A Synagogue in Alpena?
Yes! Since 1891, Temple Beth-El of Alpena has been serving Judaism in Northeast Michigan. We are an historic synagogue with a warm and welcoming congregation that cares about every person, Jewish and non-Jewish, in our community. We are an oasis of Judaism along Lake Huron, and as a blend of Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox (“Re-conserva-dox”) members, our focus is on that which unites us: our belief in the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
We welcome you to our community where we cherish our heritage and cultivate Jewish life.
Until then, enjoy your visit on our website!
Shalom!
Temple Beth-El proudly participated in this year’s annual Historical Society of Michigan conference held in Alpena, September 26-28, 2025. Temple Beth-El led a workshop, titled “The Jewish experience in Alpena.” You can read more about the conference in The Alpena News: https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/09/151st-annual-michigan-history-conference-coming-to-alpena/
The Alpena News recently published an article about Temple Beth-El, “Historic Jewish Temple still active in Alpena.”
Read it here: https://www.thealpenanews.com/life/2025/02/historic-jewish-temple-still-active-in-alpena.
Temple Beth-El is a member of L’Dor v’Dor — a group of six congregations from Northern Michigan and Northern Ontario. L’Dor v’Dor shares resources, plans shared events, learns from each other, and enhances the Jewish experience of its member communities.
On August 16, 2025, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan presented an award to L’Dor v’Dor and its six member congregations, including Temple Beth-El. JHSM’s Board of Directors chose to honor L’Dor v’Dor and its congregations with their L’Dor v’Dor Award which recognizes an exceptional project or program dedicated to handing down Jewish history and culture to the next generations. Temple Beth-El is pleased to be included in this consortium.
For more information, please visit the organization’s website at ldvd.net.
The mission of Temple Beth-El is to maintain our historic synagogue as a place of worship and Torah study for Alpena and surrounding area residents and to develop and maintain a strong Jewish presence in our community. Our long-term mission is to perpetuate Jewish tradition through education, social activities, and life-cycle events.
We hope you will visit our special sanctuary and join us for fellowship and worship.
Your donation will sustain our mission and growth. Thank you.
Temple Beth-El, Alpena 