Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation Society

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About Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation Society

Overview

Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation Society is dedicated to providing a range of religious and educational services to the community. They hold weekly religious services, perform various religious ceremonies as needed, offer youth programs, provide religious education and instruction, as well as full funeral services and maintenance of funeral plots. Additionally, the charity organizes various programs related to congregational social activities, aiming to foster a sense of community and support among its members.

Mission

Beth Tzedec Congregation exists to inspire innovative learning, spiritual growth, compassion, and the joyous expression of Conservative Jewish living in the home, synagogue, and community. It is committed to meeting the religious, educational, social, and cultural needs of its members and the broader Calgary community within the framework of the Conservative Movement, and — in keeping with the teachings of Judaism and the spirit of Klal Yisrael — recognizes its responsibility to serve the Jewish community, the wider community, and the State of Israel.

Unique value proposition

As Calgary's largest Conservative synagogue and a founding presence in the city's Jewish communal life, Beth Tzedec combines the scale and facilities to host community-wide events — including Yom HaShoah observances, concerts, and film festivals — with a deeply personal commitment to welcoming members at every level of background and observance. The congregation plays a distinctive interfaith leadership role in Calgary, hosting the Calgary Interfaith Council and the Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build Project, and regularly facilitating dialogue with local Muslim communities, church groups, and schools. Innovative engagement initiatives such as BTZ Pods, a "Fair Share" membership model, and a dedicated teen philanthropy program further set Beth Tzedec apart as a congregation that balances tradition with contemporary, inclusive Jewish life.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$2,246,120
Expenses (2025)
$2,140,434
Total assets
$6,470,679
Liabilities
$188,245
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $2,246,120.00 $2,140,434.00 $1,982,975.00 $157,459.00 $0.00
2024 $2,210,120.00 $1,926,665.00 $1,886,085.00 $76,580.00 $0.00
2023 $1,487,642.00 $1,799,997.00 $1,695,971.00 $104,026.00 $0.00
2022 $1,795,774.00 $1,295,725.00 $1,176,612.00 $119,113.00 $0.00
2021 $1,910,744.00 $1,139,256.00 $1,035,857.00 $103,399.00 $0.00
2020 $1,791,200.00 $1,727,518.00 $0.00 $109,966.00 $0.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

RJ

Russell Jayne

Senior Rabbi and Cantor

IL

Ilana Krygier Lapides

Assistant Rabbi (Part-time)

ES

Elliott Steinberg

Hazzan Sheini (Cantorial Assistant, Part-time)

DI

David Inhaber

Interim CEO

AC

Ari Cohen

Director of Congregational Learning

JP

Jonah Potasznik

Engagement Director

JG

Jennifer Girvitz

Executive Assistant to the Rabbi

JP

Jennifer Preece

Administrative Staff

LP

Lorne Pearl

Congregational President

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