Temple Beth Israel rabbi departs after 15 years, leaving congregation to move forward

After 15 years, Rabbi Rick Winer is departing Temple Beth Israel, a move temple leaders describe to Action News as a "bummer.
Observer-Reporter

The history of the Beth Israel congregation deserves to be remembered

In June, one of the most historic houses of worship in Washington County, the synagogue used by the Beth Israel Congregation, passed into history. The aging congregation with fewer members did not ...
WLOX

Congregation Beth Israel celebrates final night of Hanukkah

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Jewish observance of Hanukkah ends after Sunday night. The Congregation Beth-Israel celebrated the final night of the eight day festival at Gulfport Premium Outlets.
Jewish Journal

Congregation Beth Israel: Fond Memories of My Childhood Synagogue in LA’s Fairfax District

Original location of Congregation Beth Israel (1937), at 227 N. Olive St. Dedicated in 1902. Photo: Digital collection of the L.A. Public Library “A shul has nothing to do with wood, bricks and ...
The Clarion-Ledger

How one MS Baptist church, Beth Israel synagogue share a rich history

A Jackson, Mississippi synagogue was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack. Northminster Baptist Church offered its facilities to the Beth Israel Congregation while they rebuild. The two ...
The Jewish Exponent

Writing a New Torah: Beth Am Israel’s Sacred Journey Begins

Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley marked the start of its Torah, Ruach, Limmud Campaign with a Torah writing celebration weekend from April 3 to 6. The events included Torah writing sessions ...