What Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El does

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El is a Conservative synagogue headquartered at 1001 Remington Road in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, serving more than 700 families in the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community. Founded in 1958 (with continuous operations evidenced by annual reporting since at least 2016), the organization functions as a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious institution offering daily minyan, Shabbat, and High Holiday services in both in-person and hybrid (livestream) formats, alongside a lifecycle of religious education programs spanning an Early Childhood Center, the Sylvia Flodish Religious School, teen education, adult B'nai Mitzvah cohort, and adult learning via groups such as Binah and Torah From Afar.

The organization's core technology infrastructure is the ShulCloud platform, a SaaS content management and member management system purpose-built for synagogues, handling website content, member database, event registration, donation processing, and communications. Auxiliary integrations include Zoom for remote learning and Google Sign-In for member authentication. The technology is therefore commodity-grade synagogue vertical SaaS rather than proprietary development.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring annual membership dues from congregation families, donations (including the Matanah Annual Appeal, legacy giving, and prayerbook dedications), event and programming fees (e.g., $180 for adult B'nai Mitzvah cohort, $125 for Magic Moments, $54 per family for Shabbat Under the Stars), religious school tuition, and advertising in The Pharisee newsletter, which reaches 700+ families. The go-to-market motion is community-led: membership is driven by referrals, community events, email newsletters, and the website, with no external sales function. Leadership includes President Joshua Kohn, Rabbis Witkovsky and Shvartsmann (alongside Rabbi Lilli Shvartsmann), and Cantor Rosner, supported by a Strategic Planning Committee that has published a formal multi-year roadmap. The congregation is actively adding clergy capacity in response to growth, notably bucking the national trend among Conservative synagogues.

Name

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El

Legal name

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El

Website

https://tbhbe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El is a Conservative synagogue in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, serving over 700 families in the Greater Philadelphia area with daily and Shabbat services, religious education from infancy through adulthood, lifecycle event officiation, and community programming, funded through membership dues, donations, school tuition, and event fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious / Synagogue Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Jewish education
• Lifecycle events
• Community programming
• Synagogue membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Wynnewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from congregation families, with 2026/2027 renewal forms available
2. Donations and Appeals: Various fund donations including Matanah Annual Appeal, general funds, legacy giving, and prayerbook dedications
3. Event Fees: Fees for programs including Adult B'Nai Mitzvah cohort ($180), Magic Moments programming ($125), and specialty events
4. Newsletter Advertising: The Pharisee newsletter advertising reaches over 700 families with rates from $75 (business card) to $600 (full page) for single insertions
5. Sisterhood Book Club Membership: $25 annual membership covering all book club meetings, with per-meeting options at $5 (member) or $10 (non-member)
6. Religious School Tuition: Tuition fees for religious education programs including Sunday school and Wednesday classes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El is a non-profit Conservative synagogue that provides religious worship services (daily minyan, Shabbat, and High Holidays) in both in-person and hybrid/livestream formats, lifecycle event officiation, religious education from early childhood through adult learning, and broad community programming for all ages. It sustains these offerings through membership dues, donations, religious school tuition, event fees, and newsletter advertising to its 700+ member families in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Product overview

