What's new at Temple B'nai Israel?

Temple B'nai Israel was awarded a Save America's Treasures grant from the National Park Service in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This grant will fund electrical system upgrades, installation of a fire suppression system, the replacement of the HVAC system, roof repairs, and the restoration of the interior plasterwork. This marks the most significant phase of restoration work at the temple in its history. We need your support to raise $500,000 in matching funds for this grant. Donate today to help us save this American treasure.
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​In 2019, we completed construction of a wheelchair access ramp to the historic sanctuary and restored and stabilized the roof and the historic dome. This first phase of construction marked the beginning of a multimillion-dollar restoration and renovation project that will enhance accessibility, restore the historic structure, and preserve the building in perpetuity.
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In 2020, we began the process of replacing the outdated electrical system with support from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's Community Heritage Preservation Grant program. Once the restoration is complete, the building will be consistently open as an event space, community arts hub, and museum telling the story of Jewish life in Natchez.

​Temple B'nai Israel is one of the Mississippi Heritage Trust's Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in Mississippi.