 It’s a beautiful synagogue, and I look forward to its next 500 years.” That year marked Greene's 13th and final year as the congregation's rabbi.As of 2016 the congregation's Rabbi is Ira Samuel Grussgott, the Cantor is Aron Heller, the Executive Director is Marvin Krakower and the President is Jesse Glick.Ground was broken in 1947 for a new synagogue, on lots 250' x 175' that were purchased in 1943 and 1945, responding to the need for a larger one.