Temple Beth El - Portland ME

Founded in 1947, Temple Beth El (TBE) is the major regional center of Conservative Judaism north of Boston. It is the largest Conservative Jewish congregation in Maine with a membership of over 300 families. Temple Beth El‘s mission is to be an embracing, supportive and vibrant community which observes Conservative Judaism and is committed to perpetuating Jewish values, culture, and tradition. Temple Beth El honors the diversity of its members and is committed to their spiritual, intellectual, and religious growth.

TBE encompasses the synagogue, a religious school (Kadima Beth El or KBE), a community cemetery, and relationships with various partners and building tenants including the Levey Day School and the Orthodox congregation Shaarey Tphiloh. The synagogue owns and operates within a 21,000 square foot building built in 1948 and extensively updated in recent years.