Congregation Beth Israel, Historic synagogue in East Flatbush, United States
Congregation Beth Israel is a two-story synagogue with buff-colored brick construction and Romanesque Revival features, including rounded arch windows across its three-part front facade. The building displays typical religious architecture from the early twentieth century with careful attention to structural detail.
The synagogue was founded in 1928 as a center for the Jewish community in East Flatbush until demographic shifts in 1970 led to its repurposing. The building later became the Mount Zion Church, reflecting changes in the neighborhood's population.
The Star of David symbol appears on the front fence, while ornate plaster details and stained glass windows throughout reflect the Jewish heritage the building once served.
The building is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood along East 37th Street and is accessible by public transportation. Visitors should remember that it remains an active house of worship, so respectful behavior and appropriate dress are expected.
Architect Peter Millman designed this structure, which earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The designation acknowledges its importance as a preserved example of the borough's religious architecture.
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