Temple Beth Ora Congregation of Edmonton is a Reform Jewish congregation in Edmonton, Alberta. Established in 1979 as Beth Ora Synagogue, it is the city's sole Reform synagogue[1][4]. The congregation has occupied multiple locations throughout its history, including the Edmonton Jewish Community Centre (JCC) in the Hillcrest neighbourhood and Chesed Shel Emeth, a facility housing Edmonton’s chevra kadisha (burial society)[1][5].

Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, Temple Beth Ora relocated to its current location at 12313 105 Avenue NW in Edmonton’s Westmount neighbourhood after the closure of the original JCC[1][3]. In 2025, the congregation announced plans to move to a new Jewish Community Centre under development at 108 Avenue and 142 Street, slated for completion in 2026[5]. Rabbi Gila Caine, installed in 2018, leads the congregation, which emphasizes progressive Jewish practices and community engagement[1].

The congregation hosts events ranging from Shabbat services to educational lectures, including collaborations with organizations such as Jewish Family Services[2]. Temple Beth Ora’s programming reflects its commitment to fostering inclusive, tradition-rooted Jewish life in Edmonton[2][5].

See also

• History of the Jews in Canada
• List of synagogues in Canada

This article is based on publicly available historical and organizational information.