Welcome to K.K. Bene Israel, familiarly known as Rockdale Temple. Rockdale Temple is the oldest congregation west of the Allegheny Mountains.  Founded in 1824, Rockdale Temple has always been at the forefront of Reform Judaism in America and was one of the founding congregations of the Union for Reform Judaism and the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Our synagogue emphasizes the importance of individuals and we strive to welcome new members into our community. We welcome you to learn more about our congregation through this website or by contacting us directly:mail@rockdaletemple.org.

 The Purposes and Values of Rockdale Temple Are:

• To promote the fundamental and enduring principles of Judaism as expressed in the Reform Jewish Movement;
• To ensure the continuity and future of the Jewish people;
• To cultivate a love and understanding of Jewish culture and tradition;
• To promote the religious and spiritual needs of its members; to enable its members to develop a relationship with the one God through communal worship, study of Torah, activites and assembly;
• To promote a more just, righteous, and compassionate world; to apply the teachings of Judaism to the values and conduct of the individual, the family, and the society in which we live; and to project a positive presence in the community and the world for the public
  benefit.