Temple Beth Israel (Sharon, Pennsylvania)

For similarly named synagogues, see Beth Israel.
Temple Beth Israel
Religion
AffiliationJudaism (1888–2013)
Christianity (since 2014)
Ecclesiastical or organizational status
OwnershipGreater New and Living Way Temple of the Apostolic Faith
StatusClosed as a synagogue (2013);
merged with Congregation Rodef Sholom of Youngstown, Ohio
Location
Location840 Highland Road, Sharon, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Temple Beth Israel (Sharon, Pennsylvania) is located in Pennsylvania
Temple Beth Israel (Sharon, Pennsylvania)
Location of the former synagogue in Pennsylvania
Geographic coordinates41°14′20″N 80°29′38″W / 41.238863°N 80.493822°W / 41.238863; -80.493822
Architecture
Date established1888 (as a congregation)
Completed
  • 1903 (first synagogue)
  • 1950 (Highland Road)
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Temple Beth Israel was a Jewish synagogue located at 840 Highland Road in Sharon, Pennsylvania, in the United States.[2] Originally called House of Israel Congregation, it was founded in 1888[3] as an Orthodox congregation[4] by Eastern European Jews.[1] The congregation merged with Congregation Rodef Sholom of Youngstown, Ohio in July, 2013;[5] and the former synagogue building was sold to a Christian church in 2014.

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  5. ^ Lionis, Linda (August 24, 2013). "Merger, installation, anniversaries marked by Rodef Sholom". Youngstown Vindicator. Retrieved December 9, 2013.