Congregation Beth El, the oldest conservative synagogue in Virginia, is dedicated to the perpetuation of traditional Judaism in the South Hampton Roads area. Beth El’s more than 500 member families take pride in its long history and its primary purpose – to enable Conservative Judaism to meet the religious, educational and cultural needs of today’s Jewish community. The congregation maintains a complete program of activities in keeping with that fundamental purpose.

Over the years Beth El has played a leading role in the Tidewater Jewish community as well as in the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the national association of conservative congregations. The congregation is dedicated to the continuation of this record of service to God and our community