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Temple_Beth_Israel_(Fresno,_California) Latitude and Longitude:

36°50′04″N 119°47′57″W / 36.834457°N 119.799272°W / 36.834457; -119.799272
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Beth Israel
Hebrew: בית ישראל
Religion
Affiliation Reform Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Synagogue
LeadershipRabbi Rick Winer
StatusActive
Location
Location6622 North Maroa Avenue, Fresno, California
CountryUnited States
Temple Beth Israel (Fresno, California) is located in California
Temple Beth Israel (Fresno, California)
Location in California
Geographic coordinates 36°50′04″N 119°47′57″W / 36.834457°N 119.799272°W / 36.834457; -119.799272
Architecture
Type Synagogue architecture
Date established1919 (as a congregation)
Website
tbifresno.org
[1]

Temple Beth Israel ( Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 6622 North Maroa Avenue in Fresno, California, in the United States. Founded in 1919, it was the first and remains the oldest synagogue in the San Joaquin Valley. [2] [3]

As of 2011, the rabbi was Rick Winer. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b SHABBAT Service - Rabbi Rick Winer's Installation Service Archived 2013-04-16 at archive.today, Synagogue website, November 11, 2011. Accessed May 30, 2012.
  2. ^ History, Synagogue website. Accessed May 30, 2012.
  3. ^ Hunter, Pat; Stevens, Janice (September 2007). Fresno's Architectural Past: Volume II. Craven Street Books. ISBN  9780941936972.