Reception to promote synagogue’s renaissance

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Congregation Agudas Achim in Livingston Manor hold a public reception at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19 at the synagogue to acquaint the public with the community and its Renaissance project of restoring the historic building. There will be a few brief presentations relating to the history, programs and future of Agudas Achim, built 82 years ago by Izzy Brooks from his recollections of synagogues in Eastern Europe. It is the only building in Livingston Manor on the New York State and Federal Historic Register.

The exterior of the synagogue is showing its age and needs extensive renovation and repair. The congregation, an active Reform community with traditional roots, is having the building restored to its original magnificence.

The cost to fully complete the project will be over $100,000. Anyone wishing to make a donation to help preserve the historic Livingston Manor Synagogue should send their tax-deductible contribution to Agudas Achim (SOS), P.O. Box 714, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.

For more information call 845/439-5708 or 482-4100.