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Park East Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue in Upper East Side, Manhattan, United States

The synagogue building displays twin towers with a large rose window and intricate stone carvings on its 67th Street facade.

Built in 1890 by architects Schneider & Herter, the synagogue received recognition as a New York City Landmark in 1980 and National Historic Place in 1983.

The synagogue interior features Hebrew inscriptions from Psalm 100 above its entrance and circular stained glass windows named the Moon and the Sun.

The Park East Day School operates within the synagogue complex, providing education from early childhood through eighth grade for the local community.

In 2008, this synagogue became one of the few Jewish places of worship in the United States to receive a visit from Pope Benedict XVI.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1890

Architects: Schneider & Herter

Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture, Moorish Revival architecture

Website: https://parkeastsynagogue.org

Address: 163 East 67th Street

Website: https://parkeastsynagogue.org

GPS coordinates: 40.76696,-73.96333

Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:38

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