Temple Beth El

Temple Beth El is a Reform synagogue featuring a main sanctuary with stained glass windows and contemporary architectural design. The building on Arbor Drive also contains classrooms, gathering spaces, and a shop selling Jewish books and religious items.

The congregation was established in 1939 by a rabbi who had escaped persecution in Berlin and brought Reform Jewish traditions to Madison. The current building was constructed in 1950 as the community expanded in Wisconsin's capital.

The congregation gathers here to maintain Jewish traditions through regular worship and study groups that connect members across generations. The space serves as the social and spiritual center for Madison's Jewish community.

Visitors can attend worship services and educational programs that welcome both members and those interested in learning. The congregation also hosts community events and social initiatives open to the wider Madison area.

The founding rabbi was a Holocaust survivor whose personal journey shaped the congregation's values and approach to faith. This connection to recent European history remains a defining part of how the congregation understands itself today.

Location: Madison

Inception: 1950

Website: http://templebethelmadison.org

GPS coordinates: 43.05640,-89.42880

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42