Temple Beth El, Lee County’s first and largest Jewish Congregation, was founded in 1954. Its continuing pre-eminence is attributed to its outstanding rabbinic and professional leadership, its energetic and hard-working lay leaders, its diverse and involved membership, and its wide range of congregational activities, spiritual, educational, community and social.
The Temple Complex includes the exceptional Sanctuary, which was built in 1994. Seating 700 worshippers, this modern structure is noted for its magnificent decor and design.
Join in our great adventure of the spirit that is authentic Jewish living. We are Fort Myers’ progressive Jewish congregation, drinking deeply from the wellspring of ancient Jewish tradition as we journey into a future that we are creating for untold generations yet to come. As a member of the Union of Reform Judaism, we are committed to the very highest standards of Jewish worship, education and celebration at every stage of life.
We provide a welcoming Jewish home-haven and extended family of the spirit for the broadest range of Jewish households, with a genuine sensitivity to interfaith families and their special needs. Above all, the congregation of Temple Beth El is a modern, inclusive religious community, offering up to our God the finest gift - our love and care and concern for each other and for the world!