Congregation Rodeph Sholom (Manhattan, New York)
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Congregation Rodeph Sholom is a Reform synagogue in New York City. Founded in 1842 by immigrants form the German lands, it is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States.
History
The first building constructed by Rodeph Sholom, at 8 Clinton Street on the Lower East Side in 1853, is still in use by Congregation Chasam Sopher. It is the second-oldest surviving synagogue building in New York City.
Rodeph Sholom moved to Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street, to a new Victorian Romanesque building designed by D. & J. Jardine and built in 1872-73 for Ansche Chesed.
In 1930, Rodeph Sholom moved to its present location at 7 West 83rd Street on the Upper West Side. The Romanesque temple house and sanctuary, designed by Charles B. Meyers, were built between 1929-30 and dedicated on Purim in March 1930.
Day School
In 1970 Rodeph Sholom opened the first Reform movement Jewish day school in the United States. Its goal is to help Jews become self aware adults in the world today. In 1972, the school expanded to move all the way through sixth grade, and since then it has expanded through eighth grade. Currently, the head of the school is Paul Druzisnky; Maxine Borenstein is the head of the middle school and there are 24 children in the graduating class.
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Categories:
- Synagogues in Manhattan
- Religious organizations established in 1842
- Reform synagogues in New York City
- Romanesque Revival synagogues
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