B'nai Jeshurun, Byzantine Revival synagogue on Upper West Side, Manhattan, United States
B'nai Jeshurun is a synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan that features Byzantine Revival design elements. The building displays ornate stone carvings, a prominent central dome, and matching twin towers that frame its main structure.
The synagogue was founded in 1825 and ranks among the second major congregations established in New York. The building itself was constructed later and reflects the architectural influence of German-Polish and Sephardic Jewish immigration that shaped the city's religious landscape.
The congregation welcomes people from different backgrounds to services where Sephardic and Chassidic musical traditions fill the space. These musical forms reflect the diverse Jewish community that has called New York home over generations.
The building sits at West 88th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue in an area accessible by public transit. Regular services and community programs happen throughout the year, giving visitors flexibility to plan their visit at a convenient time.
In 2018 the congregation made a decision to officiate interfaith marriages while maintaining core Jewish traditions in the ceremonies. This step set it apart from many other synagogues in the city at that time.
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