Beth Israel Synagogue (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Conservative synagogue located at 920 Franklin Road in Roanoke, Virginia, in the United States. The synagogue was founded in 1900, and as of 2009, it had a membership of approximately 160 families and individuals.[1]
| Beth Israel | |
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Hebrew: בית ישראל | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Fabian Werbin |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 920 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Virginia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°15′53″N 79°56′45″W / 37.264755°N 79.945935°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frye and Stone |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Style | Classical Revival |
| Date established | 1900 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1925 |
| Materials | Brick |
| Website | |
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The 1925 building, designed by Frye and Stone, combines Classical Revival features in an unusual and rather severe design. A two-story Ionic portico, with an entablature, is engaged with and centered on the stepped gabled and parapeted façade. Doors and windows occupy each of the bays between the columns. A small Star of David occupies the gable.[2]
In 2007 the synagogue completed an expansion and renovation of its building, carefully planned so that the original facade, part of Roanoke's Old Southwest historic district, was unaltered.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Synagogue website. Accessed November 3, 2009.
- ^ Carter Lee, Anne (2023). "Beth Israel Synagogue". SAH Archipedia. Society of Architectural Historians. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Podger, Pamela J. "Beth Israel Synagogue: Returning in joy; The congregation of Beth Israel Synagogue celebrated the completion of a yearlong renovation", The Roanoke Times, August 27, 2007.
Further reading
edit- Beth Israel Synagogue: 100th Anniversary 1902-2002. Roanoke, VA: Beth Israel Synagogue. 2001.
External links
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