Congregation Beth El

What Congregation Beth El does

Congregation Beth El is a private, nonprofit Reform Jewish congregation founded in Winter 1959 in Windsor, Ontario, with first services held in Spring 1960 at Southwood School. It operates from its headquarters at 2525 Mark Avenue and runs a BAO-licensed cemetery at 2720 Pillette Road. The congregation is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), the Windsor Jewish Community Centre (WJCC), and the Reform Jewish Community Centre (RJCC).

Its core offerings are organized around religious observance, education, and lifecycle support. Worship services include weekly Shabbat, Kabbalat Shabbat, Torah study (Torah Talks), and High Holiday services. Education is delivered through a Religious School for children ages 5-13 (using the Arza Canada Israel curriculum, at $800 per student per year plus a $200 B'nai Mitzvah year fee), adult education series, a book club, and an Introduction to Judaism course with a conversion track. Lifecycle and community support extends to pastoral counseling, weddings, B'nai Mitzvah preparation, a grief group, Yahrzeit reminders, funerals, and cemetery services (with 40% of plot sales placed into a perpetual-care trust). Membership dues, donations across multiple named funds, event fees, and cemetery plot sales form the revenue base, supplemented by a Life & Legacy planned-giving program. The organization is governed by a volunteer board led by President Julie Tepperman and staffed by a full-time rabbi (Rabbi Gordy Fuller, appointed 2025), a cantorial soloist, an accompanist, and an office administrator.

Reaching beyond its physical footprint, the congregation livestreams services on YouTube and maintains an active Facebook page, an email newsletter, and a WordPress-based website. Distribution is therefore primarily local in-person with a global digital overlay for remote and prospective members. No AI/ML or proprietary technology platforms are described; the technology stack is conventional community-organization tooling.

Name

Congregation Beth El

Legal name

Congregation Beth El

Website

https://bethelwindsor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Beth El is a nonprofit Reform Jewish congregation in Windsor, Ontario, founded in 1959. It serves local Jewish families with Shabbat and High Holiday services, a religious school for ages 5-13, adult education, lifecycle events, and a BAO-licensed cemetery, funded by dues, donations, tuition, and planned giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Synagogue Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Reform judaism services
• Jewish religious education
• Synagogue worship services
• Jewish lifecycle events
• Religious school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for congregants
2. Donations and Tributes: Various donation funds including General Fund, Bimah Fund, Building Fund, Security Fund, Social Action Projects, and numerous memorial funds
3. Religious School Tuition: Fees for religious education programs for children ages 5-13
4. Event Fees: Fees for events including Purim Party, Seder Dinner, Kiddush Lunch, Rosh Hashanah Gift Bag, Hanukkah Dinner, and other religious/cultural events
5. Cemetery Plot Sales: Sale of cemetery plots at Beth El Cemetery; 40% of purchase price goes into trust for care and maintenance
6. Life & Legacy Planned Giving: Legacy gifts and planned giving program to ensure Jewish tomorrows

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Congregation Beth El is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Windsor, Ontario that delivers weekly Shabbat and High Holiday worship services, a religious school (K-7/Hebrew education), adult education, lifecycle event officiation, pastoral counseling, and operates a licensed cemetery. The congregation functions as a community hub offering spiritual, educational, and social programming under Union for Reform Judaism affiliation.

