Congregation Beth Israel (Bellingham, Washington)
| Beth Israel | |
|---|---|
Hebrew: בית ישראל | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Joshua Samuels |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 751 San Juan Boulevard, Bellingham, Washington |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Washington | |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°43′58″N 122°27′00″W / 48.732747°N 122.4499841°W |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1908 (as a congregation) |
| Completed |
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| Capacity | 500+ worshippers |
| Website | |
| bethisraelbellingham | |
| [1] | |
Congregation Beth Israel (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 751 San Juan Boulevard in Bellingham, Washington, in the United States. It is one of the oldest synagogues in Western Washington.[2]
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 2023[update], the rabbi was Joshua Samuels.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Litvack, David J. (December 14, 2018). "Bellingham's new shul". Jewish Independent.
- ^ a b c d e "About Us". Congregation Beth Israel. n.d. Retrieved May 13, 2019.[self-published source?]
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