Where Contemporary Jews                             Embrace Traditional Judaism

ABOUT US

Our logo reflects the flowing hug of the tallit, the traditional prayer-shawl worn by Jews during the

morning service.  The curve around the C is representative of the beckoning smile offered by CBA, 

Florida’s Friendliest Congregation.  The knotted tzitzit on the four corners remind us that we are

tied to each other and to the wider community in which we live.  

The tassels and knots of the tzitzit are symbolic of the mitzvot, the religious responsibilities we have

to appreciate our Heritage and our Destiny as members of Congregation Beth Am.

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In 1975, Congregation Beth Am was established as the first synagogue in Seminole County.  Our founding families were most concerned with keeping synagogue affiliation accessible to as many people as possible.  To this day, we strive to make our membership attractive and affordable to all in search of a spiritual home.

The Hebrew phrase, Beth Am, means Our People's Home.  Our name encompasses our philosophy of meeting the  needs of our members, from birth through senior status.  We are an egalitarian, Conservative congregation, where both men and women, on an equal basis, are encouraged to fulfill their Jewish heritage through education, worship and lay leadership.

At Congregation Beth Am, we understand that inclusivity is the key to Jewish Destiny.  We are thus supportive of all our members who take Judaism seriously:

             singles                              Jews-by-choice

             couples                            reaffirming Jews

             children                           doubting  Jews

             seniors                             potential Jews

             "middles"                          non-Jewish members of Jewish Families

Through active involvement and participation, everyone can become a close family member and enjoy the intimate and friendly atmosphere at Florida's Friendliest Congregation.

We speak of belonging to Congregation Beth Am as a privilege, and with privileges come responsibilities.  Everyone understands the need to make a financial commitment, but we also need to accept responsibility for making a spiritual commitment.

This is my Synagogue 
It is composed of people like me.
     We make it the way it is.
     It will be friendly, if I am. 
Its seats will be filled, if I help to fill them.
    It will bring other people into its worship services,  experiences and fellowship,
If I bring others to attend, to learn, and to enjoy with me.
    It will be a Synagogue filled with loyalty and love,
If I am filled with loyalty and love.
 It will be full of faith, if I am.
 The prayer experiences will be filled with spirit, if I attend and have spirit.
 If I make others feel needed, then I will serve my congregation well,
 and my Synagogue will always need me.
 The congregation will be filled with warmth,
 if I bring warmth with me whenever I walk through the front door.
Therefore, with the help of God,
I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all these things
That I want my Synagogue to be.