Congregation Beth Yam, Hilton Head Island
The Reform synagogue for Hilton Head and Bluffton, on Meeting Street: Shabbat services on Friday evenings, a religious school and a livestream.
- Movement: Reform Judaism
- Shabbat: Friday evenings; the calendar lists 6:30 p.m.
- Religious school: Yes, for several grade levels
- Online: Service streaming, from the congregation’s site
Congregation Beth Yam is the Reform synagogue on Hilton Head Island, at 4501 Meeting Street. Its site says it serves the Hilton Head and Bluffton area. The congregation also runs a religious school, adult education, a Sisterhood, a Men’s Club and a community outreach program it calls the Bluffton and Beyond Initiative.
Shabbat services and times
- Friday evening: Shabbat services, listed on the congregation’s calendar at 6:30 p.m. (some Fridays include Torah discussion)
The congregation’s site has a “Service Streaming” link for people who cannot attend in person. Its calendar changes through the year, and the High Holy Days and festivals follow their own schedules, so check the calendar before you plan around a service.
Visiting
The synagogue’s site does not give visitor guidance in its text, so call (843) 689-2178 before you visit, especially for a holiday service. Another congregation on Meeting Street is All Saints Episcopal Church. Compare every congregation on the island in our guide to Hilton Head churches.
More Hilton Head churches
All Saints Episcopal Church, the island’s only Episcopal church, on Meeting Street: Holy Eucharist Sundays at 8:30 and 10:15, Saturday at 5.
Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool on William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head: an ELCA congregation with Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and weekly communion.
North Island Baptist Church on Main Street, Hilton Head Island: Sunday Bible study at 9:15, worship at 10:30 a.m., and services on YouTube.
Every church on Hilton Head Island by denomination: the Catholic parishes, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and Gullah churches, and the synagogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a synagogue on Hilton Head Island?
Yes. Congregation Beth Yam is a Reform synagogue at 4501 Meeting Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
When are Shabbat services at Congregation Beth Yam?
On Friday evenings. The congregation’s calendar lists them at 6:30 p.m. Check the calendar for changes and for holiday services.
Is Congregation Beth Yam Reform?
Yes. It is a Reform Jewish congregation.
Can I watch Congregation Beth Yam services online?
Yes. The congregation’s site has a service streaming link.
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