Temple Beth El, 19th-century synagogue in Alpena, United States
Temple Beth El is a synagogue in Alpena featuring simple architectural lines and stained glass windows that bring colored light into the interior prayer spaces. The building at White Street has served as a house of worship for the local Jewish community since its establishment.
The building was founded in 1889 by Jewish settlers including Julius Myers, who established the Hebrew Benevolent Society as its predecessor. This early organization grew into the synagogue that continues serving the community today.
The synagogue serves as a gathering place for worshippers in the region and maintains connections with other Jewish communities across Michigan and Ontario through collaborative networks. The spaces are actively used for regular services and community meetings.
The building is visible from the street and reachable by foot from downtown, though it sits on a quieter street rather than a main thoroughfare. To visit the interior, it is best to arrange a visit in advance with the synagogue community.
This is the sole synagogue serving the entire northeastern region of lower Michigan with religious services. The building's archives and documents are housed at Wayne State University and available for researchers to study.
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