Welcome to Beit Echad

A unique blend of Jewish traditions in St. Joseph, MO.

Shabbat, Holidays, & Community

Participate in our vibrant community's activities and events.

Adult & child Education, a vibrant sisterhood group, & lay leadership

Cultural Events & Acitivities

Celebrating a Rich Heritage

Explore meaningful worship experiences that inspire and uplift throughout the year.

We Are Beit Echad

. . . One House

Reform and Conservative Judaism in One House, retaining a century of tradition, embracing the future, and fostering community and spiritual growth for all.

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Shabbat, Holidays, & Community

Worship Services -

Rabbi Rudnick concluding Yom Kippur with Havdalah

Join us for inclusive worship services that honor both Reform and Conservative Jewish traditions.

Participating in our Simchat Torah hakafot

Our first rabbi dinner with Rabbi Padorr

Cultural Events & Activities

On the 2nd Friday of the month following an abbreviated Sabbath eve service, we enjoy a Jewish themed movie with light refreshments. Services start at 6 PM with the movie following at 6:30.

Mussar -

Shabbat and a Show -

On the 1st Saturday of the month we gather to delve into the Jewish practice of Mussar, how to live a meaningful and ethical life. Mussar is virtue-based ethics — based on the idea that by cultivating inner virtues, we improve ourselves. The study sessions begin at 10AM and will last about 1-1/2 hours.

Adult Study -

On Saturday mornings when Rabbi Padorr visits, an adult study and discussion session is held. Our current focus is on Jewish perspectives on the soul and afterlife, using the book Does the Soul Survive? as our guide. Study sessions begin at 10AM and last about 1-1/2 hours.

Sisterhood -

Our active Beit Echad Sisterhood meets regularly on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Including hosting meals and assisting with organization of religious holidays, they offer a variety of social activities, community engagement, and charitable giving. Meetings start at 11AM.

Child Education -

Following adult study on Saturday mornings when Rabbi Padorr visits, she spends time with the children. Through music, singing, and games, age-appropriate learning is offered. Child education sessions start about 11:30 and typically last about half an hour.

Timely Events -

As world events, history, and the calendar may dictate, special events are organized to keep us engaged and united with Jewish communities of our nation and world. Remembrance events such as those for The Holocaust and Israel Oct. 7 Massacre are examples.