Ohave Shalom Synagogue
Ohave Shalom Synagogue is a single-story brick building with a raised basement completed in 1930 in Woodridge, New York. It features a projecting entrance porch with wooden doors, decorative brick detailing, corner quoins, and stained-glass windows positioned along the sides and back, with a separate section housing the Torah ark at the rear.
The first synagogue in the village, Anshei Centerville, was founded in 1903 after Jewish families arrived around 1900. In 1930, a group of members separated and established Ohave Shalom Synagogue, which merged with the original congregation after six years.
The name Ohave Shalom means "lovers of peace" in Hebrew and reflects the congregation's values. The synagogue serves the Orthodox Jewish community and displays religious paintings and handcrafted wooden details that show the traditions and faith practiced here for nearly a century.
The building is located at 14 Maurice Rose Street in Woodridge and is easy to spot by its warm brick walls, stained-glass windows, and Stars of David above the entrance. Visitors should note that this is an active place of worship and requires respectful conduct toward the Orthodox community's practices and customs.
In the 1950s, the building received a decorative brick veneer that covered some original interior paintings, yet one fan-shaped ceiling painting with gold borders remained intact. The architecture blends early 20th-century European synagogue styles with Renaissance Revival elements, creating a rare hybrid design.
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