Congregation Beth Israel (Bellingham, Washington)
| Beth Israel | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Leadership | Rabbi: Joshua Samuels |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 751 San Juan Boulevard, Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°43′58″N 122°27′00″W / 48.732747°N 122.4499841°WCoordinates: 48°43′58″N 122°27′00″W / 48.732747°N 122.4499841°W |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2018[1] |
| Capacity | 500+[1] |
| Website | |
| bethisraelbellingham | |
Congregation Beth Israel (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Reform synagogue located at 751 San Juan Boulevard in Bellingham, Washington. It is one of the oldest synagogues in Western Washington.[2]
Formally established in 1908, the congregation consisted mostly of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania. It moved into its first building at 2200 Broadway in 1925.[2] Originally Orthodox, it became more liberal following World War II, and in 1987 joined the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.[2] The congregation moved into a new building at 751 San Juan Boulevard in 2018.[1][2] At that time membership was 275 families.[1]
As of 2019 the rabbi was Joshua Samuels.[2]
Notes[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d David J. Litvack. "Bellingham’s new shul", Jewish Independent, December 14, 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "About Us". Congregation Beth Israel. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
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