Temple Adath Israel of the Main Line, Conservative synagogue in Lower Merion Township, United States
Temple Adath Israel of the Main Line is a Conservative synagogue in Lower Merion Township featuring a twelve-sided main sanctuary with a rooftop cupola. The building accommodates approximately 800 families and hosts daily prayer services, holiday celebrations, and various community programs year-round.
The congregation was founded in March 1936 when ten local businessmen established the Main Line Hebrew Association representing thirty families. The current sanctuary was completed in 1959, marking a major development in the community's history.
The congregation runs a Religious School program and educational offerings through MOSAIC, which focuses on arts, culture, and intellectual discussions. These programs allow visitors and members to engage with Jewish culture and tradition in diverse ways.
The Temple offers daily prayer services and is an active community space with regular events throughout the year. Visitors should check in advance when public services take place, as schedules vary based on the seasonal and religious holiday cycle.
The main sanctuary was designed in 1959 by two renowned architects, Pietro Belluschi and Charles Frederick Wise, who created a modern interpretation of religious space. Their collaboration resulted in an architecturally distinctive building that remains striking today.
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