Congregation Chasam Sopher

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Congregation Chasam Sopher, Orthodox synagogue in Lower East Side, Manhattan, United States.

The Romanesque Revival synagogue at 10 Clinton Street features rounded arches, decorative arcading, and a restored Torah ark with stained glass windows.

Founded in 1892 through the merger of two Polish immigrant congregations, the building dates from 1853 and stands as New York's second-oldest synagogue structure.

The congregation maintains traditional Jewish practices while offering educational programs and religious services for the Manhattan Orthodox Jewish community.

Regular prayer services, holiday celebrations, and community gatherings take place in this fully renovated religious center with a neighborhood garden.

The synagogue bears the name of Rabbi Moshe Sofer, a notable Hungarian Jewish leader, and continues operations in its original 1853 building.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1892

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.72090,-73.98380

Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:39

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