Congregation Bet Ha’am is a welcoming Reform Jewish community providing vision, voice, and opportunity for connecting to, practicing, and sustaining Judaism.

Bet Ha’am, House of the People, respects and celebrates the divine spark in each individual.

Like so many other synagogues, Congregation Bet Ha’am is frequently assessing how we offer services and programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • We are currently offering our worship services in-person with an option to join via Zoom. Read more about weekly services here.
  • Our Religious School program is currently meeting in-person with an option to participate via Zoom.
  • We have lots of congregant-led social groups! Read more about them here.
  • We are currently holding in-person gatherings as conditions allow. Read more about our plans here.
Services
Because of COVID-19, we are offering online services. Please join us.
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Religious School
We are meeting on Zoom!
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Providing Connection
We offer many ways to be together during the pandemic.
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Who We Are

Worship

Worship

Services for children and families and for adults.
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Our Rabbi

Rabbi Jared Saks

Our rabbi is at our spiritual center, leading services, teaching, and providing pastoral care.
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Religious School

Religious School

We offer Jewish education for toddlers, preschoolers, grade-school children, and teenagers.
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Our Board

Our Board

Dedicated individuals at the core of what we do.
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What We Do

Adult Education

Adult Education

We offer learning opportunities for adults on-site and in the community.
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Holidays and Events

Holidays and Events

Celebrations in our community for Jewish holidays and special events.
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Get Involved

Get Involved

Our community is stronger when we all participate. Learn what you can do.
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Facility Rental

Facility Rental

Our award-winning building may be perfect for your event.
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Bet Ha’am Calendar

March 1, 2023
  • Morning Minyan

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 1, 2023  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

  • TV Discussion Group

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 1, 2023  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. The group meets at 7:00 PM for fun, talk, and insights. Please email the Bet Ha'am office for the login.

March 3, 2023
  • Library Curbside Borrowing

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 3, 2023  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Shabbat Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 3, 2023  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

March 4, 2023
  • Torah Study

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 4, 2023  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Shabbat Morning Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 4, 2023  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

March 6, 2023
March 8, 2023
  • Morning Minyan

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 8, 2023  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

March 10, 2023
  • Library Curbside Borrowing

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 10, 2023  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Shabbat Family Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 10, 2023  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    All are welcome to join Congregation Bet Ha'am for pizza and our monthly Family Shabbat service. Pizza dinner (by donation) begins at 5:30 PM. The service begins at 6:00 PM. Please stay after the service for a festive Oneg.

March 11, 2023
  • Torah Study

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 11, 2023  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Shabbat Morning Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 11, 2023  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

March 13, 2023
March 15, 2023
  • Morning Minyan

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 15, 2023  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

  • TV Discussion Group

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 15, 2023  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. The group meets at 7:00 PM for fun, talk, and insights. Please email the Bet Ha'am office for the login.

March 17, 2023
  • Library Curbside Borrowing

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 17, 2023  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Contemplative Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 17, 2023  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Shabbat Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 17, 2023  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Shabbat Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 17, 2023  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

March 18, 2023
  • Torah Study

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 18, 2023  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Shabbat Morning Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 18, 2023  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

March 20, 2023
March 22, 2023
  • Morning Minyan

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 22, 2023  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

March 24, 2023
  • Library Curbside Borrowing

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 24, 2023  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Shabbat Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 24, 2023  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

March 25, 2023
  • Torah Study

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 25, 2023  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Shabbat Morning Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 25, 2023  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

March 27, 2023
March 29, 2023
  • Morning Minyan

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 29, 2023  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

  • TV Discussion Group

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 29, 2023  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Please join congregants Melissa Montefel and Wendy Hayes, co-facilitators, for a discussion group about Jewish-themed shows. The group meets at 7:00 PM for fun, talk, and insights. Please email the Bet Ha'am office for the login.

March 31, 2023
  • Shabbat Service

    Congregation Bet Ha'am (Public)

    March 31, 2023  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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