Temple of Israel (Wilmington, North Carolina)

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Coordinates: 34°14′08″N 77°56′40″W / 34.23546°N 77.9444°W / 34.23546; -77.9444
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Temple of Israel
Year consecrated
May 12, 1876
StatusActive
Location
Location1 South Fourth Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
CountryUnited States
Temple of Israel (Wilmington, North Carolina) is located in North Carolina
Temple of Israel (Wilmington, North Carolina)
Location in North Carolina
Geographic coordinates34°14′08″N 77°56′40″W / 34.23546°N 77.9444°W / 34.23546; -77.9444
Architecture
Architect(s)Samuel Sloan
TypeSynagogue
Style
Date established1872 (as a congregation)
Completed1876
Specifications
Dome(s)Two
MaterialsMasonry; stucco
Website
temple-of-israel.org

The Temple of Israel is a

American South.[2][3] Temple of Israel is led by Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov.[4]

History

Orthodox Jewish congregation was formed in 1867, but did not succeed. In 1872, a Reform congregation was started by German Jews and their synagogue, the Temple of Israel, was dedicated on May 12, 1876.[3][6]

Architecture

Designed by

onion domes.[3][8] The building's exterior was restored in 1982, 2000 and 2013.[6] It is a contributing building in the Wilmington Historic District
.

Notable members

  • Princeton
    All American football player and World War I pilot

References

  1. ^ Shimron, Yonat (September 8, 2009). "Temple anchors Wilmington's Jews". The News & Observer. newsobserver.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009. Retrieved September 8, 2009.
  2. New York Times
    . Retrieved May 17, 2008.
  3. ^
    ISBN 0-471-14502-5
    .
  4. ^ Scherr, Andy (March 7, 1993). ""Passover is here"". WWAY. Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2008.
  5. ISBN 0-7864-1427-8
    .
  6. ^ a b ""Overview"". Temple of Israel. Archived from the original on April 15, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2008.
  7. ^ Serrano, Nicholas (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Temple of Israel [Wilmington, North Carolina]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  8. ISBN 0-7385-0639-7
    .
  9. ^ "Bluethenthal, Arthur "Bluey"". Jewsinsports.org. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved December 22, 2010.

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