Welcome to Beth Joseph Congregation
A home for Torah, prayer,& community.
A warm, traditional Orthodox synagogue in the heart of the Valley of the Sun — rooted in Torah, daily tefilla, and authentic Jewish community.
- Years here
- 61+
- Daily minyanim
- 3
- Weekly classes
- 5+
What we offer
Torah Judaism, alive in every aspect of our lives.
Four expressions of one mission — a Torah-true community that lives, learns, and shows up for one another every day of the week.
Our Shul
A Phoenix institution six decades in the making.
Beth Joseph Congregation was founded in 1965 by Rabbi David Rebibo zt"l. Today our campus is home to the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, the Greater Phoenix Vaad HaKashruth, and the Jewish Enrichment Center — a thriving hub for Torah, education, and community life.
We are a proudly Orthodox congregation — upholding the moral and spiritual values of Torah and living authentic Jewish life in prayer, learning, and community, every day of the week.
Around the shul
Sixty years of gatherings, large and small.
Daily minyanim, weekday classes, Shabbat meals, holiday programs, simchas — a community alive every day of the week.
About our community
Weekly Classes
Learning is the lifeblood of our community.
Open to everyone. No background required. Come learn at the table, ask the questions you've always wanted to ask.
All ClassesDaf Yomi
Rabbi Twerski
Shabbat 7:30 AM · Sun 6:45 AM · Mon–Fri 7:15 AM
Exploring the Talmud
Rabbi Cooperman
Shabbat afternoon (one hour before Mincha) · Sun 8:30 AM
Parsha on Fire
Rabbi Twerski
Thursday evening, following Maariv
Daily Davening
This week's minyan times
Oct 30 – Nov 5, 2026
Friday, October 30
- Candle Lighting5:19 PM
- Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv5:25 PM
Shabbat, Parashat Vayera
Saturday, October 31
- Shacharit8:45 AM
- Recite Shema Before9:29 AM
- Mincha/Maariv5:05 PM
- Havdalah6:15 PM
Sunday, November 1
- Shacharit7:45 AM
- Mincha/Maariv5:25 PM
Mon.–Thu., November 2–5
- Shacharit6:30 AM
- Mincha/Maariv5:20 PM
Upcoming
What’s next at the shul
No public events scheduled yet. View the full schedule.
Latest
From the blog
Vayeria- Trials and Tribulations
RSRabbi Sholom Twerski·Oct 30, 2026
The Noach-Moshe Continuum
The Medrash contrasts Noach, who fell from “איש צדיק” to “איש האדמה,” with Moshe, who rose from “איש מצרי” to “איש האלקים.” The Meshech Chachma explains that Noach focused on his own righteousness, while Moshe devoted himself to others. The Zohar teaches that Moshe was Noach’s gilgul, returning to correct his failure to pray for his generation. True spiritual greatness comes not through isolation, but through caring for and helping others.
RSRabbi Sholom Twerski·Oct 16, 2026
Song of Hope
Ha’azinu’s Shira is an eternal witness of Hashem’s relationship with B’nei Yisrael. It recalls His love, their abandonment, and the suffering that follows. Yet it ends with hope: Hashem ultimately has compassion, defends His people, and guarantees redemption—revealing an unbreakable bond and divine love even throughout exile.
RSRabbi Sholom Twerski·Sep 18, 2026
First time?
You're always welcomeat Beth Joseph.
Whether you've davened with us for decades or you're just stopping through Phoenix, we'd love to meet you. Let us know you're coming and we'll say hello.