Welcome! We are excited to invite you into our vibrant, inclusive, thoughtful, spiritual community, where we explore and nurture our unique Jewish identities. At Beth Israel Center we are alive with celebration, learning, prayer and tikkun olam (repairing the world). We are a shul where Conservative Judaism resonates with our contemporary lives, and our tradition grounds us meaningfully in the present moment.

Do you have questions about becoming a member? Mark Kohlenberg, our Executive Director, will be happy to assist you. Mark can be reached at (608) 256-7763 or executivedirector@bethisraelcenter.org. Please also feel free to contact Rabbi Betsy Forester if you would like to get to know her a bit before jumping in. Rabbi Betsy can be reached at (608) 256-7763 or rabbi@bethisraelcenter.org.

Are you ready to join? Terrific! Our membership form is currently under revision, so please contact the office so we can collect your information.

Beth Israel Center members are asked to make financial contributions that sustain our congregation and help us to thrive. Each member is expected to give what they can — both in terms of monetary contributions and volunteering. Those who can give more are asked to do so. We will be happy to discuss your gift with you.

After three years of membership, members are expected to contribute financially to our L’Dor VaDor building fund.

We strive to meet the needs of the congregation as a whole and those of each individual congregant. We will work with you to make sure that financial or other concerns do not stand in the way of your being part of our community. Contact our Executive Director at (608) 256-7763 or executivedirector@bethisraelcenter.org with any questions.