The exterior of Chicago's former B'nei Bezalel building in Woodlawn. (Naomi Waxman/JTA) The former Congregation B'nai Bezalel building in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood hasn't held a synagogue in more than half a century. Now a local Jewish couple plan to rehabilitate the space into a carbon-neutral living and co-working facility, with Jewish components. (Naomi Waxman/JTA) Chicago's former B'nei Bezalel building changed hands among several South Side churches over the decades, but signs of its Jewish roots remained -- like pews featuring Star of David carvings. The planned renovation will put some of these artifacts from the original congregation on display. (Naomi Waxman/JTA)