Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest synagogue in the valley and serves the Jewish community of Phoenix and Scottsdale. The rabbis conduct regular shabbat services as well as bar and bat mitzvahs for members and guests. The Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum on site conducts tours that offer insight into the Jewish culture and religion, believed to be 5000 years old. The congregational library is...
This museum of Jewish heritage has received national and international recognition for its permanent collection. Interesting and reflective exhibits at the Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum include Life Cycle Artifacts and the reconstructed Tunisian Synagogue. Throughout the year traveling exhibits of photography, original art and ceremonial items offer a glimpse into a culture, rich in history and...