Congregation Beth Israel, Asheville

Name: Congregation Beth Israel
Address: Asheville, United States

#68 among attractions in Asheville

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Congregation Beth Israel is an independent, traditional egalitarian Jewish congregation, located at 229 Murdock Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 1899 as Bikur Cholim, it was an Orthodox breakaway from Asheville's existing synagogue. It hired its first full-time rabbi in 1909, opened a religious school in 1911, and acquired its first building, which burnt down in 1916, in 1913. ()

Completed: 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 35°36'50"N, 82°33'6"W

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Norwood ParkAsheville United States

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Congregation Beth Israel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Omni Grove Park Inn, Basilica of St. Lawrence, Botanical Gardens at Asheville, Mountain Bogs National Wildlife Refuge.

0.7 miNE
Reportedly haunted, Golf, Spa
The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville
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1.2 miS
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Botanical garden, Garden, Park
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1.1 miSW
Protected area
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Church
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Nature, Mountain
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1.1 miS
Temple, Event space, Theater
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1.2 miS
Skyscraper
Buncombe County Courthouse, Asheville
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35°35'47"N • 82°33'7"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congregation Beth Israel?

Nearby attractions include Norwood Park Historic District, Asheville (4 min walk), Grove Park Historic District, Asheville (11 min walk), St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Asheville (11 min walk), Proximity Park Historic District, Asheville (14 min walk).

How to get to Congregation Beth Israel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congregation Beth Israel:

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Asheville Bus Station (36 min walk)