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Chicago couple transforms rundown former synagogue into shared community space


The exterior of Chicago s former B nei Bezalel building in Woodlawn. (Naomi Waxman/JTA)
The former Congregation B nai Bezalel building in Chicago s Woodlawn neighborhood hasn t held a synagogue in more than half a century. Now a local Jewish couple plan to rehabilitate the space into a carbon-neutral living and co-working facility, with Jewish components. (Naomi Waxman/JTA)
Chicago s former B nei Bezalel building changed hands among several South Side churches over the decades, but signs of its Jewish roots remained like pews featuring Star of David carvings. The planned renovation will put some of these artifacts from the original congregation on display. (Naomi Waxman/JTA) ....

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