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Synagogue/Society Identification
Synagogue/Society ID: USA-00788
Synagogue/Society Name: Beth Israel Congregation
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Synagogue/Society Location
Country: USA
State:Pennsylvania
City: Washington
Street: 265 North Ave.
Synagogue/Society Details
Number of Memorials: 521
Number of Photographs: 521
Synagogue/Society Description: Beth Israel Congregation was founded in Washington, Pa. in 1890. It opened a synagogue downtown in 1902 and relocated to a new synagogue at the edge of the city in 1955. The synagogue was sold in 2024. The Beth Israel plaques include names associated with Tree of Life Congregation in nearby Canonsburg. Plaques photographed by Eric Lidji). English transcription by Kathy Holter. Hebrew transcription by Zivi Avirez. For more information visit https://rauhjewisharchives.org/entry/washington and https://rauhjewisharchives.org/entry/canonsburg/
Data last updated: 01/07/2026

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