Congregation Beth Israel, Scottsdale

What Congregation Beth Israel, Scottsdale does

Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) is a Reform Jewish synagogue and 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit religious organization founded circa 1900 (firmographic record states 1920) and headquartered at 10460 North 56th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona. It operates as a sacred community ("Kehillah Kedosha") rooted in Torah, God, and Israel, serving families and individuals across the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area with programming that spans the full life cycle. Core offerings include weekly Shabbat worship, High Holy Day services, lifecycle support (B'nei Mitzvah preparation, weddings, funerals), Chanen Preschool, youth religious education, adult learning, and three summer camp programs. The congregation also publishes "The Schmear," a weekly email newsletter, and operates active social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

The organization's technology footprint is limited and conventional: its website (cbiaz.shulcloud.com) is powered by ShulCloud, a cloud-based synagogue management and communications platform that handles website hosting, membership records, event registration, and donation processing. YouTube is used as a global livestream channel for Shabbat services from the Goldsmith Sanctuary, enabling remote participation. Canva is used for video content production. No proprietary software, APIs, mobile applications, or AI-driven features are indicated in the source material.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring membership dues, voluntary donations (Tzedakah), program fees for preschool, camps, and educational offerings, and High Holy Day ticket sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is managed through the membership office. The congregation is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and operates with a lean staff of 12 employees, supported by volunteer leadership and member participation. Customer base is composed of Jewish families and individuals across multiple life stages — from early childhood through senior engagement — with families with children identified as the primary member segment.

Name

Congregation Beth Israel, Scottsdale

Legal name

Congregation Beth Israel

Website

https://cbiaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Beth Israel is a 100+ year-old Reform Jewish synagogue in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving the Phoenix metro Jewish community with worship services, preschool, youth and adult education, B'nei Mitzvah preparation, and three summer camp programs, funded by membership dues, donations, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Jewish education programs
• Early childhood education
• Worship services
• Community lifecycle events

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual/membership-based dues charged to families and individuals for participation in the congregation, access to preschool, camps, and community services.
2. Donations and Tzedakah: Voluntary donations accepted through the website for general support, specific programs, or capital campaigns.
3. Program Fees (Camps, Preschool, Education): Fees for educational programs including Chanen Preschool, youth education, B'nei Mitzvah preparation, and three summer camp programs.
4. High Holy Day Tickets: Ticket sales and registration fees for High Holy Day services and childcare.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation that provides religious worship services (Shabbat, High Holy Days, holidays), lifecycle event services (B'nei Mitzvah preparation, weddings, funerals), and a continuum of Jewish educational programs including the Chanen Preschool, youth religious education, adult learning, and three summer camp programs. The congregation operates as a membership-based sacred community ("Kehillah Kedosha") serving the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale Valley, offering both in-person programming at its Scottsdale campus and remote participation via YouTube livestream.

Product overview

Congregation Beth Israel operates as a Reform Jewish congregation offering a unified set of religious, educational, and community programs. The core offerings include weekly Shabbat and holiday worship services (with livestream access via YouTube), lifecycle programs such as B'nei Mitzvah preparation, and lifelong Jewish learning through Youth Education, Adult Learning, and the Chanen Preschool. The congregation also runs three summer camp programs and provides community connection through events, the Bayit (home) program, and The Schmear weekly newsletter. Membership grants access to the full ecosystem of worship, learning, and community programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Schmear: CBI Weekly Newsletter - spreading the news at Congregation Beth Israel

Products and services

• CBI Membership Annual membership program providing families and individuals access to worship services, educational programs, preschool enrollment priority, lifecycle event support, and community belonging within the congregation.
• Worship Services Reform Jewish worship services including weekly Shabbat services, holiday services, and High Holy Day services held at the Goldsmith Sanctuary, with remote access via YouTube livestream.
• Chanen Preschool Early childhood education program serving infants through pre-K with Jewish-themed curriculum, offered as part of the congregation's educational offerings.
• CBI Youth Education Religious school program providing Jewish learning and education for youth across age groups, supporting continuous engagement with Jewish tradition.
• CBI Adult Learning Lifelong Jewish learning opportunities for adults, including Torah study and continuing education programs supporting spiritual growth throughout life.
• CBI B'nei Mitzvah Program Preparation program guiding children to become B'nei Mitzvah, marking an important lifecycle milestone in Jewish tradition.
• CBI Three Camps Three summer camp programs providing youth with Jewish-themed educational and recreational activities during the summer months.
• Goldsmith Sanctuary Livestream Remote livestream access to Shabbat services broadcast from the Goldsmith Sanctuary, enabling virtual participation in prayer and community from any location.
• High Holy Day Services and Tickets Ticketed High Holy Day services and childcare registration for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur observances, available to members and the broader community.
• Lifecycle Event Services Rabbinical officiation and support for lifecycle events including weddings, funerals, B'nei Mitzvah, and other significant life milestones within the Jewish tradition.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShulCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite and synagogue management platform provider. The Congregation Beth Israel website (cbiaz.shulcloud.com) is powered by ShulCloud, a specialized cloud-based platform for synagogues providing website hosting, membership management, event registration, donation processing, and communications tools.
• Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe URJ logo appears on the website indicating membership/affiliation with the Union for Reform Judaism, the central organization of the Reform Jewish movement in North America. Provides access to URJ resources, camps, programs, and Reform Jewish identity and standards.
• Shul Solutions Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design partner credited for designing the Congregation Beth Israel website. Operates as shulsolutions.com, a specialized web design firm serving synagogues and Jewish organizations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix: Central Jewish communal organization for the Phoenix metro, supporting multiple congregations, agencies, and programs. Comparable as a broader Jewish community institution operating in CBI's service area.
• Valley of the Sun JCC: Jewish Community Center serving the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro with early childhood education, summer camps, and cultural programming — overlapping with CBI's preschool and camp offerings.

Regional players

• URJ Camp Newman: A Union for Reform Judaism summer camp that competes with CBI's three summer camp programs for Jewish youth enrollment in the Western U.S.
• Congregation Or Chadash: Reform Jewish congregation in Tucson offering similar worship, education, and lifecycle programming to a Southern Arizona Jewish community — comparable mission and structure though in a different metro.

Direct peers

• Beth El Congregation: Reform Jewish congregation offering worship, education, preschool, and lifecycle programming in a similar congregational model — structurally comparable to CBI.
• Temple Solel: Reform Jewish congregation in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area providing worship, religious education, and lifecycle services to the same regional Jewish population.
• Congregation B'nai Torah: Reform Jewish congregation in the Scottsdale area providing religious school, worship, and lifecycle programming to the same Valley Jewish community.
• Temple Chai: A Reform Jewish congregation in Scottsdale serving the Phoenix Valley. Directly comparable as a local synagogue offering worship, education, and lifecycle programming to the same Jewish community.
• Temple Emanuel: Reform Jewish congregation with comparable programming (worship, religious school, lifecycle events) — structurally aligned with CBI's congregation model, though often outside the Phoenix metro.

Others

• ShulCloud: Cloud-based synagogue management and website platform provider that powers CBI's digital infrastructure — comparable as an enabling technology vendor to other congregations using the same system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@congregationbethisraelscot6212
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbiaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbi_az
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congregation-beth-israel-scottsdale

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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