Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society

11/21/2025

We hope you'll join us for an evening of fellowship at our 70th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service hosted jointly with The Federated Church of Christ of Brooklyn!

The event will take place this coming Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00 PM at Temple Beth Israel, 39 Killingly Drive in Danielson, CT.

Donations will be collected for Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut and the Friends of Assisi Food Pantry.

Admission is free, and all are welcome. See you there!

09/14/2025

We're throwing a birthday party! Featuring live music, schmoozing, food, and beverages!

Did you know Temple Beth Israel (TBI) is turning 75?!

Before there was TBI Preservation Society, our historic building served Temple Beth Israel's congregation of largely immigrant families, welcomed by a small long-standing Jewish community. Built with the support of primarily Christian neighbors, Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society continues to open its doors to everyone through entertainment, educational, and ritual events.

Come celebrate with us!

A celebratory evening of music, friendship, and a nosh in honor of Temple Beth Israel's 75th anniversary.

05/11/2025

Statement of Congratulations on the Elevation of Pope Leo XIV

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his elevation to the papacy. As a Jewish organization committed to justice, compassion, and interfaith collaboration, we are heartened by his long-standing commitment to social justice, care for the poor, environmental stewardship, and the deepening of interreligious dialogue.

In a world urgently in need of moral clarity and collective action, we are hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will be a powerful voice for the dignity of all people, the protection of our planet, and the pursuit of peace across faiths and nations. We look forward to the continued strengthening of Jewish–Catholic relations and to working in shared purpose to advance equity, human rights, and the common good.

May his leadership bring wisdom, courage, and healing in the years ahead.

Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society
Danielson, CT

04/24/2025

04/11/2025

Next year, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Right now, many organizations are preparing for the anniversary here in Connecticut and beyond.

This hour, we hear from some of those institutions about their anniversary plans, the importance of learning from the past, and more.

The conversation was originally recorded at Connecticut’s America 250 2025 Conference held at the University of Connecticut and organized by CT Humanities.

GUESTS:

Tom Schuch: Archival Historian at the New London County Historical Society

Norman Berman: President of the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society

Sylvester Salcedo: Connecticut Veteran and Content Developer

Anne Dropick: Executive Director, Eidetic Productions, Inc.

Jason Mancini: Executive Director of CT Humanities and Vice Chair of Connecticut’s America 250 Commission

Next year will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This hour, we hear how different Connecticut institutions plan to recognize the anniversary.

04/04/2025

Join us for a lively and interactive afternoon filled with storytelling, singing, rituals, and celebration, making it a perfect event to bring your family and friends. We will rejoice in the return of spring as we tell the ancient story of liberation, contemplate oppression and slavery today, and ce...

04/04/2025

We have a few seats left at our 15th Annual Interfaith Community Passover Seder! Sunday, 4/6/25, 2:00pm

Refreshments will be served, and while there is no admission charge, we will gladly accept donations for our honored guests, the Friends of Assisi Food Pantry.

Join us for a lively and interactive afternoon filled with storytelling, singing, rituals, and celebration, making it a perfect event to bring your family and friends. We will rejoice in the return of spring as we tell the ancient story of liberation, contemplate oppression and slavery today, and ce...

03/13/2025

Join us for a lively and interactive afternoon filled with storytelling, singing, rituals, and celebration, making it a perfect event to bring your family and friends. We will rejoice in the return of spring as we tell the ancient story of liberation, contemplate oppression and slavery today, and celebrate freedom – past, present, and future. We will ask difficult questions, search for meaningful answers, and explore shared traditions and values. Our commitment to the community will be highlighted as we support our local food pantry and dedicate ourselves to working together to create a better and more beautiful world. www.tbipreservation.org/events

02/23/2025

Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society
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For immediate release: February 21, 2024

Temple Beth Israel Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Yearlong Series of Special Events

Danielson, CT – Temple Beth Israel, an historic cornerstone of the Jewish community in northeastern Connecticut, proudly announces the celebration of its 75th anniversary in 2025. The milestone will be honored with a robust calendar of events, bringing together the community in a spirit of reflection, celebration, and interfaith collaboration.

Founded in response to the arrival of Holocaust survivors in the years following World War II, Temple Beth Israel transformed a small Jewish presence in Danielson from just 10 families to nearly 70. For the past 15 years, the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society – comprised of many children and grandchildren of the Temple’s original founder – has operated the synagogue as a hub for education, social justice programming, and historic preservation with its mission to safeguard the incredible stories of its founding families and ensure the Temple remains a vibrant part of the community.

A YEAR OF CELEBRATION

The 75th-anniversary observance will feature a rich variety of events throughout the year, including:

* 15th Annual Interfaith Community Passover Seder – Let All Who Are Hungry – on 4/6/25
* Rhythm Rendezvous Concert Series, featuring world renowned jazz legend Greg Abate and his All-Star Quintet, including Phil Palonen, Diamond Centofanti, Lou Bocciarelli, and Zac Casher on 5/3/25
* High Holiday Services – September/October
* Gala 75th Anniversary Celebration – October
* 70th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – November

“Temple Beth Israel’s legacy is one of resilience, faith, and community,” said Preservation Society president, Norman Berman. “As we mark 75 years, we not only honor our past but also reaffirm our commitment to interfaith dialogue, cultural enrichment, and social justice.”

Since its founding, Temple Beth Israel has been more than a place of worship—it has been a home for education, interfaith understanding, and community action. All are welcome to join in this year of celebration. For more information about events or to learn more about the history of Temple Beth Israel, visit www.tbipreservation.org.

ABOUT TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL

Founded in 1949 to serve the growing Jewish community in Danielson, Temple Beth Israel has played a vital role in local history. Now operated by the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society – led by descendants of its original founders – it remains a center for education, social justice, and historical preservation, honoring the legacy of those who built it and offering inspiration to all.

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02/18/2025

Purchase your tickets today! www.tbipreservation.org/events

01/27/2025

Dear Friends,

Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation, by the advancing Red Army during WWII, of the former German N**i Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp located in then German-occupied Poland.

To make sure the world never forgets the atrocities and their victims, the UN proclaimed this date to be the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

We might take a moment to remember them and think about how we might honor their memory.

Here is a touching tribute:

“Wiegala” is a lullaby written by Jewish poet and composer Ilse Weber. She composed the song while imprisoned in the Theresienstadt concentration camp, where...