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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.
High Holiday Donations
Please consider making a High Holiday donation to B'nai Israel Synagogue. Your support will help us continue to offer virtual worship services and programming for our congregation, visitors and broader community who can now join us from anywhere in the world.
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.
Mon, September 25 2023
10 Tishrei 5784
Today's Calendar
Yom Kippur |
Yizkor |
Meditation Service : 8:30am |
Family Gathering : 9:30am |
Morning Service : 10:15am |
Torah Service (approximate time) : 11:00am |
Study Session : 2:00pm |
Healing Service : 3:15pm |
Yizkor : 4:30pm |
Reading of the Book of Jonah : 5:30pm |
Ne'ila Service : 6:15pm |
Friday Night
Upcoming Programs & Events
Sep 25 Meditation Service Monday, Sep 25 8:30am |
Sep 25 Family Gathering Monday, Sep 25 9:30am |
Sep 25 Morning Service Monday, Sep 25 10:15am |
Sep 25 Torah Service (approximate time) Monday, Sep 25 11:00am |
Sep 25 Study Session Monday, Sep 25 2:00pm |
Yom Kippur & Yizkor
Monday, Sep 25 |
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.