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Baron Hirsch Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue in Memphis, United States.

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Baron Hirsch Synagogue is an Orthodox synagogue in Memphis, Tennessee, built in the International Style with gray limestone walls and stained glass windows designed by artist Jack Grue. The building also contains a main sanctuary, community gathering rooms, a ritual bath renovated in 2022, and spaces available for private events.

The congregation was founded between 1862 and 1864 and moved several times before settling at its current location in 1988 on land that once belonged to Isaac Hayes. The synagogue takes its name from Baron Maurice de Hirsch, a 19th-century Jewish philanthropist who funded projects to help Jewish immigrants settle in the Americas.

The congregation follows Modern Orthodox Judaism, which means men and women sit separately during services. Visitors can observe Hebrew prayers and see how the community gathers on Shabbat and Jewish holidays throughout the year.

The synagogue is located in a residential area in east Memphis and is easy to reach by car, with plenty of parking on site. Anyone wishing to attend a service should check dress code requirements in advance, as modest clothing is expected.

In the 1950s, this was the largest Orthodox synagogue in North America, with seating for over 2,000 people. That figure reflects how large and active the Jewish community in Memphis was at the time, making it one of the most significant Jewish centers in the American South.

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Inception
1988
Architects
George Awsumb
Architectural style
International Style
GPS coordinates
35.12050,-89.87410
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September 16, 2026 14:04
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