Congregation Beth Israel (Bellingham, Washington) Explained

Building Name:Beth Israel
Native Name:Hebrew: בית ישראל
Image Upright:1.4
Map Type:Washington
Map Size:250
Map Relief:1
Location:751 San Juan Boulevard, Bellingham, Washington
Country:United States
Geo:48.7327°N -122.45°W
Religious Affiliation:Reform Judaism
Status:Synagogue
Functional Status:Active
Leadership:Rabbi Joshua Samuels
Established:1908
Capacity:500+ worshippers

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.[1]

Established in 1908, the congregation consisted mostly of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania. It moved into its first building at 2200 Broadway in 1925.[1] Originally Orthodox, it became more liberal following World War II, and in 1987 joined the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.[1] The congregation moved into a new building at 751 San Juan Boulevard in 2018.[2] [1] At that time membership was 275 families.[2]

, the rabbi was Joshua Samuels.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Us . n.d. . Congregation Beth Israel . 2019-05-13 . en-US.
  2. News: Litvack, David J. . Bellingham’s new shul . Jewish Independent . December 14, 2018 .