Who We Are
Congregation Beth Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue situated in the Metairie suburb of New Orleans. Our mission is to create an accessible spiritual home, where all Jews are warmly embraced, regardless of affiliation or background. We strive to … [Read More...]
Beth Israel and Hurricane Katrina
Our synagogue flashed on the world scene in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as a ZAKA volunteer was captured on film carrying Torah scrolls out of our flooded sanctuary. Unfortunately, those scrolls could not be salvaged, and all seven of … [Read More...]
Beth Israel is Rebuilding
Partner with us as we build our new synagogue! Click here to make your gift to our capital campaign and help secure the future of a vibrant modern orthodoxy in New Orleans! Click here … [Read More...]
Our Rabbinic Family
Rabbi Uri Topolosky is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Israel. He is a past president of the Rabbinic Council of Greater New Orleans, as well as a member of the local Vaad HaKashrut and the Interfaith Clergy Association. Uri served previously as the Associate Rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale in … [Read More...]
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