Congregation Sharey Tzedek Synagogue, historic place in Utah, United States
Congregation Sharey Tzedek Synagogue is a Romanesque Revival style synagogue in Salt Lake City, Utah, built in 1920 with solid brick walls and rounded windows. The building has a simple, sturdy design and served as a place for Orthodox prayer and community gatherings.
The synagogue was founded in 1916 by Russian and Eastern European Jewish immigrants seeking to separate from another congregation and completed in 1920. Governor Simon Bamberger attended the opening ceremony, though the congregation disbanded in the 1930s.
The building reflects the life of Russian and Eastern European Jewish immigrants who settled in Salt Lake City and brought their traditions with them. It shows how newcomers created spaces to preserve their language and religious practices in their new home.
The building sits on a quiet street in Salt Lake City with a simple exterior and some windows decorated with Star of David motifs. The modest facade allows visitors to observe the architecture and history of Utah's early Jewish community.
The congregation was known for its lively and sometimes rowdy gatherings, leading some to jokingly call them Bolsheviks in reference to their Russian heritage. This energetic behavior was a marker of their cultural identity.
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