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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Temple Beth Israel (Port Washington, New York)

Temple Beth Israel (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Conservative synagogue located on Temple Drive in Port Washington, on Long Island, New York, in the United States.

Overview

The congregation was founded in 1933. It is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is the oldest synagogue in Port Washington. The congregation initially met in a rented location at Shore Road and Main Street, and in 1938 purchased a building at 138 Bayview Avenue. Its current building was designed by Percival Goodman in 1960, and dedicated in 1962.

Robert E. Fine joined as rabbi in 2007. He was succeeded by Michael Mishkin in August 2009.