Religious studies' Alanna Cooper discusses the collapse the Beth Israel synagogue in Mahanoy City
A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region
The Forward: Alanna Cooper, assistant professor and the Abba Hillel Silver Chair of Jewish Studies, said the collapse of the Beth Israel synagogue in Mahanoy City reflects a broader loss of tight-knit community, driven by mobility and digital life.
