B'nai Israel Synagogue

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B'nai Israel Synagogue started in 1899 as the local orthodox Jewish congregation. In 1955, the synagogue became a conservative congregation.

The synagogue hosts Shabbat Friday night and Saturday morning services, High Holy Day Services, Adult education, Conversion classes, Sunday morning Tallit and Tefillin, and Adult Hebrew Classes.

B'nai Israel has a kosher kitchen, and is egalitarian between men and women and their participation in services.

The current Rabbi is *Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquiez*

Past Rabbis:

  • Rabbi Sam Waidenbaum
  • Rabbi Israel Vana

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