Become a Member

Temple Beth-El of Great Neck is an inclusive community. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to worship, study with us and celebrate Jewish holidays and life cycle rituals. Temple Beth-El’s membership encompasses a diverse group of singles, couples, and families, including interfaith, LGBTQ and individuals of all abilities who find a warm home at our synagogue.

Our clergy and congregants welcome new members when they enter our midst and help guide them to learn and grow at a comfortable, individual pace.  Many non-Jewish partners of Jewish TBE members choose active participation at Temple Beth-El without conversion, while others choose to embrace Judaism. As a Reform congregation, we welcome – and recognize as Jews – the children of Jewish mothers or Jewish fathers whose families have chosen a Jewish life and affiliation.

Visit us. Join us for Shabbat services. Experience programs that are open to the public. Take a tour of our beautiful chapel and sanctuary. See our beautiful classrooms. Meet our clergy. We’d love to introduce you to our synagogue and members of our congregation. We look forward to meeting you!

Find Your People

Temple Beth-El provides a plethora of programs and experiences for our congregants. We currently offer specialized events targeted toward early-childhood, young and interfaith families, as well as others geared specifically for men, women, singles and seniors. One of our popular new groups, The Explorers, shares culture, art, music and camaraderie during day trips. Details about our events will be updated throughout the year. To find out more about our appealing activities and figure out which groups best suit your needs, call our engagement director at 516-487-0900.

Benefits of Membership

Welcome to our community!

Bruchim Haba’im. We welcome you to explore the benefits and joys of joining our diverse and embracing community.

Our Temple Beth-El family welcomes your family to ours.

Temple Beth-El is special:

• Our clergy are warm and approachable.
• Our clergy and faculty place importance on teaching all ages about Judaism.
• Our family supports members during all life cycle events.
• Our synagogue is not only a house of worship but also a house of gathering, where lifelong friendships are formed.
• Our social action activities provide opportunities for families and individuals of all ages to help our local community and the world beyond.
• Our congregants’ lives are enriched through their involvement in social, caring, and spiritual connections.
• Our Temple Beth-El is a truly sacred and caring community.

New Temple Beth-El members are welcomed and supported by our director of engagement & programming, clergy, staff and membership committee to help create connections during the first year. New members receive access to our dedicated clergy team for pastoral support and life cycle events. They are eligible for enrollment in our Kulanu Religious School, b’nei mitzvah and all education programs – and receive member discounts at our Early Childhood Education Center. Included in the annual membership are High Holidays passes for all services for each member of your household; members can purchase additional guest passes for extended family and friends. Members receive invitations to participate in Sisterhood, Brotherhood and social action programs, as well as all temple holiday, festival and special events.

To learn more about membership, call the office at 516-487-0900.