Congregation Beth Israel (Brooklyn) Explained

Congregation Beth Israel
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Location:203 East 37th Street, East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Country:United States
Map Type:New York City
Map Size:250
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Coordinates:40.6522°N -73.9431°W
Architect:Peter Millman
Architecture Type:Synagogue architecture
Year Completed:1928
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Congregation Beth Israel
Added:April 30, 2009
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:09000256

Congregation Beth Israel, is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 203 East 37th Street, in East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, New York in the United States.

History

The synagogue building was erected in 1928.

The congregation membership declined with the migration of the local Jewish populace to wealthier areas of Brooklyn and to the suburbs. The synagogue building became defunct, and the congregation sold its building to Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day at that time.

The former synagogue building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1] It is a two-story rectangular structure of buff brick, with Romanesque Revival and Neoclassical style elements. It has a tripartite front façade with round arch windows. It features the Star of David on the front fence, the stained glass windows, pews, and plaster work.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places . 2009-05-08 . WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 4/27/09 THROUGH 5/01/09 . National Park Service.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration:Congregation Beth Israel . September 2008 . 2011-02-20 . Howe, Kathleen A. . New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121019070142/http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=102780. 2012-10-19. See also: Web site: Accompanying photos. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121019070202/http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=102756. 2012-10-19.