| Building Name: | Beth El Synagogue |
| Location: | 124 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Geo: | 47.58002° N, 52.71750° W |
| Religious Affiliation: | Conservative Judaism |
| Functional Status: | Active |
| Leadership: | President: Michael Paul |
| Architecture: | yes |
| Year Completed: | 1961 |
Beth El Synagogue is a Conservative synagogue in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the only synagogue in Newfoundland, and the easternmost synagogue in North America.[1]
The Hebrew Congregation of Newfoundland was founded in 1909 as an Orthodox[2] congregation meeting in rented spaces in town. The earliest members were Jews from the United States; later, many Russian Jews who had defected from the Soviet Union became members during the Cold War.[3] The current synagogue building at the corner of Elizabeth and Downing was constructed from 1959 to 1961,[3] and features include an open courtyard.[4] Edmond de Rothschild was made an honorary member of the synagogue in 1966 for his contributions to its construction. In 2001, the building underwent extensive renovations.[3]
, the congregation had 25 member families. The president was Dr. Michael Paul.[1]