Product overview

Congregation Beth El is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Windsor, Ontario offering a unified portfolio of religious and community services. The core offerings include weekly Shabbat services, Torah study, and High Holidays observances, supported by a Religious School program for children ages 5-13 using the Arza Canada Israel curriculum. The congregation provides adult education programming, a book club, grief support groups, and Introduction to Judaism courses. Additional services include funeral and cemetery operations at the Beth El Cemetery (BAO licensed), a Life & Legacy planned giving program, and an online donation platform accepting multiple fund designations. All services operate under Reform Judaism principles with egalitarian, modern, and family-friendly values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religious School Jewish religious education program for children ages 5 through 13, offering Hebrew, rituals, mitzvot, holidays, cultural programming, and the Arza Canada Israel curriculum; tuition is $800 per student per year with an additional $200 fee in the B'nai Mitzvah year.
• Shabbat Services Weekly Shabbat worship services for the congregation including Saturday morning Shabbat and Kabbalat Shabbat services, with live streaming available for remote participation.
• Torah Study / Torah Talks Weekly Torah study sessions combining traditional text study with contemporary discussion, open to congregants seeking ongoing Jewish learning.
• High Holidays Services High Holiday observance including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services for congregants and the broader Jewish community in Windsor.
• Adult Education Educational programming for adults including The Final Chapter education series on advance planning and grief.
• Book Club Monthly book club meetings conducted via Zoom for congregants interested in Jewish and general literature.
• Funerals and Cemetery Services Jewish funeral and burial arrangements with access to Beth El Cemetery at 2720 Pillette Road, licensed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (License 4116588); 40% of each cemetery plot purchase price goes into a trust for ongoing care and maintenance.
• Introduction to Judaism Course for individuals exploring Judaism or considering conversion, offering both a course-only option and a course-with-exploration-of-conversion option, taught by the rabbi.
• Grief Group Support group for congregants and members experiencing grief and loss.
• Yahrzeits Memorial Remembrances Memorial remembrance service for deceased loved ones with reminder notifications for congregants observing yahrzeit.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with URJ, the central body of the Reform Jewish movement in North America. Provides access to resources, educational materials, and connection to the broader Reform Jewish network.
• Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with WRJ, the women's arm of the Reform Jewish movement supporting women and families in Jewish life.
• Jewish Community Centre (WJCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Windsor Jewish Community Centre for community programming and resources.
• Reform Jewish Community Centre (RJCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with RJCC providing additional Jewish community resources and connections.
• Breakaway GamingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as proud partner - appears to be a local business sponsor or supporter.
• Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCemetery operations and burials are licensed and regulated by the BAO (License 4116588) ensuring compliance with Ontario burial regulations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Congregation Emanu-El: Large historic Reform Jewish synagogue in New York City. Comparable as a flagship URJ-affiliated congregation offering worship, religious education, and extensive programming, though at materially greater scale than Beth El.

Direct peers

• Agudath Israel Congregation: Conservative Jewish congregation with worship services, religious school, and lifecycle programming, operating similarly-sized community programs. Comparable as a North American synagogue serving member families with educational and lifecycle services.
• Beth Tzedec Congregation: Toronto-based Conservative (with Reform-affiliated programming) synagogue offering worship, religious school, adult education, and cemetery operations. Comparable as a large Canadian Jewish congregation operating religious school, lifecycle services, and a cemetery.
• Congregation Or Shalom: Reform Jewish congregation serving another Ontario community, offering Shabbat services, religious school, and community programming. Comparable in congregational size, URJ affiliation, and programming scope.
• Holy Blossom Temple: Toronto-based Reform Jewish congregation affiliated with URJ, the largest in Canada. Comparable as a Reform synagogue offering Shabbat services, religious school, lifecycle events, adult education, and community programming in the broader Ontario Jewish ecosystem.
• B'nai Israel Congregation: Reform Jewish congregation offering worship, religious school, adult education, and lifecycle programming. Comparable as a community-focused synagogue delivering the same core service mix as Beth El.
• Shaar Hashomayim Congregation: Westmount, Quebec-based traditional/egalitarian synagogue offering religious school, adult education, and lifecycle programming. Comparable as a Canadian congregation of similar scale providing worship, education, and community services.
• Temple Israel (Ottawa): Reform Jewish congregation in Ottawa affiliated with URJ, offering religious school, worship, and lifecycle services. Comparable as a mid-size Ontario Reform synagogue serving a regional Jewish community outside Toronto.
• Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom: Montreal-based Reform Jewish congregation affiliated with URJ, providing worship, religious education, lifecycle events, and community programming. Comparable in mission, affiliation, and programming breadth to Beth El within the Canadian Reform landscape.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit: Regional Jewish communal umbrella organization where Beth El's President Julie Tepperman holds a senior role. Comparable as a closely linked ecosystem partner in Jewish communal infrastructure, though not a direct congregational peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CongregationBethElWindsor
• Facebookfacebook.com/congregationbethelwindsor

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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