We are affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and subscribe to traditional worship services with men and women sharing full liturgical equality. We adhere to traditional practices and, accordingly, we maintain a well-stocked Kosher kitchen that not only sustains us, but keeps us spiritually and socially connected. Our membership reflects the range of contemporary Jewish experience in that some of us have come to Beth Israel as Jews raised within Reform, Conservative or Orthodox traditions and some of us have come from backgrounds without any Jewish upbringing at all. All of us have found a home in this small but vibrant congregation. From women's Rosh Hodesh celebrations to congregational sukkah raisings, from minyanim to Hebrew classes, Beth Israel offers many opportunities for connection with Judaism and the congregational community.
Sisterhood meets monthly for a luncheon and program but acts daily in many important ways.
Most events at the synagogue are underwritten by this group. Fund raising is a big part of Sisterhood's mission and it does so through the publication of a Jewish community directory, a Jewish book fair, and an annual rummage sale that is a Roanoke institution. The Chanukah dinner and congregational Passover seder are two of the many dinner celebrations held each year along with Purim, Succot and Simchat Torah festivities. Congregational Shabbat luncheons and dinners are held throughout the year. During this service, the rabbi will show you how to put on tefillin.