Beth Israel Synagogue (Roanoke, Virginia)

Beth Israel
Hebrew: בית ישראל
The synagogue's Ionic portico façade, as seen off Franklin Road
Religion
Affiliation	Conservative Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Synagogue
Leadership	Rabbi Fabian Werbin
Status	Active
Location
Location	920 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia
Country	United States
Location in Virginia
Geographic coordinates	37°15′53″N 79°56′45″W / 37.264755°N 79.945935°W / 37.264755; -79.945935
Architecture
Architect(s)	Frye and Stone
Type	Synagogue
Style	Classical Revival
Date established	1900 (as a congregation)
Completed	1925
Materials	Brick
Website
www.bethisraelroanoke.org
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Beth Israel Synagogue (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Conservative synagogue located at 920 Franklin Road in Roanoke, Virginia, in the United States. The synagogue was founded in 1900, and as of 2009, it had a membership of approximately 160 families and individuals.^[1]

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

Rabbi Fabian Werbin commenced in 2008.^[1]

• Beth Israel Synagogue: 100th Anniversary 1902-2002. Roanoke, VA: Beth Israel Synagogue. 2001.

• Official website

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