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| Temple Beth Tzedek | |
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 The Temple in November, 2022 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Sect | Conservative |
| Region | Western New York |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Leadership | Rabbi Sara Rich |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°0′2.92″N 78°45′37.12″W / 43.0008111°N 78.7603111°W |
| Website | |
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Temple Beth Tzedek ( Hebrew: מקדש בית צדק, romanized: mqḏš ḇyṯ ṣḏq) is a Conservative Jewish synagogue in Getzville, New York.
History
The synagogue now known as Temple Beth Tzedek was a merger of two synagogues named Temple Beth El and Temple Shaarey Zedek in 2008. [1]
In 2018 Rabbi Samuel Barth was selected as the new Rabbi of Temple Beth Tzedek, succeeding Rabbi Perry Netter. [2]
The new building for the synagogue was completed in 2020 by Finegold Alexander Architects. [3] [4] The building had a more naturalistic look with glass emitting sun light every day in the main congregation room with the heavy use of timber and other wood materials to make it more nature-like. [5]
In February, 2024, Temple Beth Tzedek was one of the first places of worship in the world to receive universal design certification for their improvement of accessibility for the disabled. The project was led by Harvey Sanders, the chairman of the synagogue's Project Beit Tfilah Committee and Ed Steinfeld. [6]
After the 2023 Invasion of Israel, the synagogue openly showed support for Israel against Hamas. [7]
Throughout 2024 and the last two decades, with other religious communities losing members in western New York, Temple Beth Tzedek has gained many members. [8]
References
- ^ "Temple Beth Tzedek – Jewish Buffalo History Center". jewishbuffalohistory.org. 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Sommer, Mark (2018-07-30). "New rabbi named for Temple Beth Tzedek". The Buffalo News. ISSN 0745-2691. OCLC 8882862. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Finegold Alexander Architects Completes "Sanctuary in the Woods" for Temple Beth Tzedek". USGlass Magazine & USGNN News. 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Finegold Alexander Architects completes Temple Beth Tzedek; New "Sanctuary in the Woods" unites two Congregations". nyrej.com. 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Strauss, Alix (2020-05-31). "Bringing the Outside Inside Your Home". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Sommer, Mark (2024-02-12). "Jewish temple in Amherst certified for universal design". The Buffalo News. ISSN 0745-2691. OCLC 8882862. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "We Stand with Israel: Community Vigil". Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Buckley, Eileen (2024-03-26). "'I'm really proud to be on the frontlines of religion': New Gallup Poll finds drop in church attendance". WKBW-TV. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
