Congregation Beth Israel (Bellingham, Washington)

For similarly named synagogues, see Beth Israel.
Beth Israel
Hebrew: בית ישראל
Religion
AffiliationReform Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
LeadershipRabbi Joshua Samuels
StatusActive
Location
Location751 San Juan Boulevard, Bellingham, Washington
CountryUnited States
Location in Washington
Geographic coordinates48°43′58″N 122°27′00″W / 48.732747°N 122.4499841°W / 48.732747; -122.4499841
Architecture
Date established1908 (as a congregation)
Completed
  • 1925 (2200 Broadway)
  • 2018 (San Juan Blvrd.)
Capacity500+ worshippers
Website
bethisraelbellingham.org
[1]

Congregation Beth Israel (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 751 San Juan Boulevard in Bellingham, Washington, in the United States. It is one of the oldest synagogues in Western Washington.[2]

Established in 1908, the congregation consisted mostly of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania. It moved into its first building at 2200 Broadway in 1925.[2] Originally Orthodox, it became more liberal following World War II, and in 1987 joined the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.[2] The congregation moved into a new building at 751 San Juan Boulevard in 2018.[1][2] At that time membership was 275 families.[1]

As of 2023, the rabbi was Joshua Samuels.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Litvack, David J. (December 14, 2018). "Bellingham's new shul". Jewish Independent.
  2. ^ a b c d e "About Us". Congregation Beth Israel. n.d. Retrieved May 13, 2019.


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