Beth Israel Synagogue (Roanoke, Virginia)

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Coordinates: 37°15′53″N 79°56′45″W / 37.264755°N 79.945935°W / 37.264755; -79.945935
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For similarly named synagogues, see Beth Israel.

Beth Israel
Classical Revival
Date established1900 (as a congregation)
Completed1925
MaterialsBrick
Website
www.bethisraelroanoke.org
[1]

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]

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]

Rabbi Fabian Werbin commenced in 2008.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Synagogue website. Accessed November 3, 2009.
  2. ^ Carter Lee, Anne (2023). "Beth Israel Synagogue". SAH Archipedia. Society of Architectural Historians. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  3. ^ 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

  • Beth Israel Synagogue: 100th Anniversary 1902-2002. Roanoke, VA: Beth Israel Synagogue. 2001.

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