Temple Beth Ora Synagogue (Edmonton) Explained

Temple Beth Ora
Coordinates:53.5476°N -113.5348°W
Location:12313 105 Avenue NW,
Religious Affiliation:Reform Judaism
Country:Canada
Status:Synagogue
Functional Status:Active
Leadership:Rabbi Gila Caine
Administration:Union for Reform Judaism
Architecture:yes
Established:1979

Temple Beth Ora, abbreviated as TBO, is a Reform synagogue located at 12313 105 Avenue NW in the Westmount neighbourhood of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[1] Founded in 1979 as Beth Ora Synagogue, it is the city's only Reform synagogue.[2]

Since its establishment, the congregation has occupied several buildings. For many years, Temple Beth Ora conducted services in the JCC Building overlooking the North Saskatchewan River. In 2007, TBO moved from the Edmonton JCC to Chesed Shel Emeth, home of Edmonton's Chevra kadisha.

The congregation is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.[3] Rabbi Gila Caine was installed in April 2018.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home . Temple Beth Ora . 4 January 2015 . 2015.
  2. Web site: About Us . Temple Beth Ora .
  3. Web site: Temple Beth Ora Congregation . . 2023 . 28 October 2023 .
  4. News: Goldblatt, Ann . Installation Of Rabbi Gila Caine Fills The Sanctuary At Temple Beth Ora . Aberta Jewish News . 7 May 2018 . 28 October 2023 .