Congregation Beth Israel, is a former

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congregation and

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, located at 203 East 37th Street, in

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neighborhood of

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, United States.

History

The synagogue building was erected in 1928. The congregation membership declined with the migration of the local Jewish populace to wealthier areas of Brooklyn and to the suburbs. The synagogue building became defunct , and the congregation sold its building to Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day at that time. The former synagogue building was listed on the

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in 2009. It is a two-story rectangular structure of buff brick, with

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and Neoclassical style elements. It has a

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front façade with round arch windows. It features the

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on the front fence, the stained glass windows, pews, and plaster work. ''See also:''

References

External links

New York Landmarks Conservancy website
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