Welcome

At Congregation Beth Israel, we pride ourselves on being Meridian, Mississippi's first and only current Synagogue. We are a close-knit Reform congregation made from a history of tightly-woven fibers that help define our southern-influenced Jewish heritage. Our congregation and members are led by a spirit of tzedakah (righteous charity) and mitzvot (good deeds) both ritual and ethical in nature as our vehicle for achieving Tikkun Olam (perfecting the world.) Our synagogue is located on 19th Street and Fifteenth Avenue.

There's a lot going on in this little congregation, including the following:

• September 18: Rosh Hashana Evening Service followed by High Holiday

Reception -7:45 P.M.

• September 19: Rosh Hashana Morning Service - 10:00 A.M.

• September 27 : Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service - 7:45 P.M.

• September 28: Yom Kippur Service - 10:00 A.M.

• Afternoon discussion group - 2:00 P.M.

• Memorial Service - 3 :00 P.M.

• Concluding Service - TBD

• Followed by break-the-fast reception

What we offer

Congregation Beth Israel provides a variety of services to members and guests. Though small in numbers, our congregation provides a rich selection of Judaic programs:

• 6:00 P.M. Shabbat services

• 5:30 P.M. Pre-Shabbat wine and cheese

• Shabbat discussion groups/Education programs

• High Holiday services

• Life cycle events

• Bar/Bat Mitzvah training

We are always looking for ways to further integrate the congregation within the populace of Meridian, along with the larger American and Jewish global community. We welcome your suggestions for how Congregation Beth Israel can get involved in additional community happenings.