Edmond J. Safra Synagogue (Brooklyn)
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Synagogue in Brooklyn, New York
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Edmond J. Safra Synagogue | |
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The main sanctuary of the synagogue in 2024 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Rite | Nusach Sefard |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Leadership |
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Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 2085 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, New York City, New York 11223 |
Country | United States |
Location in New York City | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°36′17″N 73°57′58″W / 40.604736°N 73.966105°W / 40.604736; -73.966105 |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Building Studio Architects |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
Style | Moderne |
Funded by | The Edmond J Safra Foundation |
Date established | 2005 (as a congregation) |
Completed | under construction |
Specifications | |
Interior area | 35,000 square feet (3,300 m2) |
Materials | Limestone; granite |
Website | |
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The Edmond J. Safra Synagogue is an
eponymous with Edmond J. Safra, a former banker and philanthropist, partially or fully funded by the Edmond J. Safra Foundation.[1][2][3]
Founded in 2005, the congregation practices in the
Turkey, along with their descendants.[4]
The congregation is led by Rabbi Eli Mansour and Rabbi Nathan Escava.
The synagogue building was designed over a period of ten years, by Building Studio Architects, and as of December 2023[update], was under construction. The limestone and granite building recalls Brooklyn's grand civic buildings from the 1920's-30's, with
The synagogue is expected to be completed in 2024.References
- ^ "About the synagogue". Edmond J. Safra Synagogue. Upper East Side, New York. 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Home page". Edmond J. Safra Synagogue. Deal, New Jersey. n.d. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Selected projects: Religion". Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation. 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "About: Our story". Edmond J. Safra Synagogue. Brooklyn. n.d. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Safra Synagogue". Projects. Building Studio Architects. 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
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