Baruch Haba B'shem Adonai
Bayrachnuchem Mibeit Adonai

We welcome you in the name of God.
May you be blessed as you enter this
House of God.

Welcome to Temple B'rith Kodesh. This is our synagogue. We invite you to make it yours, too. May you find here the courage and faith to meet the needs of the hour and the demands of eternity.

Ours is a Reform Jewish congregation. We teach the richness of Jewish tradition and memory and yet are open to insights from our own age. We seek a faith that will insult neither heart nor mind. Come celebrate with us the joys of life and find comfort in times of need.

We link ourselves in bonds of civilization and responsibility with the Jewish people in all times and places. We identify also with all people who seek decency and kindness in our world. Together we seek to nurture our spiritual values.

In our synagogue one need not feel alone. We extend to you the hand of friendship. See you at Temple!

Rabbi Laurence A. Kotok
Senior Rabbi

Observing traditional Jewish values in a modern context

Call the temple office at 244-7060 or email info[at]tbk.org.

WORSHIP SERVICES
- Friday Evening Shabbat Services - Family Shabbat Services -
- Tot Shabbat Services - Saturday Morning Shabbat Services -
- High Holiday and Festival Services -

PROGRAMS
- Family and Festival Shabbat Dinners -
- Youth Programs and Retreats -
- Lecture Series - Havurah Programs - Bereavement Services -
- WRJ/Sisterhood - Brotherhood -

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
- Bris and Baby Naming - Bar/Bat Mitzvah - Weddings -
- Hospital Visits - Conversion - Other Life Cycle Events

EDUCATION
- Kollel - Religious School - Hebrew Programs -
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Program - Adult Education Classes -

For one and one-half centuries, Temple B'rith Kodesh has served the Jewish community of Rochester. Our congregation has drawn much of its strength from the relationships between members and between members and the temple as an institution. The synagogue is only as strong as the community housed within its walls. Similarly, each Jew is strengthened by active participation in the life of the congregation.

Each generation renews the Covenant between God and Israel. One way in which we do this is through temple membership. We offer this Covenant of Membership. It serves as a guide for the obligations of members to the synagogue and the synagogue to members

The Temple Commits
To provide a warm and caring atmosphere. In Hebrew this is Hakhnasat orchim, or "extending hospitality."

- The Member Commits to participate in temple life.

The Temple Commits
To provide an opportunity for meaningful deeds of tikkun olam, repair of our world. In Hebrew this is Gemilut chasadim, or "acts of love and kindness."

- The Member Commits to do mitzvot and support the members of the congregation.

The Temple Commits
To provide a continuum of Jewish education for children and adults. This includes youth group programs which offer our youth an opportunity to build Jewish community. In Hebrew this is Talmud Torah, or "the study of Torah."

- The Member Commits to grow through lifelong Jewish learning and to support and encourage children's religious education.

The Temple Commits
To provide religious services and observances that meet the spiritual, emotional and life cycle needs of each congregant. In Hebrew this is Iyun tefilah, or "pray with sincerity."

- The Member Commits to observe Jewish customs and holidays, attend services and participate when honored.

The Temple Commits
To provide a financially sound and efficiently managed organization. In Hebrew this is Ayn kemach, ayn Torah or "without wheat there is no Torah."

- The Member Commits to meet financial obligations to temple.