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.

January/February Services and Events

Friday January 28, 7:00 PM (Zoom): Lay-led family-friendly Shabbat service
Friday February 4, 7:30 PM (Zoom) - Lay-led Shabbat service
Friday February 11, 7:30 PM (Zoom) - Lay-led Shabbat service
Friday February 18, 7:30 PM (In person and Zoom) - Shabbat service led by Rav Giulia Fleishman
Sunday February 20, 1:00 PM (Zoom): Adult Learning Discussion Group, led by Rav Giulia
Topic: Yom Kippur, Yom K'Purim: Flipping the Year Upside Down -
What We can Learn about Ourselves through this Unlikely Pairing of Holidays
Friday February 25, 7:00 PM (Zoom): Lay-led family-friendly Shabbat 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.

The 2021/2022 school year is in progress. 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 .