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Beth Israel Congregation (Washington, Pennsylvania)
| Beth Israel | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Beth_Israel_Congregation.JPG) The Beth Israel synagogue, in 2015 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi: vacant |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 265 North Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:USA_Pennsylvania_relief_location_map.svg)  Location in Pennsylvania | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°10′40″N 80°14′10″W / 40.177865°N 80.23611°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Alexander Sharove |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Date established | 1891 (as a congregation) |
| Completed |
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| Website | |
| mybethisrael | |
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Beth Israel Congregation is a Conservative synagogue located at 265 North Avenue in Washington, Pennsylvania, in the United States.[2] Founded in 1891,[3] it was the first Jewish congregation in Washington County.[4] Its first rabbi, Jacob Goldfarb, served for 50 years.[1]
The congregation constructed its first building in 1902.[4] The current building, at 265 North Avenue, was dedicated in 1955.[1] In 2021 it was reported that the congregation placed the synagogue for sale, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, declining membership, and increased maintenance costs. $1.6 million was the listed sale price.[5] It was reported that David Novitsky had ceased as rabbi of the congregation.[6] The congregation sold its building to the AMVETS in 2024, but maintained the right to hold services in a small chapel on the property, rent free, for 20 years.[7]
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