Welcome to Our Temple

 Welcome to Beth Israel Congregation and our Jewish community, in FlorenceSouth Carolina. Beth Israel Congregation considers itself to be an “Area Synagogue” with members coming from the immediate Florence area and numerous outlying communities within a sixty mile radius. Today, Beth Israel, is the most important Jewish institution/organization in the area and is the center for all Jewish life.

    Established as a Reform congregation over 90 years ago, Beth Israel is in the mainstream of Reform Judaism and is warm to Jewish Tradition. We celebrate Sabbath and all holidays as a large family. We celebrate God and our covenant with God as have our ancestors for thousands of years.

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Jewish Camp, Our God Journeys, and Adding Faith to Our Checklists

Jewish Camp, Our God Journeys, and Adding Faith to Our Checklists kbkaput June 7, 2023

As I contemplate how God manifests in our lives, I’m struck by the value of faith not only in God, nature, and other unknown universal forces, but also by faith in each other as we all strive for a life filled with meaning, purpose, and joy.

Building Bridges, Sharing Cultures: Connecting Indigenous Communities and Canadian Reform Congregations

Building Bridges, Sharing Cultures: Connecting Indigenous Communities and Canadian Reform Congregations jemerman June 6, 2023

It’s been a decade since the Union for Reform Judaism passed its Resolution on First Nations, which affirmed, in part, the URJ’s support of the right of Canada's First Nations community to self-determination and encouraged Canadian congregations to develop relationships with First Nations communities.

Navigating Infertility: Resources, Reflections, and Rituals

Navigating Infertility: Resources, Reflections, and Rituals jemerman June 1, 2023

When you’re experiencing infertility, it can be all too easy to feel like you’re completely alone. As the world moves around you, bustling with adorable children and pregnant friends, you may feel like you’re the only person who wants to be a parent and has yet to see it happen.

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix jemerman May 19, 2023

As someone who mostly steers clear of reality television in favor of more premium (read: snobbier) fare, I was a little hesitant to check out Netflix’s new reality series, "Jewish Matchmaking."