Congregation Beth Jacob Ohev Sholom

Congregation Beth Jacob Ohev Sholom is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue located on Rodney Street in Williamsburg that displays traditional architectural features from the mid-20th century. The building serves as a religious center with spaces for daily prayer services and community gatherings.

The synagogue was founded in 1869 by German Jewish immigrants who separated from a Reform congregation to establish their own Orthodox community. In 1957, the congregation relocated to its current location in Williamsburg.

The congregation maintains Ashkenazi Jewish traditions through regular prayer services and community gatherings that are central to local Jewish life. These practices reflect how the community sustains its religious identity in the neighborhood.

The synagogue holds daily morning and evening prayer services, with expanded programming during Shabbat and Jewish holidays throughout the year. The building sits in an easily accessible location within the neighborhood and welcomes community visitors.

The congregation experienced dramatic decline from about 700 members in the 1970s to roughly two dozen by 2010. Despite this shift, the group persisted in maintaining its religious practices and community life.

Location: Brooklyn

Inception: 1957

GPS coordinates: 40.70760,-73.95680

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20