North Country Reform Temple, Reform synagogue in Glen Cove, New York, US
North Country Reform Temple–Ner Tamid is a Reform Jewish synagogue at 86 Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove, New York. The current building, dedicated in 1985, replaced an earlier synagogue destroyed by fire; a single column from that earlier building stands at the front. The congregation also runs a K–5 religious school and a URJ-affiliated youth group.
The congregation's first self-owned temple, acquired in May 1957, was the former Gilded Age mansion "Ken Klare," built in 1906. A fire on February 17, 1982, set by a janitor, destroyed the building except for one column. Congregation Tifereth Israel and St. Paul's Episcopal Church sheltered the congregation until the new synagogue was completed on February 10, 1985.
The congregation serves local families through educational programs for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and adult learning opportunities throughout the year. These initiatives shape how the community transmits its traditions and values to younger members.
The synagogue is at 86 Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove, with the entrance facing the road. Visitors can arrange a tour by appointment; contact the office ahead of time to confirm access and any attendance options.
A single column from the original 1956 structure was preserved and stands at the building's entrance today. This architectural detail serves as a symbol of the congregation's continuity through the fire and rebuilding.
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