Steeple(less) Sunday: Temple Beth Or

Temple Beth Or, 'House of Light',

is on Creedmoor Road, which is not far from our home; however, it is on a side of the road we rarely travel except weekends and I often forget my camera.

During the holidays, getting pictures of this beautiful Temple was on the top of my to do list. 

 Temple Beth Or has been an active Reform congregration in Raleigh since 1912.  It is nestled in a beautiful setting amongst

many hardwoods.  Ever though it is off a busy street the setting is very tranquil.  This is the view you have as soon as you turn in the driveway. 

 It was founded by a Jewish group associated with the Hebrew Sunday School Society in Raleigh. Originally it was located on Hillsborough Street, just a few blocks from N. C. State University,

Meredith College and St. Mary's College. The congregation moved to this location in 1978.  The Religious School wing was added in 1984 and the Education Building was dedicated in 1999.  There are

currently over 500 member familities dedicated to the service of their faith and to each other.  Many beautiful windows and angles make this a very unique Temple.  As you can see this was taken right after the big snow of December 25 and 27, 2010.

 The roof is cedar, I love how the moss is growing naturally on it.

 I absolutely love the angles in this picture.  I think the straight

trunk of the tree intensifies the angles and windows

 I found these two reserved parking places very interesting.

The first one is for the Rabbi

After a little reseach I found out the President of the congregation is the Chief Executive Officer

We just never know what beauty will be down a road until we make the turn.