32 Commercial St. Suite 2, Honesdale, PA 18431
Congregation beth israel
The oldest CONGREGATION continually operating in its original synagogue building built in 1856.
The Hebrew congregation was first formed in 1849 by ten German immigrant families, with services being held in the home of Mr. Waller, which was located on Upper Main Street. In 1856, the Delaware & Hudson Co., through the intercession of Russell F. Lord, donated the present riverbank site as a building lot. In addition, Mr. Lord donated money for the construction of a place of worship. The Temple was dedicated on September 10, 1856 and has the unique distinction of being the smallest synagogue in the United States. During the flood of 1942, when most of the riverbank structures were swept away, the little Temple stood, "It fell not for it was founded on a Rock."
Note what is at the top of the steeple and write it on line # 17 on your scavenger hunt form.
Proceed south on Court St. to the former Katz Factory building on the corner of 6th and Court St. and click the button below.
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