Welcome to
Beth Israel!

Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County welcomes people from all backgrounds and paths to Judaism.

Services and Events

Our Doors are Always Open!

Join us for Friday night or Saturday morning services or any of our special events!

Weekly Shabbat Services

Shabbat Yeladim

Keepin' It Groovy Fundraiser

Jewish Learning

A Lifelong Goal!

At Beth Israel, we offer many educational opportunities for our adults and children!

Cohen Family Religious School

Pre-K Parent Workshop

B.I. High

Community

Get Involved at Beth Israel!

From singing your heart out to helping heal the world, there's something for everyone!

Membership

Haverim / Friends

Beth Israel Choir

Adult Education - Basic Judaism

Shabbat Yeladim and

Community Shabbat Dinner

Join us on Friday, January 24th for two exciting events at Beth Israel!

At 5:15 pm, we will begin the evening with Shabbat Yeladim - a unique Shabbat experience for families of children ages 7 and under! Click here for more information! We will welcome in Shabbat with fun blessings, songs, stories, and a special appearance by Shabbatasaurus! This 30 minute program is free for members and nonmembers. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 22nd.

At 6:00 pm, our evening will continue with a Community Shabbat Dinner. Join us as we enjoy a delicious salmon dinner while celebrating Shabbat together! An $8 donation per person would be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 22nd.

Keepin' It Groovy Annual Fundraiser

Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 pm will be our annual fundraiser - Keepin' It Groovy - once again starring The Fabulous Greaseband! For just $75 per person, we will have food, drink, dancing, raffle baskets, auctions and more! Or you can sign up to be a sponsor or reserve a table! Click here for more information!

Positions Available!

Our Beth Israel Preschool is now hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! Additional hours are also available for the current 2024-2025 school year. Click here for more information.

Cohen Family Religious School

From monthly Pre-K Parent Workshops through B.I. High, our Cohen Family Religious School offers fun programs for all ages! We also have special Shabbat services, concerts, and activities throughout the year! Click here for more information.

Beth Israel Preschool Enrolling Now

Beth Israel Preschool offers a play-based learning philosophy and small class sizes to encourage our young learners through hands-on thematic units. We begin with our Twos program and continue through our Fantastic 5's. For the 2025-2026 school year we will be offering an extended morning program with an optional "stay and play". Click here to learn more!

Membership for Everyone

At Beth Israel, we strive to make membership and participation possible for all who want to be part of our kehillah. As such, we emphasize diversity, inclusiveness, and the warmth of community and we welcome new members to our growing family. Click here to learn more about our new "choose your own rate" dues structure.