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Restoration

 

During the 1970s the Star of Israel building opened only during the High Holy Days.  It was derelict, with a leaking roof that would let water and bits of debris fall on the congregation during services.  As the congregation dwindled, the building was nearly sold.  However, it was saved by that small congregation and its leadership, and years later it was restored to its former glory and rededicated in Hanukkah 2011.

 

See this video about the history and restoration of our historic synagogue building!

In addition to restoring and updating the whole building, gorgeous stained glass windows are slowly being installed.  Susan Klein, stained glass artist, works with volunteers to create each window by hand.  Find out more about this amazing project in this article from the New Jersey Jewish Standard.

 

 

 


Restoration Film
View this film, produced in honor of our rededication in 2010, to learn more about the restoration of the Star of Israel building.

 

Stained Glass
Windows
The southern wall of the sanctuary features these splendid windows that narrate the story of Genesis 1:1-6:8
Mon, March 18 2024 8 Adar II 5784