Temple Judea was founded in 1959 by 15 families seeking the same things we still want today: meaningful worship, an excellent Jewish education for our children, a deep connection to our Jewish history and to Israel, and a warm community that offers opportunities to form lasting friendships.
In 1967, the congregation dedicated a new building on Swamp Road in Doylestown. One of the speakers at this memorable event was author and Bucks County resident James A. Michener. The Swamp Road facility served Temple Judea for 40 years, until the need arose for a larger building.
In 2011, we purchased a parcel of land in Furlong and began work on creating our new synagogue. In 2013, the congregation carried our Torah scrolls in joyous procession from our old home to our current beautiful and spacious home on Rogers Road.
Temple Judea was the first synagogue in Doylestown, and remains the center of Jewish life in Bucks County. Our congregation has now grown to over 200 families.
We are a friendly, inclusive congregation, offering varied and exciting programs year-round. Families with children participate in our preschool and religious school, both of which share a reputation for excellence. We offer innovative and varied programs for families and teens as well as for adults of all ages, including our popular speaker series, musical performances, and social gatherings. Through our active committees, we offer support to each other and to charitable organizations in the wider community, and we have forged strong connections with those of other religious backgrounds through our participation in a regional interfaith group.
We hold Shabbat services every Friday at 7:00 pm and Torah study every Saturday at 8:45 am. All are welcome to join us for worship and study. We invite you to visit us and to join our community!
