Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur services set at Congregation Beth Israel in Honesdale

Tri-County Independent
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Honesdale's 174-year-old Congregation Beth Israel will soon celebrate the Jewish New Year, and all are welcome to join.

Rabbi Elliott Kleinman will conduct the High Holy Day services with cantorial soloist Juliet Morris beginning with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New year, on Friday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m., and continuing on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will begin with the Kol Nidre service on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on Monday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m.

Rabbi Kleinman is the rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel. He also serves as the chief program and marketing officer for JCC Mid-Westchester. Juliet Morris is a lyric coloratura soprano and crossover artist, who is quickly gaining attention for her storytelling and versatile vocals.

Founded in 1849, the congregation met in homes until the synagogue building was built in 1856 on land donated by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. It is the oldest synagogue in Northeastern Pennsylvania and Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest continually operating synagogue in its original building in North America.In addition to High Holy Day serves, the congregation holds regular Shabbat services each month. Beth Israel also has an active religious school for children. More information about the schedule and the congregation can be found at congregationbethisraelhonesdale.org.

Congregation Beth Israel is located at 615 Court St., Honesdale. In 2023-2024, Congregation Beth Israel will celebrate 175 years of Jewish community in Honesdale. Rabbi Elliott Kleinman serves the congregation.
Congregation Beth Israel is located at 615 Court St., Honesdale. In 2023-2024, Congregation Beth Israel will celebrate 175 years of Jewish community in Honesdale. Rabbi Elliott Kleinman serves the congregation.

During 2023-2024, Congregation Beth Israel will celebrate 175 years of Jewish community in Honesdale.

"Visitors and those wishing to join are welcome to worship with us and begin this New Year by celebrating in this beautiful and historic building located at 615 Court Street in Honesdale," Cheryl Badner, Congregation Beth Israel administrator, stated.

Call 570-253-2222 or email bethisraelhonesdale@gmail.com to attend services, learn more about the 175th anniversary celebrations, or to inquire about the educational programs and membership.

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