Congregation B'nai Israel (St. Catharines)
Congregation B'nai Israel is a Jewish synagogue located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. It serves the Jewish community of the Niagara Region.
The congregation is a traditional, egalitarian synagogue that aims to balance adherence to traditional Jewish law (halakha) with modern sensibilities. Services are conducted in Hebrew and English, incorporating both traditional and contemporary melodies.
Congregation B'nai Israel offers a range of programs and services, including Shabbat and holiday services, religious school for children, adult education programs, and life cycle events such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and funerals. The congregation provides a community for Jewish individuals and families to connect with their heritage and celebrate Jewish life. It actively engages in social action and outreach initiatives within the broader St. Catharines community. The synagogue building serves as a central gathering place for Jewish communal life in the region.