Temple Beth Tzedek | |
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Religious Affiliation: | Conservative Judaism |
Rite: | Nusach Ashkenaz |
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Organisational Status: | Synagogue |
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Leadership: | Rabbi Sara Rich |
Functional Status: | Active |
Location: | Getzville, Western New York, New York |
Country: | United States |
Map Type: | New York |
Map Size: | 250 |
Map Relief: | 1 |
Year Completed: | 2020 |
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Temple Beth Tzedek is a Conservative Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Getzville, in Western New York, in the state of New York, in the United States.
The congregation was formed in 2008 through the merger of two congregations, named Temple Beth El and Temple Shaarey Zedek.[1]
In 2018 Rabbi Samuel Barth was appointed as rabbi. He succeeded Rabbi Perry Netter.[2]
The new building for the synagogue was completed in 2020 by Finegold Alexander Architects.[3] [4] The building had a more naturalistic look with glass emitting sun light every day in the main congregation room with the heavy use of timber and other wood materials to make it more nature-like.[5]
In February 2024, Temple Beth Tzedek was one of the first places of worship in the world to receive universal design certification for their improvement of accessibility for the disabled. The project was led by Harvey Sanders, the chairman of the synagogue's Project Beit Tfilah Committee and Ed Steinfeld.[6]
After the 2023 invasion of Israel, the synagogue openly showed support for Israel against Hamas.[7]
In contrast to other religious communities in western New York, in was reported in 2024 that Temple Beth Tzedek gained many members since 2004.[8]