Campus INformation
Our campus sits in the heart of Alexandria's Seminary Road area, minutes from the nation's capital, offering comprehensive facilities designed for worship, education, and meaningful community gatherings. The building welcomes visitors during our community programs and events—check our calendar to see what's happening.
Location
Beth El Hebrew Congregation
3830 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
office@bethelhebrew.org
(703) 370-9400
Office Hours
Tuesday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed Mondays
To ensure we can provide you with dedicated attention, we recommend contacting us before your visit to schedule an appointment with our staff or clergy (office@bethelhebrew.org or 703-370-9400).
Services
Friday
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 6:30 PM
Labor Day to Memorial Day: 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM
Learn more about Shabbat services.
Safety and Security
Beth El Hebrew Congregation prioritizes the safety and security of our congregants, clergy, staff, and community. We maintain comprehensive security measures through careful preparation, community partnerships, and ongoing training.
Our Approach
We stay current with best practices in synagogue security and provide regular guidance to our community. This includes safety information during Shabbat and High Holiday services, emergency drills in our Religious School, and thorough training for our volunteer ushers.
Funding and Resources
We have received multiple grants from the Department of Homeland Security to enhance our security infrastructure and protocols.
Privacy and Discretion
For the safety of our community, we do not publish specific security details on our website.
Questions?
For more information about our safety and security measures, please contact our synagogue office at (703) 370-9400. We will connect you with the appropriate person or committee to address your inquiry.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We strive to make our community welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for our members and guests. Our goal is to make sure that all who come through our doors can participate in worship and other activities as fully as they desire.
Creating a truly accessible and inclusive environment is an ongoing effort that is headed by our congregation's Inclusion & Disabilities Committee. The accommodations listed below are available to improve access to our building, grounds, and programs. Please contact our main office for additional information or to request other accommodations.
Additionally, individuals and families sometimes need help with mental health or disability issues when they are not at Beth El. Therefore, we have created a “Mental Health and Disabilities Resource List” (phone numbers and links) for services available in Northern VA, often round-the-clock, to help manage serious situations and perhaps even avert a crisis. To access this list, please click here or scan the QR code below.
In the Sanctuary
Assistive hearing devices—sound amplification devices that can be used with your own headset or one of our headsets
Wi-Fi based assistive listening system that can be used with personal Wi-Fi devices (e.g., hearing aids, cell phones) to enhance sound in the Sanctuary and Social Hall.
Large print prayer books
Live streaming of services for people who are unable to attend in person
Two wheelchairs and one walker are available for use in the sanctuary and throughout our building and grounds
Access to the Sanctuary
Ground-level wheelchair access from the exterior of the building into the main sanctuary
A wheelchair ramp to/from the main sanctuary from Beth El's West Foyer
Spots for parking wheelchairs in the main sanctuary that can be accessed from the main lobby or the West Foyer
Ramp to the bimah
Access to the Building
Reserved parking for people with disabilities near the main entrance and the West Foyer entrance
Curb cuts from the main parking lot to a wheelchair ramp with a hand rail that leads to the main entrance doors
Handrails on the steps to the main entrance doors
Automatic door openers on the main entrance of the building
Automatic door openers on the bathrooms on the main hallway