Congregation Beth Or
| Congregation Beth Or | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Maple Glen, Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Pennsylvania | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°11′1″N 75°11′25″W / 40.18361°N 75.19028°W |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Synagogue |
| Date established | 1955 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 2006 |
| Website | |
| bethor | |
Congregation Beth Or (transliterated from Hebrew as "House of Light") is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located in Maple Glen, a northern suburb of Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
History
[edit]Beth Or was established in 1955 in Mount Airy.[1][2] In 1974, the congregation moved to Spring House,[3] until relocating in 2006 to its current home in Maple Glen. The dedication of the new synagogue on May 15, 2006, was attended by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.[2]
Rabbi Gregory Marx has led Beth Or since 1989.[1] In 2018, Associate Rabbi Jason Bonder joined the congregation.[4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Saffren, Jarrad (December 13, 2022). "Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen Continues to Thrive". Jewish Exponent. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Campisi, Jon (May 16, 2006). "Dedication celebration". Ambler Gazette. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Adam (August 21, 2001). "Synagogue finds new home as camp prepares to close". Ambler Gazette. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Maple Glen synagogue welcomes new associate rabbi". Montgomery Media. July 18, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
