The History of Congregation Beth El

By jsackstein

  • The synagogue board bought the land at Park Blvd and Belleview Avenue for $8000.

    The synagogue board bought the land at Park Blvd and Belleview Avenue for $8000.

  • A school building was erected first and the synagogue officially incorporated

    A school building was erected first and the synagogue officially incorporated

  • The first sanctuary was dedicated

    The first sanctuary was dedicated

  • The congregation decided to buy a 10-acre parcel of land on Chapel Ave. in what was then known as Delaware County.

    The congregation decided to buy a 10-acre parcel of land on Chapel Ave. in what was then known as Delaware County.

  • Construction of the new building on Chapel Ave. began

    Construction of the new building on Chapel Ave. began

  • Dedication of Beth El on Chapel Avenue

    Dedication of Beth El on Chapel Avenue

  • Members of Beth El walk 6½ miles transporting 10 Torahs to the new synagogue in Voorhees

    Members of Beth El walk 6½ miles transporting 10 Torahs to the new synagogue in Voorhees