Congregation Betenu of Amherst New Hampshire USA

Congregation Betenu is a Reform Synagogue located in Amherst, New Hampshire. Betenu is a small, warm and friendly congregation. Our mission is to be a home for all who wish to participate in Jewish community.

To contact the Betenu office, please click here or call 603-886-1633.

Betenu has begun holding some events in person, while continuing to also offer virtual events. See Betenu's Covid Policy for Covid safety measures for in-person events. Please understand that this policy is subject to change to reflect the changing situation with regard to Covid.

Non-members who would like to participate in Betenu events (either online or in person): Please contact the Betenu office, either by phone at 603-886-1633, or by email.

September/October Services and Events

Friday September 24, 7 PM (Hybrid): Sukkot/Simchat Torah Service, led by Rav Giulia Fleishman
Sunday September 26, 1 PM (Zoom): Adult Learning Discussion Group led by Rav Giulia
Topic: Shemita: The Rhythm of Rest and Radical Change
Friday October 1, 7:30 PM (Hybrid): Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Dena Glasgow and Sam Matson, on the eve of Sam becoming Bar Mitzvah
Friday October 8, 7:30 PM (Zoom): Lay-led service
Friday October 15, 7:30 PM (Zoom): Lay-led service
Friday October 22, 7:30 PM (Hybrid): Shabbat Service, led by Rav Giulia
Sunday October 24, 1:00 PM (Zoom): Adult Learning Discussion Group, led by Rav Giulia
Friday October 29, 7:00 PM: Family Service

Religious School

Congregation Betenu Religious School offers a comprehensive Jewish education for students in grades K-7, including Jewish Studies, Hebrew, music, art, dance, holiday programming, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. The school features a qualified, caring, and experienced staff, small class sizes, and weekly Sunday sessions.

Online classes and events are continuing. New students are welcome. For more information about our Religious School, please contact the Betenu office at 603-886-1633 or click here to send email.

Betenu Calendar

Membership Application Forms

Betenu's weekly newsletter is distributed via email.
To be added to our distribution list,
call the Betenu office at 603-886-1633 or click here to send email .