In General

Temple Beth-El of Casper, Wyoming, serves the diverse Jewish population of Central Wyoming, from Douglas to Gillette on the east, up to Buffalo on the north, out to Riverton and Lander in the West.The liturgy of the synagogue is basically that of classical Reform Judaism. We also draw upon elements of the siddur as prepared by Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the British Commonwealth.

It has been the practice of the synagogue's directorate to eschew charging for High Holy Day seats and pleading during High Holy Day services for special contributions. However, it cannot go unremarked that the regular payment of synagogue membership dues is the mainstay of the congregation's support. Such funds are necessary to keep the synagogue open throughout the year and to support weekly Sabbath worship and study.

We keep the synagogue's library stocked and up to date, provide weekly Sabbath services and dinner every Friday night, Sunday school for adults and support the synagogue's other activities in the community, city and state. We ask that those who join with us in worship and study also join with us in sustaining us in making Temple Beth-El open and welcoming. Thus, we ask our members and our guests to consider making additional gifts beyond membership obligations. We make no formal determination of how to quantify such gifts and rely only on your good will, generosity and common sense.*

We warmly welcome to our synagogue all who wish to attend our services and classes. We hold Shabbos services on most Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Services are usually followed by dinner. We also have adult religious education classes most Sundays at 9:30 a.m., which are accompanied by cake and coffee.

Prior to visiting, we recommend that you email us at utopialtd1@aol.com, or call us at (307) 237-2330, to confirm that there will be a service or class that day.

To learn more about us, click the links at the top and bottom of each page of our website. Thanks for visiting.

*Donations to the Association are tax-deductible by the donor under #501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.