998.