September 1, 2022
The Jewish community of Helena, Montana, has officially reacquired Temple Emanu-El, 87 years after the original congregation closed its doors.
“We are thrilled to have succeeded in this monumental effort,” said Rebecca Stanfel of the Montana Jewish Project, which bought the property from the Helena Catholic Diocese.
Stanfel and Catholic Bishop Austin Vetter signed documents formalizing the acquisition in a ceremony outside the synagogue on August 19. A crowd of about 100 looked on.
Source: Montana Jewish Project Succeeds in Buying Back Helena Synagogue