Wind, Rain and Quake Threaten NJ Landmark

Members of the Temple B'nai Israel say the synagogue is a moldy shell of what it used to be because of last summer's earthquake and heavy rains.

Last summer's earthquake created cracks in a Burlington City landmark and the heavy rains that came within a month of the quake heavily damaged Temple B'nai Israel.

Members of the congregation tell NBC10's Terry Ruggles that Temple B'nai Israel is a cold and moldy shell of what it once was.

Services have been held there for almost 100 years, the building itself has been around since 1801 and is on the National Historic Register.

The water damage from last summer's severe weather is so bad, the interior had to be gutted. Pews that were in the sanctuary are pilled in the activity room which is missing part of the floor. Pictures and prayer books had to be moved off the floor to keep them from getting moldy, according to members of the congregation.

Temple B'nai Israel told NBC10 it has received word it will get something from its insurance company to help repair the damage.
 

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