Welcome to Beth Jehudah!
We are delighted by your interest in our synagogue and our community. We hope you will take the time to browse through the information we have gathered here, so that you can get to know us a little bit, albeit at a cyberspace distance. Speaking of which, you may be suspicious about a Congregation which calls itself Orthodox and participates in the technological wonders of the “Net”. Permit me to reassure you that Beth Jehudah and its thriving community are very much a part of the fabric of what is best in today’s Orthodox world. At the same time our presence in this cutting edge modality, should, indeed, tell you that we are very much a part of the contemporary world – hallowing it and shaping it with the inspiration of our rich Torah tradition. I trust you will find our website informative and that you will not hesitate to call upon us, should you require further information. Have fun!
Contact Info:
3100 North 52nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216-3280
414.442.5730 (Voice)
414.442.6171 (FAX)
Eruv status line: 414.444.ERUV (3788)
Mikvah line: 414.445.7300 (To make appointments)
E-Mail: bethjehudah@sbcglobal.net (Shul office)
It’s a way of life
For many people, Congregation Beth Jehudah isn’t just a synagogue – it’s a way of life. The synagogue itself, located at 3100 North 52nd Street, is a most modest building. But it is far more than a place where religious services take place three times a day. It is the springboard to a wealth of Jewish activity and commitment. It is an open door to those who want to learn more about their religion and grow in their religious practice. And it is an unyielding beacon of classic Jewish ethics and morality in times where so much of what goes around us seems to lack firmness and light is needed so much.
Commitment
The people of Congregation Beth Jehudah are known for their commitment to learning, charitable work, community service and religious life. Led by their rabbi, Rabbi Michel Twerski, and his son Rabbi Benzion, they have become involved in a wide range of activities that speak to the highest standards of Jewish conduct and ambition. A nursery school, elementary school and kollel (an adult learning center) have achieved vitality in recent years through the leadership of members of Beth Jehudah. Members of the congregation are central figures in activities in the Milwaukee Jewish community to support those who are hungry or in need of shelter and to provide such help as food at Passover. The synagogue and its families are important components in the life of the neighborhood they are part of and its members have played key roles in Sherman Park activities. Individually and as a whole, the people of the shul have built a reputation for welcoming visitors with warmth and reaching out to those who need help.
Outreach
The congregation is also the home base for the outreach efforts of Rabbi Michel and Rebbetzin Feige Twerski, who have become renowned internationally for their work with people who want to learn about Jewish traditional life. The Twerskis have presented programs and lectures throughout North America and beyond. In addition, tens of thousands of tapes of talks they have given are in circulation throughout the world. The Twerskis have also become known internationally as counselors on difficult personal and religious matters.
Not just a building
The level of involvement by families in the synagogue makes it clear that Beth Jehudah is not just a building. It is a community and one that is building more vitality and a bigger future with each year.