Did you ever wonder what happened to the pioneer Jews who moved Westward with the continental expansion.  Many of them settled in small towns like Parkersburg, Williamson, and Princeton, Virginia (now West Virginia).  The small merchant shops they built are gone, the sons and the daughters they educated have moved onward to larger cities, in most cases.  A few have stayed behind.   Our once thriving community of the 60's and 70's is now quite small.

We are actively seeking new members.  The property and housing in this area is extremely affordable (some say inexpensive).  The schools are very good- quite a few students  go on to Harvard and Princeton.  We invite you to "check us out".  If you are interested in our community, contact the webmaster for more information. 

If you are interested in joining our temple or making a donation, please contact

Al Ross; c/o Temple B'nai Israel;

1703  20th Street; Parkersburg, WV 26101

or email the webmaster.                  :)