In August, 1980, eleven people joined forces and started Temple Beth Zion. They were: Caroline and Lou Zweig, Helen and Brian Schwartz, Leah and Harry Engelstein, Roberta and Marshal Sade, and Larry Willis. Brian Schwartz served as the first President of Temple Beth Zion. At that time, the congregation met at members' homes and later, at the Royal Palm Beach Colony Building. In August, 1982, they moved to the Lions Club. At that time, Eli Rosenthal served as President.

In September, 1982, Rabbi Morris Silberman and Cantor Zoltan Fenekal officiated at High Holiday Services.

From 1983-87, Bea Mishkit Freeman served as President. In her earlier years, Bea had been an active member of her synagogue in Laurelton, New York. During her tenure as President, Rabbi Nathan Zelizer became the new Rabbi. He served from 1983-85. In 1985, Rabbi Seymour Friedman joined the Shul as its new Rabbi. He served the Shul from 1985-1988.

Using the land donated earlier to the synagogue by Mr. Friedlander of Philadelphia, TBZ initiated a building fund, an architect and a contractor were engaged, and construction began on our current building in April, 1986. The Torah scrolls were walked over to the new building just before Rosh Hashanah, in 1986. By this time, membership had grown to over 200. Erecting the current structure and beginning a Hebrew School were significant accomplishments of Bea's administration. From 1987-88, TBZ was guided by Dr. Joseph Rivin (alav hashalom) and followed by Nancy Miner, from 1988-90. During those years, the Synagogue added many new members and a new Rabbi, Rabbi Stefan Weinberg, who served for two years from 1988-1990. From 1990-93, Bea Mishkit Freeman was beckoned to serve as President once again. Continued growth occurred during these years. In 1990, Cantor (and later, Rabbi) Andrew Beck, stepped in as spiritual leader of the congregation during a year of search for a full time Rabbi. The congregation engaged the services of Rabbi Weiss in 1991 and he remained through 1997.

Viola Collins, before moving to Florida, had been an active member of the East Meadow Jewish Center, on Long Island. Prior to her accepting the presidency of Temple Beth Zion, she had served as Membership Chairperson. During her years, from 1993-95, the addition of the pre-school wing began. The highlight of her tenure was the construction of the pre school wing with all the details and difficulties that go along with any construction project. Following Viola's tenure, was Ruth Baraoidan, from 1995-97. Ruth had been a long time volunteer at her Synagogue in Manhasset, New York, and had volunteered her catering background for the benefit of Temple Beth Zion. In addition, she had previously served TBZ for seven years as Sisterhood President. Her biggest challenge was finding new members. While President, the pre school started with only 4 youngsters. It now boasts a waiting list and services more than 75 children each year.