About Us
Temple Beth El of Patchogue, a Conservative congregation, is a welcoming community. We value individual spiritual growth and Jewish learning and acting in the world to make it a better place. Our prayer services are traditional and egalitarian. Jewish men and women participate equally in our services.
Temple Beth El prides itself on being an inclusive community, where all of our congregants feel welcome and accepted for who they are. We welcome and value the diversity of our members' abilities, age, skin color, gender identities, sexual orientations, family structures and political views. We are committed to creating a culture of respect, tolerance, acceptance and a safe space where members are enriched by each other's participation in our community. Our membership includes individuals and families from many different communities in Suffolk County.
Our Board of Directors
Officers:
Co-Presidents: Cheryl Gavin, David Stern
Executive Vice President: Arnold Mendelsohn
First Vice President: Jayne Hirsch
Second Vice President: Robin Stern
Third Vice President: Star Wahnon
Treasurer: Joel Kessler
Recording Secretary: Ellen Schuster
Board of Directors:
Heather Grosz-Schneiderman, Sol Harz, Molly Jankowitz, Lawrence Lazar, Carol McCauley, Michele Nuceder, Will Ryder, Richard Siegel, Neil Starkman, Sandy Stoll, Linda Tabatchnik