Congregation Knesseth Israel, Orthodox synagogue in Junction district, Toronto, Canada
The brick building features circular windows divided into eighteen segments, representing the Hebrew word chai, along with traditional Eastern European interior decorations.
Established in 1909 by Jewish immigrants from Russia and Poland, the congregation constructed their permanent building in 1913 after purchasing land for 520 dollars.
The synagogue interior includes a women's gallery with a three-sided upper-level balcony and a lower sanctuary space facing the Torah scrolls ark.
Located at 56 Maria Street, the synagogue maintains approximately 80 full-time members and 300 associate members, with services primarily held during holidays.
The building stands as the oldest operating synagogue in Toronto and received Ontario Heritage designation in 1984 under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 1913
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Made from material: brick
Address: 56 Maria Street
GPS coordinates: 43.66640,-79.47550
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:34
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