Temple Beth El of Borough Park


Temple Beth El of Borough Park, now known as Young Israel Beth El of Borough Park, is a historic synagogue at 4802 15th Avenue in Borough Park, Brooklyn, New York.

Buildings

Founded as Congregation Beth El of Borough Park in August, 1902, it erected a brick building in 1906, at 12th Avenue and 41st Street. A three-story building that currently houses the organization was built between 1920 and 1923. It has Moorish and Egyptian design influences. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Both buildings are still in use as synagogues. The older building is the oldest synagogue building in Borough Park, and has been used by several different congregations. In 2017, trustees of the current owner of the 12th Avenue structure, Congregation Anshe Lubavitch, sold the building to developers, sparking controversy and a civil court case with some of the other members.
In the 1980s, the Young Israel of Borough Park merged with Congregation Beth El. The combined organization, though having fewer worshippers than in the 1980s, still uses the 1920s building.

Leaders

Beth El historically had a distinguished list of officials, including:
More recent names include:

Young Israel

The Young Israel of Boro Park was established well before World War II. One of its early rabbis was Rabbi Samuel Mirsky.
In the 1980s it merged with Congregation Beth El of Borough Park, which was founded in August, 1902.
Beth-El was and still is known for its famous cantors.
Young Israel's present rabbi previously served as youth leader; the Boro Park branch was known early on for its youth group.