The current rehabilitation of Congregation Beth Israel, which is listed on the State Register of Historic Places, is funded by a matching grant from Connecticut's Historic Restoration Fund.

Check back for a progress report - coming soon.

Past Renovations include:
The present Bima replaced a smaller, less-imposing one in 1935, the year when seating adjacent to that fixture was also rearranged to make room for the Bima. The Ladies Auxiliary extended a strong helping hand with fund-raising projects to help pay for this remodeling. The tall, artistically designed bronze lamps on either side of the Bima resulted from funds raised by the Chevra Thilim.
In 1961, a major improvement program "dressed-up" the downstairs vestry to make it more fashionable for social gatherings - including new folding tables and chairs. Its $1,250 cost was shared by the Ladies Auxiliary, Chevra Mishnayes, Chevra Thilim and caterer, Abe Flax.
Repair and reshaping of the outside towers, along with brick improvement and extensive roof repairs, took place in 1982; and in 1989 members Eli Shapiro, Harvey Schwartz and Edward Schwartz shared the $900 cost for installing new drapes in the sanctuary.

In between these key projects, there was a constant effort made to keep the Synagogue in good repair and its appearance appealing at all times.

adapted from 80 Distinguished Years, by Arthur Slutsky
Research consultant: Herbert B. Croog