Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes, Romanesque Revival synagogue in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, United States.
Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes is a Romanesque Revival synagogue on Kane Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. The building features rounded arches, thick stone walls, and a symmetrical front facade that stands out among the neighborhood's row houses.
The congregation was founded in 1856 by twelve Jewish immigrants from Bavaria, the Netherlands, and Portugal. In 1905, the community bought a former church on Kane Street and adapted it for use as a synagogue.
The congregation is known for welcoming people from many walks of life, and that openness shapes how services are held. Men and women participate equally, and the community is broadly inclusive in its religious practice.
The synagogue is on Kane Street in Cobble Hill and easy to reach on foot from the surrounding blocks. Access may vary depending on services or community events, so visiting on a weekday outside of religious holidays tends to work well.
Inside, there is a Hall & Labagh organ from 1855 that was built for the original church on the site, making it older than the current building. Organs are rare in synagogues, and this one has been in continuous use across two different religious communities.
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