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| Temple Beth-El |
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| Basic information |
| Location |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Geographic coordinates |
29.44867 & -98.49783 |
| Religious affiliation |
Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical status |
Active |
| Website |
http://www.beth-elsa.org |
| Architectural description |
| Architect/s |
Simon and Senter |
| Direction of facade |
East |
| Year completed |
1927 |
| Construction cost |
$90,510 USD |
| Specifications |
- For other temples called Beth-El see Temple Beth-El.
Temple Beth-El is a synagogue located in San Antonio, Texas. Originally founded in 1874, Temple Beth-El is the oldest synagogue in south Texas. The current temple at the corner of Belknap and W. Ashby, just north of San Antonio Community College. Temple Beth-El is a Reform Judaism congregation. Known as one of San Antonio's more contemporary places of worship, Temple Beth-El is very open in their support of the Jewish and GLBT community.[1] Current Rabbi is Barry Bloch, Former Rabbi Samuel Stahl led the Temple until his retirement in 2003.
[edit] References
- ^ Progressive Pulpits. SanAntonioCurrent.com. February 15, 2006. Accessed January 4, 2007.
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