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Our Mission
Be a welcoming Jewish home for members, visitors and the local community for worship, study, friendship and support to increase the understanding and appreciation of Judaism.
Welcome
On behalf of our entire congregation, I would like to say welcome. No matter what brings you to Rochester, we want to be your Jewish home. Whether you and your family are relocating to Rochester or you are visiting Rochester to receive care at one of our local medical clinics and hospitals, we look forward to seeing you. B’nai Israel Synagogue provides worship services and holiday celebrations, education programs, congregational activities and hospitality to all who enter our doors.
As Rabbi, I serve both as spiritual leader of B’nai Israel Synagogue and Jewish chaplain of Mayo Clinic. Bridging the gap between practical and spiritual needs is an integral part of our mission. In other words, we are here to help.
Since our congregation was established over one hundred years ago, many things have changed in Rochester, but our commitment to warmly welcome those living in or visiting southeastern Minnesota has not.
I look forward to welcoming you to our Jewish home.
-Rabbi Michelle Werner
rabbi@bnaiisraelmn.org
Membership
Become a member of our engaging congregational community and have the opportunity to attend all worship services, education programs and events and participate on the Board of Directors or on a synagogue committee. Contact us at 507-288-5825.
Sat, June 3 2023
14 Sivan 5783
Today's Calendar
Contemplative Service : 9:30am |
Friday Night
Shabbat Service : 7:30pm |
Shabbat Day
No Shabbat Service |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jun 16 Family Friendly Service Friday, Jun 16 6:30pm |
Jun 18 Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Game Day Sunday, Jun 18 1:00pm |
Jun 24 Oshn Funk Bat Mitzvah Shabbat, Jun 24 9:30am |
Jul 4 OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, Jul 4 |
Jul 29 Anahera Hargraves Bat Mitzvah Shabbat, Jul 29 9:30am |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat B'haalot'cha
Shabbat, Jun 3 |
Fast of Tammuz
Thursday, Jul 6 |
COVID-19 Update:
Masks are not required for in-person attendance. Those desiring to wear masks are welcome and masks are available. The majority of our services and gatherings are hybrid with virtual attendance available for those who are feeling ill or would otherwise perfer to attend via Zoom.