Park East Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue in Upper East Side, Manhattan, United States
Park East Synagogue is a house of worship on the Upper East Side in Manhattan distinguished by twin towers and a large rose window on its 67th Street facade. The building displays intricate stone carvings throughout the facade and represents a notable example of religious architecture in the neighborhood.
The building was designed and constructed in 1890 by architects Schneider & Herter. It received designation as a New York City Landmark in 1980 and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The name reflects its location on the Upper East Side and its role as a gathering place for the neighborhood's Jewish community. Hebrew inscriptions from Psalm 100 above the entrance and circular stained glass windows named after the Moon and the Sun mark the interior space.
The building houses the Park East Day School, which operates educational programs from early childhood through eighth grade for the community. Its location on 67th Street in the heart of the Upper East Side makes it readily accessible by public transportation.
In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI visited this sanctuary, making it one of the few Jewish places of worship in the United States to receive a papal visit. This encounter was a notable ecumenical moment that extended the site's significance beyond its local congregation.
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