




Welcome to Temple Beth-El, Poughkeepsie, NY
SNOW UPDATE DECEMBER 26 AND 27
Due to the impending snowstorm, all services will be be on Zoom this Shabbat. (Friday night: 7:30 PM, Saturday morning: 10:00 AM.) The Zoom link is in your weekly email. Shabbat shalom and stay safe!
Scheduling Notes
Office
The Temple Beth-El office will close at noon on Wednesday, 12/24 and Wednesday, 12/31. The office will be closed on Thursday, 12/25; Friday, 12/26; Thursday, 1/1; and Friday, 1/2.
Synagogue Offerings
Weekday Services
Weekday Morning Minyan — 8:00am (Zoom for every service; in person Mondays, Thursdays, Rosh Chodesh)
Shabbat Services
Friday Evening: See below for midwinter schedule
Saturday Morning — 10:00am - in person + Zoom or Livestream (check your Temple emails for details)
Livestream is available at some services:
https://www.tbeny.org/live-stream
Check the temple emails for livestream and Zoom schedules
Midwinter Friday Night Services
We will be holding several Friday night services in a Zoom-only format. (Zoom link is the usual Shabbat/Holiday link - please consult synagogue email for details
- December 26: Zoom-only service at 7:30 PM
- January 2: Zoom-only service at 7:30 PM
- January 9: In person only for Shabbat Table dinner at 6 PM
- January 16: In person/online for musical contemplative service with Renee Finkelstein. Time TBA, likely 7 PM.
- January 23: Zoom-only at 7:30 PM
- January 30: Zoom-only at 7:30 PM
- February 6 onward: Back to in person/Zoom services
Weekly Torah Readings
This Week’s Torah Portion
- Parashat Vayechi - 3 January 2026Torah: Genesis 47:28-50:26 Haftarah: I Kings 2:1-12













Serving the Body and Soul of the Hudson Valley
We are a vibrant and egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation serving the Jewish and Intermarried families of Dutchess County and the Mid Hudson Valley for more than 90 years. Whether you are seeking religious services, educational opportunities, cultural, social, or recreational activities, you will find it at Temple Beth-El. We are a spiritual home for a diverse, inclusive congregation that cares deeply about imparting the love of Judaism to this and future generations.
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Temple Beth-El, Poughkeepsie, NY
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday Hours 9am - 12pm
118 S. Grand Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603