Temple Beth El Information Temple Beth El is a vibrant and egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation serving the Jewish people of Dutchess County and the Mid Hudson Valley for more than 80 years. The Congregation provides opportunities through religious services, educational meetings, and cultural, social, and recreational activities for Jewish and Intermarried families in the community. Temple Beth-El is committed to both tradition and diversity. A house of prayer: aiding our members in their search for meaning in life, fulfilling the spiritual needs and longing of our Jewish community, providing a path that brings us closer to each other and to God.