Spotlight on the Hill – Temple Beth El celebrates renovation, nine decades
Over 250 people celebrated the renovation of Temple Beth El on Friday evening June 3. Rabbi Charles Briskin, Cantor Ilan Davidson, Beth El President Marc Kaiser and building campaign chairperson George Mayer led the ceremony.
The congregation also celebrated its 94 years in San Pedro, 60 of those years at the current 7th Street location. Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin, City Councilman Joe Buscaino, California State Senator Isadore Hall III and 44th District Congressional Representative Janice Hahn were among the guests. The following evening the community continued the celebration in the renovated Beit Midrash, a combination library, chapel and adult study space.
Photos by Boys and Girls Club
