Beth El Synagogue (Newfoundland)

Beth El Synagogue
Basic information
Location Elizabeth and Downing Streets, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador,  Canada
Geographic coordinates
Affiliation Conservative Judaism
Status Active
Leadership President: Michael Paul[1]
Architectural description
Completed 1961[2]

Beth El Synagogue is a Conservative synagogue in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the only synagogue in Newfoundland, and the easternmost synagogue in North America.[1]

The Hebrew Congregation of Newfoundland was founded in 1909, meeting in rented spaces in town.[2] The current synagogue building at the corner of Elizabeth and Downing was constructed from 1959-1961,[2] and features include an open courtyard.[3] Edmond de Rothschild was made an honorary member of the synagogue in 1966 for his contributions to its construction. In 2001, the building underwent extensive renovations.[2]

As of 2008, the congregation had 25 member families. The president was Dr. Michael Paul.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c National Synagogue Directory 5769/2008–2009PDF (620 KB), Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee, 2008, p. 1.
  2. ^ a b c d Newfoundland, Atlantic Jewish Council website. Accessed November 28, 2010.
  3. ^ PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007839 "Canadian Encyclopedia". http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007839. Retrieved November 16, 2011. 
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