Temple Beth Israel was built in a spirit of community warmth and welcome.  When Jewish refugees arrived and settled in the Killingly Connecticut area, they were greeted with warmth and generosity.  The churches, civic organizations, banks, and businesses all welcomed these strangers from another world, embraced them, supported them, and helped with fundraising for the Temple building.  Because the Jewish community in the area is so small, the Preservation Society is committed to working in partnership with all of the local faith organizations to celebrate the things that we share in common.
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​In the mid 1950s, Temple Beth Israel and the Federated Church of Christ in Brooklyn agreed to create an annual interfaith Thanksgiving ritual holding services at the Temple and the Church on alternating years.  That tradition has continued every year for over sixty years. It is one of the highlights of the calendar for both organizations and is well attended every year.  In addition, members of the Preservation Society are active members of the Killingly Brooklyn Interfaith Council working with local faith organizations to enhance the spiritual and cultural life of the community.  The Preservation Society warmly welcomes people of all faiths to all of its religious services and programs which stress themes and values that are shared in common by all people of good will.