Beth El Synagogue

Beth El Synagogue is a synagogue located in St. John's featuring a mid-20th century building on Elizabeth Avenue. The structure provides open areas and dedicated spaces for religious ceremonies and community gatherings.

The Hebrew Congregation of Newfoundland founded the original Beth El Synagogue in 1909, with the current building completed in 1961. The congregation transitioned to Conservative Judaism practices in 1992.

Services are conducted in English and Hebrew following Conservative Judaism traditions. Visitors can experience prayers and songs within a community that maintains connections to the region's early Jewish practices.

Visitors can attend Friday evening and Saturday morning services by arranging in advance with the congregation. It is helpful to confirm timing beforehand since this is a small active community.

The congregation maintains the easternmost Jewish community in North America and operates the only Jewish cemetery in Newfoundland. This small Jewish center has persisted on the island province for more than a century.

Inception: 1961

GPS coordinates: 47.58000,-52.71750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25