Temple Israel will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its rebuilt synagogue with a dedication program and community barbecue on Sunday, July 26.
The program will honor the generations whose dedication to Torah, worship and community laid the foundation for the synagogue, while recognizing current members who continue to carry the legacy forward. Following the dedication and procession, guests are invited to enjoy a barbecue lunch. An archive display highlighting 140 years of Temple Israel’s history will also be featured, along with raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle.
Temple Israel’s current building opened in July 2016, after the congregation’s former synagogue was lost to a roof collapse caused by heavy snow and ice in December 2013.
The celebration is open to the community. There is no charge for the barbecue lunch, but reservations are required by Friday, July 10, by contacting the temple office at 607-723-7461 or office@templeisraelvestal.org.