Central Synagogue, Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The Central Synagogue features two octagonal towers with gilded domes, stone arches, and horizontal bands in contrasting colors on Lexington Avenue.
The synagogue building, completed in 1872, emerged from the merger of Shaar Hashomayim and Ahawath Chesed, two congregations established by German and Bohemian Jews.
The congregation maintains Reform Jewish traditions through weekly meditation sessions, educational programs, and interfaith services that connect different religious communities.
Located at 652 Lexington Avenue, the sanctuary accommodates 1,400 people for regular worship services on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year.
Following a severe fire in 1998, the synagogue underwent a three-year restoration that included installing a new pipe organ by Canadian company Casavant Frères.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1872
Architects: Henry Fernbach
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
Website: http://centralsynagogue.org
GPS coordinates: 40.75961,-73.97050
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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