Beth Israel Synagogue (Roanoke, Virginia)
Beth Israel Synagogue (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Conservative synagogue located at 920 Franklin Road in Roanoke, Virginia. The synagogue was founded in 1900, and as of 2009, it had a membership of approximately 160 families and individuals.[1]
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Leadership | Rabbi: Fabian Werbin[1] |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 920 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia,  United States |
| Geographic coordinates | 37.264755°N 79.945935°W |
| Website | |
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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.[2] Fabian Werbin joined as rabbi in 2008.[1]
Resources
- Beth Israel Synagogue: 100th Anniversary 1902-2002, Published by Beth Israel Synagogue, (Roanoke, Va.,) 2001
Notes
- Synagogue website. Accessed November 3, 2009.
- 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.
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