Congregation Beth Or
| Congregation Beth Or | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Maple Glen,Greater Philadelphia,Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
  Location inPennsylvania | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°11′1″N75°11′25″W/ 40.18361°N 75.19028°W |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Synagogue |
| Date established | 1955(as a congregation) |
| Completed | 2006 |
| Website | |
| bethor | |
Congregation Beth Or(transliteratedfromHebrewas "House of Light" ) is aReformJewishcongregation andsynagoguelocated inMaple Glen,a northern suburb ofGreater Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,in the United States.
History
[edit]Beth Or was established in 1955 inMount Airy.[1][2]In 1974, the congregation moved toSpring House,[3]until relocating in 2006 to its current home in Maple Glen. The dedication of the new synagogue on May 15, 2006, was attended by Pennsylvania GovernorEd Rendell.[2]
Rabbi Gregory Marx has led Beth Or since 1989.[1]In 2018, Associate Rabbi Jason Bonder joined the congregation.[4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^abSaffren, Jarrad (December 13, 2022)."Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen Continues to Thrive".Jewish Exponent.RetrievedNovember 11,2023.
- ^abCampisi, Jon (May 16, 2006)."Dedication celebration".Ambler Gazette.RetrievedNovember 11,2023.
- ^Greenberg, Adam (August 21, 2001)."Synagogue finds new home as camp prepares to close".Ambler Gazette.RetrievedNovember 11,2023.
- ^"Maple Glen synagogue welcomes new associate rabbi".Montgomery Media. July 18, 2018.RetrievedNovember 11,2023.
