Kehilas Yetev Lev D'Satmar, Hasidic synagogue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, United States
Kehilas Yetev Lev D'Satmar is a synagogue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, located at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Hooper Street. The building accommodates approximately 7,000 worshippers and was constructed using steel frame design, cinder block walls, and stucco exterior.
The synagogue was established in 2006 following a succession dispute between followers of Aaron and Zalman Teitelbaum after the death of their father Moshe Teitelbaum. Its founding resulted from a split within the Satmar Hasidic community that created two competing groups.
The congregation follows Sefard prayer traditions and serves as a center for the Satmar Hasidic community in Brooklyn, where members gather regularly. The sanctuary shapes religious life in the neighborhood and plays an important role in family and community bonds for its followers.
The building is easily accessible and located in an active residential neighborhood with good access to public transportation. Visitors should note that certain areas are reserved for community members, and outsiders must respect the viewing guidelines.
The building was completed in just 14 business days, earning it the local nickname the Miracle Synagogue. This remarkably fast construction timeline remains a notable aspect of the site and reflects the determination of its builders.
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