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OUR HISTORY

 

Congregation Beth El was first chartered in 1911 and created its permanent home in 1919 in a former historic church building. A Jewish cemetery located in nearby Northumberland also belongs to the congregation, predating the actual synagogue building.

 

Many establishing members were merchants who came to serve the coal region along the Susquehanna River trade route. We have been operating continuously, and with a rabbi, since that time.

 

In 2008 we opened a new building on our original property, expanding to a neighboring lot, continuing our legacy of being the only Jewish communal space in our area.

 

Coming Events

Shabbat Services

Please contact Rabbi Nina to find out about the time and location of our Shabbat services.  Services are held in person and also online via Zoom

Hebrew School

(Classes held in person and via Zoom)

Hebrew School for Young Children

For children under six years of age.  Please contact Rabbi Nina for specific details and for the Zoom link. 

Social Club

Come visit with friends: old and new, young and old.  Play cards, Mahjong, board games.  Watch movies.  Participate in a knitting circle.  Note: our of respect from the protection of our multi-generational participants, please wear a mask for these gatherings.  Pay attention to email announcements for times and locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Please consider making an ongoing donation to sponsor the following regular expenses:

Security System

Building Maintenance

Cleaning

Trash Disposal

Snow Removal

Kitchen

Postage

Copying

Insurance

Utilities

Internet

Website

Click here to go to our donation page.

Please indicate that you would like your contribution to go to the Operating Fund.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Are you struggling to pay for food?  The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s Food Stamps Helpline can help you apply for SNAP (Food Stamps). To apply call their free and confidential, bi-lingual toll-free number at 1.877.999.5964 or visit http://www.centralpafoodbank.org/SNAP for more information.

Congregation Beth El • 249 Arch Street, Sunbury PA 17801 • 570.286.1490 info@beth-el-sunbury.org

 

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