Learn more about our ark, likely the work of renowned ark builder Sam Katz from the early 1900s.
Jewish Journal article
Learn more about our new building project
The logo of CBI represents, in its central element, both the Eternal Flame of Judaism and the Merrimack River which physically connects the two historic congregations.
About Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Beth Israel was established in 2004 by combining two Merrimack Valley congregations, each with a long and interesting history. Temple Beth El, of Lowell, and Congregation Tifereth Israel, of Andover, were both hundred-year-old synagogues with a wealth of pride, experience and tradition.
From Tot Shabbat services on Friday night for the little ones to M&M minyans (our junior congregation program) to an award winning USY youth group, our family based programming caters to our vibrant and growing group of young families. The religious school, led by our new dynamic Principal, Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein, meets twice a week and goes from Pre-K through our high school Midrasha program.
We are proud to welcome Rabbi Edward M. Friedman as our Rabbi, who joined us in the fall of 2009. Rabbi Friedman brings with him 35 years of rabbinic experience and wisdom. Rabbi Friedman's powerful voice and strong presence on the bimah combine to make his services stirring spiritual experiences.
