B'nai Jacob Synagogue (Middletown, Pennsylvania) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids B'nai Jacob Synagogue |
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B'nai Jacob Synagogue, September 2012
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi: vacant |
| Status | Active |
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| Location | Nissley and Water Streets, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057 |
| Country | United States |
 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1906 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1906 |
| Materials | Brick |
The B'nai Jacob Synagogue is a very old and important Jewish place of worship. It's located in a town called Middletown, in Pennsylvania, USA. This synagogue follows a type of Judaism called Conservative Judaism.
A Look Back in Time
The B'nai Jacob Synagogue was built a long time ago, in 1906. Imagine, that's over 100 years old! It's a special building made of brick, and it has one main floor. The roof in the front has a pointed shape, like a triangle.
If you look at the front of the building, you'll see cool designs made from bricks. There are windows shaped like tall, pointed arches, and also a round window. Right at the very top of the front roof, there's a Star of David. This is a very important symbol for Jewish people.
This synagogue is extra special because it's the oldest building in Dauphin County that was built specifically to be a synagogue. Because of its history and unique design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Jewish history in Pennsylvania
