Beth Israel Congregation (Florence, South Carolina) Explained

Beth Israel Congregation
Native Name:Hebrew: בית ישראל
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Religious Affiliation:Reform Judaism
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Leadership:Rabbi Aaron Sherman
Status:Synagogue
Functional Status:Active
Location:316 Park Avenue, Florence, South Carolina
Country:United States
Map Type:South Carolina
Map Size:250
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:34.1928°N -79.7783°W
Architecture Type:Synagogue
Established:1912
Year Completed:1949
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Beth Israel Congregation (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 316 Park Avenue in Florence, South Carolina, in the United States. Formally incorporated with the state of South Carolina in September 1912, Beth Israel grew out of the Florence Hebrew Benevolent Association which was founded in 1887.[1] [2]

A part-time rabbi, Aaron Sherman, became the spiritual leader of Beth Israel in August 2011. Leah Doberne-Schor also served as a part-time rabbi until August 2023.[3] In 2009, the rabbi was Jeffrey Ronald.[4] For services that are conducted in the absence of a Rabbi, temple members lead services.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities: Florence, South Carolina. Rockoff. Stuart. The Goldring / Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life . live. December 24, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20150907233810/http://www.isjl.org/south-carolina-florence-encyclopedia.html . 2015-09-07 .
  2. http://sc001.urj.net/ourHistory.html Our History
  3. Web site: Our Rabbis.
  4. http://sc001.urj.net/ Synagogue website