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Welcome to Beth Israel Center of Madison, WI |
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Beth Israel Center is a welcoming, traditional, egalitarian Jewish congregation with deep roots in Madison going back to the late 1890s. The nearly three hundred families of Beth Israel Center represent widely diverse backgrounds yet share a belief in the importance of preserving traditional Jewish practice in a modern context.
Serious Jewish learning combined with a commitment to helping all members move forward on their Jewish journeys is at the heart of how we connect with our Jewish heritage and make that connection meaningful in today’s world.
Weekly Shabbat services and lively annual celebrations of Festivals such as Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover and Shavuot attract participants of all ages.
Some of Beth Israel Center’s youngest members are the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of its founders. As Beth Israel Center approaches its seventh decade, it is a vital part of Jewish life in Madison.
A Traditional, Egalitarian Synagogue
Beth Israel Center is a welcoming, traditional Jewish congregation with deep roots in Madison. The nearly 300 families of Beth Israel Center represent widely diverse backgrounds yet share a belief in the importance of preserving traditional Jewish practice in a modern context. Weekly Shabbat services and lively annual celebrations of Festivals such as Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover and Shavuot attract participants of all ages. More info: Mission & Vision, History, Meet our Staff, Contact Us |
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Visiting Madison or New in Town? |
Will you be visiting Madison during the High Holidays, or are you new in town and wondering what to do for yom tov? We'd love to have you join us at Beth Israel! Contact the office for details and click here for information on holiday programming.
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Holiday Parking
Check the orange insert that came with your tickets for details.
Minha-Ma'ariv-Slichot, 7pm Sept. 4
Click here for more information on this service.
Cemetery Visit - 10am, Sept. 5
Join Rabbi Ben-Gideon at Forest Hill cemetery as we visit loved ones' graves before the holidays.
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Childcare for children up to age 5 is available from 10am until the end of services.
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An Evening with Chancellor Eisen - October 11
We will welcome JTS Chancellor Arnold Eisen for a dinner, remarks and a dessert reception on Monday October 11. Besides being recognized as an expert on American Judaism, the chancellor also developed the Mitzvah Initiative, an engaging new adult education series. Read more.
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Beth Israel Center 1406 Mound St. Madison, WI 53711