Articles written by Steven Friedman

Steven Friedman, j. the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California|Apr 26, 2013

In less than three weeks, the gutting will begin. After 58 years of use, the building that houses Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa will be getting a major face-lift. The synagogue will be gutted, renovated, expanded and modernized. The size of the sanctuary will be increased by 1,500 square feet, a second level will be added to one building and a new conference room will be built. In all, more than 5,700 square feet will be added. Beth Shalom held its final Shabbat service in its old building on April 12, and now will spend the next 12 months ...