| Beth Israel Congregation | |
|---|---|
Hebrew:בית ישראל | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Aaron Sherman(part-time) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 316 Park Avenue,Florence,South Carolina |
| Country | United States |
  Location inSouth Carolina | |
| Coordinates | 34°11′34″N79°46′42″W / 34.19278°N 79.77833°W /34.19278; -79.77833 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Established | 1912(as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1949 |
| Website | |
| bethisraelflorence | |
| [1][2] | |
Beth Israel Congregation (Hebrew:בית ישראל) is aReformJewishsynagogue located at 316 Park Avenue inFlorence,South Carolina, in the United States. Formally incorporated with the state of South Carolina in September 1912, Beth Israel grew out of theFlorence Hebrew Benevolent Association which was founded in 1887.[2][3]
A part-time rabbi, Aaron Sherman, became the spiritual leader of Beth Israel in August 2011. Leah Doberne-Schor also served as a part-time rabbi until August 2023.[4] In 2009, therabbi was Jeffrey Ronald.[1] For services that are conducted in the absence of a Rabbi, temple members lead services.
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