Worship. Learn. Belong.
Whether you are a longtime member, new to the area, or searching for a Jewish community, there is a place for you at Temple Beth El. Established in 1954 by twenty-two families, we are the oldest Jewish congregation in Southwest Florida and the largest synagogue in Lee County. We are a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, committed to the principles of Reform Judaism and to the highest standards of Jewish worship, education, and celebration.
We are a welcoming Jewish haven and an extended family of the spirit, with particular sensitivity to the needs of interfaith families. We believe that we are all created in the image of God and that each life is sacred. Our Erev Shabbat services are joyous, musical, and participatory, and everyone is welcome — there is no ticket and no reservation. Simply come.
Synagogue Bulletin
High Holy Days 5787
Services led by Rabbi Nicole Luna and Cantor Marshall Portnoy. All High Holy Day tickets are complimentary. Member tickets are mailed to member households during the first week of August. Guests are warmly welcome — simply reserve your complimentary tickets in advance.
Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 11
- 7:30pmEvening Service
Saturday, September 12
- 10:00amMorning Service
Junior Congregation
Tot Rosh Hashanah - 12:30pmTashlich at Temple Beth ElBe our guest for Rosh Hashanah lunch following Tashlich.
Sunday, September 13
- 10:00am2nd Day Morning Service
Yom Kippur
Sunday, September 20
- 7:30pmKol Nidre
Monday, September 21
- 10:00amMorning Service
Junior Congregation - 3:00pmExploring the Book of Jonah (Zoom only)
- 5:00pmYizkor
- 6:00pmN’ilah & Break the Fast ReceptionBe our guest for Break the Fast following the N’ilah service.
Every Week
Shabbat at Temple Beth El
- Erev Shabbat ServiceFri 7:30pmIn the sanctuary and online. No ticket, no reservation.
- Torah Study with Rabbi LunaSat 9:00amNo prior Torah or Hebrew knowledge required.
- Tot Shabbat1st Fri 6:00pmFollowed by pizza dinner in the social hall.
- Birthday & Anniversary Shabbat2nd Fri 7:30pm
- Good News Shabbat4th Fri 7:30pm
Come and See
Hearing assistance in the sanctuary
To help everyone fully participate in worship, our sanctuary features a T-Coil Hearing Loop System, allowing those with compatible hearing aids or cochlear implants to connect directly for clear, personalized sound. Switch your hearing aid to the T setting, or ask an usher for a receiver.
Sponsored by Sander Wealth Advisory of Raymond James.
Visit Us
16225 Winkler Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 433-0018
Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday until 1:00pm.