Beth Israel Synagogue (Roanoke, Virginia)
| Beth Israel | |
|---|---|
Hebrew:בית ישראל | |
 | |
| 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 inVirginia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°15′53″N79°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 | |
| www | |
| [1] | |
Beth Israel Synagogue(Hebrew:בית ישראל) is aConservativesynagoguelocated at 920 Franklin Road inRoanoke,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, combinesClassical Revivalfeatures in an unusual and rather severe design. A two-storyIonicportico,with anentablature,is engaged with and centered on the stepped gabled and parapetedfaçade.Doors and windows occupy each of the bays between the columns. A smallStar of Davidoccupies 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'sOld Southwest historic district,was unaltered.[3]
RabbiFabian Werbin commenced in 2008.[1]
References
[edit]- ^abcSynagogue website.Accessed November 3, 2009.
- ^Carter Lee, Anne (2023)."Beth Israel Synagogue".SAH Archipedia.Society of Architectural Historians.RetrievedNovember 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.
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