B'nai Emet Synagogue, Conservative synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, US.
B'nai Emet Synagogue is a Jewish house of worship in St. Louis Park featuring a two-level bimah, crystal chandeliers, and a large sanctuary designed by architects Ackerberg & Cooperman. The interior provides ample space for gathering and reflects careful craftsmanship in its design and furnishings.
The congregation was founded in 1889 by Romanian Jewish immigrants and experienced several mergers over the decades. By 1956, it moved to its final location at the current address in St. Louis Park.
The congregation served as a gathering place for Jewish families who celebrated holidays, attended services, and participated in community programs together. This role made it a meaningful center for religious and social life in the neighborhood.
The building is located on Ottawa Avenue near Highway 7 and is easy to find. It currently houses the Yeshiva of Minneapolis, an Orthodox Jewish high school, so visitors should keep this in mind when planning.
The Coen brothers selected this building in 2009 as a filming location for their movie 'A Serious Man', capturing authentic scenes of Jewish community life. This film exposure introduced the place to audiences far beyond the local area.
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