Houston Jewish Herald-Voice

Jewish synagogues in the city of Oklahoma is the ring that holds the Jewish communities in the city together and very well communicated. B’nai Israel Synagogue and Temple Emanuel synagogues are brothers and two of the largest in Oklahoma City. The congregation of Reform Jewish Temple B’nai Israel, located at 4901 North Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, is the oldest active Jewish congregation in the state of Oklahoma. Founded in May 1903, the congregation was led by Rabbi Joseph Blatt 1906-1946, Rabbi Joseph Levenson until 1976, and Rabbi David A. Packman until 2004, and is currently led by Rabbi Barry Cohen, who has taken on July 1, 2004. Sister to the Temple Emanuel Synagogue B’nai Israel Synagogue is an egalitarian society, a traditional synagogue, conservative. Home to some 200 individuals and family members, the congregation was founded June 17, 1904. This is a congregation in which women participate with men in religious activities. The synagogue emphasizes the preservation of their heritage, and the morning minyan only in Oklahoma City. Another important point of Emanuel Synagogue is the study of Torah and its relevance to the modern world. Some members of Emanuel Synagogue also belong to the Temple B’nai Israel. Chabad Community Center is another center for learning and the Jewish experience in Oklahoma City. The center offers a wide range of interesting programs for people of Jewish faith, including the Passover Seder, cooking shows, conferences and debates. It s a spiritual companion of every Jew, educating them about various aspects of faith and heritage that has a Jew. The Jewish synagogue in Oklahoma City are still active in the vibrant cultural scene in the city.