About Beth El Jacob

Beth El Jacob prides itself in stressing the commandment to “Love Your Fellow”. Regardless of one’s affiliation, we welcome all Jews from every walk of life to a warm and welcoming enviroment at BEJ . 

BEJ is entirely dedicated to its members, and is here so that you and your family have a synagogue to belong to that provides meaning to your life, a community with outstanding values, and a place for you and your family to be comfortable.

In addition to the spiritual side of belonging to BEJ Synagogue, BEJ offers educational programming, socialization and a commitment to you as a congregant.  

For over 120 years, Beth El Jacob has functioned as a meaningful link for all Jews and is a proud affiliate of the Orthodox Union.

Beth El Jacob offers:   

• Minyanim
• Sisterhood
• Mikvah
• Adult Education
• Youth Education
• Chesed Projects
• Scheduled Shabbat and Holiday Kiddush
• And most importantly, a place of belonging

The links page has references for learning about Judaism, the Des Moines Jewish Community, jobs and the cost of living here.

Rabbi A. Leib Bolel can be reached at (515) 274-1551 ext 2 or rabbi@betheljacob.org