HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale’s Congregation Beth Israel will mark the Jewish calendar’s High Holy Days beginning with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on Wednesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. and continue on September 25 at 10 a.m. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will begin with the Kol Nidre service on October 3 at 8 p.m. and will continue on October 4 at 10 a.m. The congregation will also observe Shabbat Shuva on Friday night, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join.

Founded in 1849, the congregation met in homes until the synagogue was built in 1856 on land donated by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. It is the oldest synagogue in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the second oldest synagogue housing its original congregation in the country.

Call 570/253-2222 or email bethisraelhonesdale@gmail.com to make reservations to attend services or to inquire about the religious school and membership.