Temple Beth Tzedek Explained

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
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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.

History

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]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-01-08 . Temple Beth Tzedek – Jewish Buffalo History Center . 2024-03-25 . jewishbuffalohistory.org . en-US.
  2. Web site: Sommer . Mark . 2018-07-30 . New rabbi named for Temple Beth Tzedek . 2024-03-25 . . en . 0745-2691 . 8882862.
  3. Web site: 2020-04-06 . Finegold Alexander Architects Completes "Sanctuary in the Woods" for Temple Beth Tzedek . 2024-03-25 . USGlass Magazine & USGNN News . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-06-02 . Finegold Alexander Architects completes Temple Beth Tzedek; New “Sanctuary in the Woods” unites two Congregations . 2024-06-13 . nyrej.com.
  5. News: Strauss . Alix . 2020-05-31 . Bringing the Outside Inside Your Home . 2024-06-13 . . en-US . 0362-4331.
  6. Web site: Sommer . Mark . 2024-02-12 . Jewish temple in Amherst certified for universal design . 2024-03-25 . . en . 0745-2691 . 8882862.
  7. Web site: 2023-10-10 . We Stand with Israel: Community Vigil . 2024-03-25 . Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo . en-US.
  8. Web site: Buckley . Eileen . 2024-03-26 . ‘I’m really proud to be on the frontlines of religion’: New Gallup Poll finds drop in church attendance . 2024-06-13 . . en.