Congregation Kol Israel
Congregation Kol Israel | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
Leadership | Rabbi Ben Keil |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 603 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, New York City, New York 11238 |
Country | United States |
Location in New York City | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°40′29″N 73°57′29″W / 40.67472°N 73.95806°W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Tobias Goldstone |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
Style | Moorish Revival |
Date established | 1924 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1928 |
Materials | Stone, brick |
Website | |
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Kol Israel Synagogue | |
Area | less than one acre |
NRHP reference No. | 09000966 |
Added to NRHP | December 2, 2009 |
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Congregation Kol Israel is a historic Mordern Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 603 St. John's Place in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, New York, in the United States.[3]
History
The congregation was established in 1924 as an
The synagogue building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[6]
Eruv
In 2015, "after several failed attempts to bring in new members," the board hired Rabbi Sam Reinstein to "transform his ailing Modern Orthodox synagogue into a place young people consider cool." In addition to adding monthly art shows and after-parties to its programming,[7] the synagogue in 2016 hosted "the first Jewish Comic Con," which featured comics artists Isaac Goodheart of Postal and Jordan B. Gorfinkel.[8]
In June 2016, an
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ Howe, Kathy (October 13, 2009). "Registration Form: Kol Israel Synagogue" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. Retrieved March 9, 2024 – via Anthony W. Robins.
- ^ "About us". Congregation Kol Israel. Retrieved February 3, 2020.[self-published source?]
- ^ Howe, Kathy (October 2009). "Registration Form: Kol Israel Synagogue". National Register of Historic Places. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2011. See also: "Accompanying 11 photos". Archived from the original on October 19, 2012.
- ^ "Congregation Kol Israel". Google Maps.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 11/30/09 THROUGH 12/04/09. National Park Service. December 11, 2009.
- ^ Lokting, Britta (August 31, 2017). "Can This 28-Year-Old Rabbi Save A Landmark Brooklyn Synagogue?". Forward. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Sales, Ben (November 15, 2016). "At First Jewish Comic Con, Artists and Geeks Revel in Tradition". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Clark, Amy Sara (June 22, 2016). "Fight Over New Eruv Erupts In Crown Heights". New York Jewish Week. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Lubavitch Rabbis Issue Edict Against Modern Orthodox Eruv in Crown Heights". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. June 24, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Holliday Smith, Rachel (July 25, 2016). "Newly Built Eruv Repeatedly Vandalized Amid Uproar in Crown Heights". DNAinfo. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Holliday Smith, Rachel (October 27, 2016). "Crown Heights Eruv Vandals Under Arrest, Police Say". DNAinfo. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Kestenbaum, Sam (October 28, 2016). "2 Hasidic Jews Charged With Vandalizing Controversial Brooklyn Eruv". Forward. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
External links
- Official website
- "Conservancy Guides Historic Brooklyn Synagogues Towards State, National Register Listing". The New York Landmarks Conservancy.