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El is a Conservative synagogue offering a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community programs. The core offerings include daily and Shabbat prayer services (Daily Minyan, Shabbat Services, High Holidays), religious education programs (Religious School, Early Childhood Center, Adult B'Nai Mitzvah Cohort), and adult learning opportunities (Binah Women's Learning Group, Torah From Afar, Movie Cafe). The synagogue publishes The Pharisee newsletter (8x/year) and Annual Reports as part of its communications. Community programming includes Sisterhood, Men's Club, youth groups, and special events like Shabbat Under the Stars and the America@250 Kiddush. The synagogue operates its website on the ShulCloud platform, which provides member management, event registration, and donation processing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daily Minyan Daily prayer services including Shacharit (morning) and Maariv (evening), offered in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) format for the congregation.
• Shabbat Services Weekly Shabbat services including Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday evenings (hybrid) and Shabbat morning services at 9:30 AM, with lay-led services coordinated by the Havurah on select dates.
• High Holidays Services High Holy Day services for the congregation including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur observances.
• Lay-Led Services Coordinated by the Havurah Congregant-led prayer services held regularly in the Chapel, coordinated by the Havurah group and alternating with clergy-led services.
• Religious School Comprehensive religious education program for children held on Sundays (9:00 AM–12:15 PM) and Wednesdays (4:30 PM–6:30 PM).
• Early Childhood Center Programs for young children including Magic Moments sessions for infants and toddlers (0–18 months and 12–24 months), offered seasonally in spring and summer formats.
• Adult B'Nai Mitzvah Cohort Adult education program preparing adults for a B'nai Mitzvah ceremony, including group study sessions culminating in a group ceremony at $180 per person, with participants also sponsoring the Kiddush.
• Binah Women's Learning Group Women's learning group for women 55+ using contemporary text and Jewish source materials to explore aging, resilience, and spirituality; a collaboration between Adath Israel and TBH-BE.
• Torah From Afar Online shiur (class) with Rabbi Witkovsky designed for snowbirds, sunseekers, shore goers, and seasonal travelers, delivered via Zoom to remote participants.
• Sisterhood Women's organization within the synagogue offering programming including book clubs, social events, gift shop, and annual activities.
• Men's Club Men's organization within the synagogue offering programming including book clubs, whisky tastings, and Phillies game outings.
• Sisterhood Book Club Monthly book club meeting for Sisterhood members covering Jewish and general-interest titles, with annual membership of $25 (or $5 per meeting for members / $10 per meeting for non-members).
• Shabbat Under the Stars Outdoor Shabbat evening service held at TBH-BE, priced at $54 per family or $18 per person, including dinner and a community gathering.
• Ruach Ramble Outdoor walking program along the Manayunk Towpath that combines physical activity with socializing, including an optional picnic lunch at local eateries.
• Movie Cafe Film screening and discussion program featuring Jewish-themed and documentary films such as 'Weapons of the Spirit', 'God doesn't believe in us anymore', and 'Turn Left at the End of the World'.
• Summer Camp Summer camp programming for children offered through the synagogue's youth programs.
• Magic Moments Summer Program Weekly summer program for babies and toddlers (0–18 months) held on Thursday mornings at the Youth Activities Center, priced at $125 per session.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Adath IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Adath Israel and Synagogue Beth Hillel Beth El for the Binah Women's Learning Group, a women's learning community for those 55+ focused on aging, resilience, and Jewish wisdom
• ShulCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationShulCloud provides the synagogue's website platform, member management system, event registration, donation processing, and mobile application. It is a proprietary content management system designed specifically for synagogues

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Main Line Reform Temple: Reform congregation in Wynnewood, PA — physically adjacent to TBH-BE. Competes for the same Main Line Jewish families at the denominational boundary, often capturing families who switch from Conservative to Reform affiliation.
• Har Zion Temple: Large Conservative synagogue in Penn Valley, PA, also on the Main Line. Directly competes for Conservative Jewish families in the same geographic catchment, with similar programming breadth and lifecycle service offerings.
• Beth Sholom Congregation: Conservative synagogue in Elkins Park, PA, serving the broader Philadelphia Jewish community. Comparable in size, programming model, and Conservative movement affiliation, with overlapping reach into Montgomery County.
• Adath Israel: Conservative synagogue on the Main Line (Merion Station, PA), directly comparable in denomination, size, and service area. TBH-BE's Binah program is already a co-developed partnership, indicating overlap in target membership.
• Congregation Beth Or: Large Reform congregation in Maple Glen, PA, serving Montgomery County. Comparable scale and family-oriented programming; competes for Jewish families who may choose Reform over Conservative affiliation.
• Keneseth Israel: Historic large Reform synagogue in Elkins Park, PA, with a substantial membership base. Comparable programming breadth and lifecycle services; competes in the broader Philadelphia Jewish market for affiliated and unaffiliated families.
• Old York Road Temple-Beth Am: Reform congregation in Abington, PA, serving eastern Montgomery County. Comparable size and family programming, competing for Jewish families in the same regional market.

Regional players

• Congregation Rodfei Sholom: Conservative synagogue in Annapolis, MD, comparable in size and programming focus. Operates in a different Mid-Atlantic geography but is highly relevant as a regional Conservative peer with similar lifecycle and education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Park Avenue Synagogue: Large, established Conservative synagogue in New York City with extensive programming, multiple clergy, and a substantial endowment. A broader-incumbent benchmark for what a large, well-resourced Conservative congregation can scale to in terms of programming depth and member services.
• Congregation B'nai Jeshurun: Large Manhattan Conservative synagogue known for innovative programming, music, and community engagement. A broader-incumbent peer demonstrating how Conservative congregations can grow through programming differentiation and modern engagement models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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