Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale
Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Governing body | United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Riverdale, The Bronx, New York City, New York |
Country | United States |
Location in The Bronx, New York City | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°53′52.36″N 73°54′25.81″W / 40.8978778°N 73.9071694°W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Percival Goodman |
Type | Synagogue |
Date established | 1954 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1962 |
Website | |
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The Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) is a Conservative, egalitarian congregation and synagogue located in Riverdale, The Bronx, in New York City, New York, in the United States.
Founded in 1954, the congregation is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is led by Rabbi Barry Dov Katz, who was appointed to the position in 1998.
History
The Conservative Synagogue of Riverdale was founded in 1954, with Max Kadushin serving as its first rabbi. The first building to be erected by the new congregation was its Hebrew school.
In 1962, a new sanctuary, designed by architect Percival Goodman, was dedicated and the community started to grow. In 1973, the Conservative Synagogue merged with Adath Israel of the Grand Concourse. When the two joined, a plaque was dedicated: "We loved our house of worship. It enriched our lives and uplifted our souls."
CSAIR has daily morning and evening services, regular holiday services, an additional monthly havurah alternative service, extensive child-focused religious and educational services, the Marsha Dane Hebrew School, and various adult education programs.
2000 firebombing
On the morning of October 8, 2000, the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish year, two
Notable members
Notable rabbis
- Norman Salit (1896-1960)
References
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- ^ Mark, Jonathan (December 20, 2000). "Palestinians Guilty In Shul Attack". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- UPI. October 19, 2000. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Ruth Westheimer". Hadassah Magazine. January 5, 2015.