Temple Beth Israel (Reformed)
Temple Beth Israel (Reformed)
The congregation of the Jewish Orthodox Church in this city is to be congratulated upon their growth and prosperity. Three years ago they started with a small congregation, and now have purchased a lot west of the courthouse, formerly the property of Mr. B. L. Young, where they expect at an early date to erect a synagogue. The officers and the ladies especially, deserve much praise for their untiring efforts and should have proper encouragement in their efforts to erect a church on the pretty site they recently purchased.
From The Commonwealth, July 21, 1911
Plans and specifications have been completed for the new $10,000 Jewish Synagogue to be erected on West Washington Street during the next few months. The contract for this beautiful new edifice will be awarded within a short time and the Ladies Society will buy the pipe organ and furnish the Synagogue, which complete will make the cost of the building and its furnishings easily $15,000.
From The Commonwealth, April 21, 1916
Contracts were signed yesterday afternoon for the erection of a Jewish Synagogue on the corner of Washington and Williamson Streets, to cost approximately $20,000. The contract was awarded to the contracting firm of Humphries and McGinnis of this city, work to begin within the near future. Contracts for wiring, heating, plumbing and furnishing have not yet been awarded. Mr. Leon Weiss, of New Orleans, is the architect who drew the plans.
When the furniture and organ are installed, the new home of this people will have cost approximately $25,000. The building is to be erected of pressed brick, stone and cement, the architecture to be of Moorish design. The roof will be of slate. The entire building will be modern in every particular and fireproof throughout. A Sunday school annex will be one of the modern and up-to-date features of the new Synagogue. It will be one of the handsomest structures of its kind in the state when finished.
The lot upon which the Synagogue is to be built is 60 by 150 feet, the building will take up practically all of the space.
From The Commonwealth, March 21, 1917
The new Temple of Beth Israel will be dedicated here on the Sunday of April 14.
Among those who will participate in these services are Dr. Merfeld, of Greenville, Dr. Marks, of Atlanta, Dr. A. Brill, of Meridian and Dr. Kory, of Vicksburg.
The Temple is now complete and is a beautiful structure and will lend grace and attractiveness to the already beautiful churches of the city, by its addition.
The officers of the building of the Temple are A. Weiler, president; A. Bernstein, vice-president; Robt. Herman, treasurer and Paul Bergson, secretary.
From The Commonwealth, March 27, 1918