Congregation Beth Israel will hold its annual Prospective Member BBQ and Shabbat Services at the synagogue this Friday evening, September 1, beginning at 6 p.m. The BBQ takes place at 6 p.m. and the services will follow at 7 p.m.

Members of the Jewish community are invited to join us this Friday for a very special Shabbat. (In the event of inclement weather, we'll eat indoors.)

No RSVP is necessary.

Honesdale's historic 174-year-old Congregation Beth Israel will soon celebrate the Jewish New Year and all are welcome to join.

Founded in 1849, the congregation met in homes until the synagogue building was built in 1856 on land donated by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. It is the oldest synagogue in Northeastern Pennsylvania and Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest, continually operating synagogue in its original building in North America.

For more information, email  Bethisraelhonesdale@gmail.com.