The History of Congregation Beth El By jsackstein 1921 The synagogue board bought the land at Park Blvd and Belleview Avenue for $8000. Nov 1, 1921 A school building was erected first and the synagogue officially incorporated Dec 14, 1924 The first sanctuary was dedicated Nov 14, 1960 The congregation decided to buy a 10-acre parcel of land on Chapel Ave. in what was then known as Delaware County. 1967 Construction of the new building on Chapel Ave. began May 26, 1968 Dedication of Beth El on Chapel Avenue Apr 5, 2009 Members of Beth El walk 6½ miles transporting 10 Torahs to the new synagogue in Voorhees