dedication of the rebuilt steps - June 21, 2017

Historic B'nai Jacob Synagogue rebuilt its steps and facade in June of 2017, a lengthy project led by congregant Roxanne Toser.

Dedication of the Rebuilt Steps and Façade at Historic B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Middletown, Pennsylvania
Members of the current Board of Directors (missing are President Kevin Snell, Asst. Treasurer Loren Barisch, and Deb Barisch) From Left to right: Dr. Edward Beck, Dr. Paul Gottfried, Dr. Joseph Abraham, Treasurer and Shamus Larry Kapenstein, Keith Barash, Marlin Toser, Vice President Marlene Snell, Roxanne Toser, Elisabeth Ellenbogen, Secretary Bruce Baron, Esq.
Dedication of the Rebuilt Steps and Façade at Historic B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Middletown, Pennsylvania
Ben Kapenstein speaking on behalf of the Middletown Borough Council
Dedication of the Rebuilt Steps and Façade at Historic B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Middletown, PA
Mayor of Middletown, James Curry
Dedication of the Rebuilt Steps and Façade at Historic B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Middletown, PA
Jenny Miller speaking on behalf of the Middletown Area Historical Society
Dedication of the Rebuilt Steps and Façade at Historic B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Middletown, Pennsylvania
Sandy Cohen beneath the Memorial Plaque restored in the façade wall in honor of his grandfather, Israel Cohen, holding the Plaque honoring the Founders of the synagogue including Israel Cohen.
A "before" picture of the steps and facade
A "before" picture of the steps and facade

A warm and welcoming egalitarian conservative Jewish synagogue in Middletown, Pennsylvania.

 

Nissley at Water Streets
Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057

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    Middletown, PA 17057

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    Middletown, PA 17057

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