Beth El celebrated its Diamond Anniversary on May 3,1992 with a gala dinner. For those first seventy five years Beth El remained true to its purpose as stated in its constitution:

“...to establish and maintain a synagogue and such educational, religious, social, and recreational activities as will further the cause and objectives of this congregation and of tradition Judaism...”

Beth El at seventy five years featured a main sanctuary that could be expanded to seat 1000 people, a necessity for over 400 member families. In addition, there was handicap access, an amplification system for the hearing impaired, and large print siddurim.

However, as the congregation’s membership increased, so did the demands on its physical plant. Beth El’s children prevail as central to the synagogue in the 1990's as at its inception. Because of the lack of adequate classroom space, double shifts were instituted for Hebrew school education in the 1980's. The influx of new members with young children of school age made the problem more acute. And so, at the request of President Carole Gerson Rubenstein and the Board, a Building Committee was formed in 1995 to draw up plans to expand the school building. During the course of their deliberations, the committee decided to build a new sanctuary as well. The committee knew that a new Capital Campaign would be needed to finance the new additions. With the generous donations of the members of Beth El’s family, sufficient funding was raised to allow construction to begin. In early 1996, ground was broken and within two years, the new facility was ready for occupancy. The event was celebrated with a ritual dedication on September 13, 1998 that included music, shofar blowing, hanging of the Mezuzzah, and ceremonial procession during which the torahs were transferred from the ark in the old sanctuary to the new one. A “wedding ceremony” was also performed to symbolize the marriage of the congregation to the synagogue.

Several other significant changes occurred during this time interval. The Beth El Men’s Club, long dormant, was reactivated in 1993, with Dennis Goldenson as the first of the presidents in the modern era. Renewed interested in this service and social club has resulted in the Men’s Club becoming a vital and active force in the synagogue to this day.

During the presidency of Sheila Catz, the computer systems in the synagogue were updated to a network. The Kol, the synagogue newsletter, changed to its current form. In addition, the Pancake Festival, one of several fund raising events, was inaugurated. The festival continues to be successful to date.

The last years of the twentieth century represented a time of turmoil for Beth El, as well. Changes also occurred in personnel. In August 1996, Rabbi Stern left Beth El to become an assistant rabbi at Park Avenue Synagogue, the largest Conservative congregation in New York. He was followed by Rabbi Neil Scheindlin, who had first served as rabbi on an interim basis. Beth El was saddened by the sudden death of their beloved cantor, Herman Weisberg in April 1996. In 1999, Beth hired Steve Hecht as Executive Director.