Both conservative and egalitarian in its beliefs and practices, Temple Beth El is a welcoming place for interfaith families, Jews by Choice and those in the LGBT community. Founded in 1920 and headed by Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, Temple Beth El provides a wide variety of classes, activities, workshops and special events for adults, children and senior citizens. The synagogue, which currently serves approximately 575 families, also has a Hebrew School for children in grades k through seven; a nursery school was scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.