Congregation Beth Israel, Modern Orthodox synagogue in Metairie, Louisiana.
Congregation Beth Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in Metairie on West Esplanade Avenue. The building combines traditional architectural design with contemporary features and serves as a center for regular worship and community gatherings.
The congregation was founded in 1904 and originally housed on Carondelet Street. After significant damage from a major storm, the community relocated to its current Metairie location in 2012.
The congregation supports Jewish education through collaborative programs with the local Day School and provides weekly Torah study sessions.
The location is accessible to visitors and provides a quiet space for prayer and reflection. The community organizes regular meetings and learning opportunities for those interested from the surrounding area.
During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the congregation lost seven Torah scrolls and over 3000 prayer books to flooding at their previous location.
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