75th Anniversary Celebration Renewing Our Connections
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Shabbat Services
begin at 10:00 am
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75th anniversary gift
ARTHUR STERN GLASS ART:
The 75th anniversary of our building in April was a great time to introduce this art by Arthur Stern, a Benicia glass artist who died in 2021. His widow, Sushanna Stern, donated this work to our synagogue in time for our celebration. Arthur Stern’s family was one of the founding families of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
Discover Our Story
It is interesting to note, that this Community was actually organized in 1910 and was known as “Sons & Daughters of Israel ”. Meetings and services were held in rented halls and private homes. In 1920, the first building at 512 York St , Vallejo was purchased. The Community was organized into the first formal Vallejo synagogue. On December 6, 1925, the mortgage on this building was redeemed.
On August 22, 1945 the present property at 1256 Nebraska St , Vallejo , was purchased. Ground-breaking ceremonies were held on April 20, 1947. On April 11, 1948, the present synagogue building was dedicated. The community hired its first rabbi – Rabbi Sol Horowitz. Its official name became Congregation B’nai Israel .
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Congregation B’nai Israel
Street Address: 1256 Nebraska St,
Mail: P.O. Box 3066, Vallejo, CA 94590
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Sundays and Wednesdays:
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Shabbat Services
Friday 7:00pm Saturday 10:00am
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3rd Monday Every Month at 7:00pm
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