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Temple Beth Israel (Hartford, Connecticut)

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Temple Beth Israel is a historic Jewish synagogue building at 21 Charter Oak Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. It is a 2-1/2 story brick structure with a brownstone foundation and stone trime. It was designed by George Keller and built in 1875-76 for a Jewish congregation established in 1843. It is the only known High Victorian Romanesque work of Keller, who was one of Hartford's leading architects of the second half of the 20th century. The temple was used by that congregation until 1935, when it was sold to the Calvary Temple congregation, which occupied it until 1974.The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Address: 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford 06106
State: CT
City: Hartford
Street Number: 21 Charter Oak Avenue
Zip Code: 06106
categories: synagogue


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Reviews
I have been a member of Beth Israel for about thirty-five years. I have formed a great many close friendships there and it has truly become my social center. In addition to its excellent religious school and a truly outstanding clergy team, Beth Israel has an open and welcoming feel to it. I have found that it goes out of its way to make everyone feel comfortable from the moment they enter the building. Beth Israel has a long and storied presence in Greater Hartford but it is every bit a contemporary Reform synagogue. Although firmly grounded in its classical roots, Beth Israel has evolved with the times. Overall, I find it to be a vibrant, engaging, socially conscious congregation that I am proud to call my spiritual home.
One of the most welcoming congregations we have ever attended. We have made so many friends here and have enjoyed the many adult educational opportunities provided. An amazing assortment of these during COVID kept us in touch with the clergy and friends. Our thanks for making a home for us after our move to Connecticut. Our daughter's family has also joined.
I had the great fortune of photographing a wedding ceremony there this past weekend. I was so moved by the way in which the Rabbi conducted the ceremony. He had the ability to relax everyone and get us all focused on the purity and meaning of the ceremony in a way that was moving and perceptive to modern life. I photograph many Jewish ceremonies and I was very touched and honored to hear this Rabbi speak. The architecture and interior of the synagogue itself is inspiring and breathtaking. A true treasure to have this synagogue in Connecticut!
A warm, welcoming community. Despite the challenges of physical distancing that Covid has made necessary, CBI has maintained its ability to connect its congregants and visitors. Its clergy, staff and dedicated volunteers collectively guide it forward.
I would have given a five if I was asked before Rosh Hashana. Unfortunately, I am not able to go to Elizabeth Park due to being handicapped. I had to endure a service I couldn't recognize as a Reform jew. The music was beautiful, the canto sang beautifully, the sermon was excellent; but the service was meaningless. There was no participation. There were very few prayers in english. We jumped all over the prayer book and sometimes the Rabbi couldn't find the page. I have been going to Haas hall for the traditional Reform service. I now question my desire to attend Yom Kippur services and my membership in a synagogue that is straying too far from its Germanic reform roots. I have been a contributor but will not be anymore, at least until I can say i recognize the service. there are enough Conservative synagogues i West Hartford. We don't need another one. I have spoken to a number of my friends who have the same opinion of the service
Rabbi Michael Pincus and his new clergy partners, Rabbi Andi Fliegel and Cantor Lauren Phillips, are combining their impressive individual strengths to lead CBI into a future well worthy of its illustrious past. Come meet them and see for yourself.
Congregation Beth Israel is a GEM. It is welcoming, spiritual, social and active in the community. It feels like coming home!
I feel a sense of calm whenever I am here. The clergy and staff are all wonderful to talk to, and it's an amazing community who care a lot about their local larger community!
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