By the 1980s, Congregation Brith Sholom was ready to move from the South Side of Bethlehem. The community broke ground for the current building in 1985. Located at Jacksonville and Macada Roads, conveniently near newer housing and, at the time, the recently opened Highway 22, which connects with the Lehigh Valley’s other cities. That decision also gave the congregation space to build an addition that includes a second social hall, new bathrooms, a bridal room/children’s playroom, and storage.