Beth Israel Synagogue (Roanoke, Virginia)
The 1925 building, designed by Frye and Stone, combines Classical Revival features in an unusual and rather severe design. A two-story Ionic portico, with an entablature, is engaged with and centered on the stepped gabled and parapeted façade. Doors and windows occupy each of the bays between the columns. A small Star of David occupies the gable.
In 2007 the synagogue completed an expansion and renovation of its building, carefully planned so that the original facade, part of Roanoke's Old Southwest historic district, was unaltered.
Rabbi Fabian Werbin commenced in 2008.
References
- ^ Synagogue website. Accessed November 3, 2009.
- ^ Carter Lee, Anne (2023). "Beth Israel Synagogue". SAH Archipedia. Society of Architectural Historians. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Podger, Pamela J. "Beth Israel Synagogue: Returning in joy; The congregation of Beth Israel Synagogue celebrated the completion of a yearlong renovation", The Roanoke Times, August 27, 2007.
Further reading
- Beth Israel Synagogue: 100th Anniversary 1902-2002. Roanoke, VA: Beth Israel Synagogue. 2001.
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