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Beth El’s Daily Minyan is the quiet pulse of our holy community, steady and life-giving. The Jewish tradition of praying three times every day stretches back thousands of years and we have maintained our Daily Minyan at Beth El for over 100 years! We meet in the morning and then at sunset to recite afternoon and evening prayers. These short services happen every day, without fail, and distinguish us as the only Daily Minyan that prays three times a day with women and men participating equally.
The Daily Minyan enables mourners to recite Kaddish throughout their year of mourning, surrounding them with community at a difficult time. By participating in the Daily Minyan, you are supporting vulnerable members and performing a “mitzvah”, an act of spiritual generosity. It is also an opportunity for your own Learn personal growth, learning, socializing, and quiet reflection.
Our updated Minyan App lets you pledge flexible attendance (for daily, weekly, monthly – whatever you are able to do!), and add dates right to your calendar. We meet twice daily, every day of the year. Get optional reminders, and reschedule if needed. No pressure, just community support.
Annual Minyan Breakfast
May 3, 2026
(Stay tuned)
Sponsored Minyans
Themed gatherings with treats
(Stay tuned)
Worldwide Wrap
Annual event introducing tefillin in a supportive group
(Stay tuned for 2027 details)
Minyan 101 Pamphlet
Download this PDF to access easy translations, transliterations, and tips. Grab a physical copy in the Den.
Kaddish 101
A simple guide for those beginning this practice.
(Coming Soon)
Instructional Videos
Short clips on tefillin wrapping or service basics.
(Coming Soon)
As a busy professional, parent, retiree or young community member, you might wonder how minyan fits into your life. Here are the essentials for an approachable and relevant minyan experience.
You Are Needed: Your presence ensures mourners can say Kaddish and fulfills a core mitzvah of our community, to be there for one another.
Minyan Is Easy: No fancy clothes needed, no Hebrew required, no expertise needed, just show up and be counted, We will guide you.
Learning from our Clergy Team: A short teaching is offered at every Daily Minyan service. If you have a yahrtzeit or are remembering someone, the teaching will be in their memory.
Join a Community: Minyan offers an opportunity for personal connection, a chance to meet others, and a meaningful start or end to your day.
We’re Grateful for You: Your attendance is vital to us and we will show you our appreciation if you give us that opportunity.
Minyan is On Time: We make it a practice to start on time, every day. Approximately 45 minutes in the morning. 30 minutes for the combined afternoon and evening service
Egalitarian – A Unique Treasure: Beth El’s Daily Minyan is the only Daily Minyan that meets three times a day with men and women participating equally. Let us know if you can find another like this, anywhere … we haven’t yet!
Virtual Option: Join via Zoom if you’re traveling or homebound (great for saying Kaddish, though it doesn’t count toward the in-person quorum per Conservative guidelines).
The Minyan Team is a group of congregants who help support the Daily Minyan: coming up with ideas for promoting the Minyan, speaking to people about the value of the Minyan, participating in organizing activities around the Minyan, greeting new people who come to minyan, and helping plan special Minyan events.
We’d love YOU to be part of our Minyan Team. Please reach out to Cantor Gaby or Music Director, Jack Klebanow if you would like to participate.
(Stay tuned for a list of members.)
Contact Cantor Gaby Schvartz at gschvartz@bethelnr.org
