Congregation Oheb Sholom, Reform synagogue in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Congregation Oheb Sholom is a brick synagogue featuring Romanesque Revival architecture that rises two stories above the street. Large arched windows on both levels create a distinctive appearance that defines its character.
The congregation was founded in 1883 by 33 Jewish men who constructed this building in 1886. This achievement made it the second oldest Jewish house of worship in the state.
The name references the Baltimore Temple Oheb Sholom, whose moderate Reform practices shaped the congregation's religious life. Many founding families came from Maryland and carried these traditions with them to their new home.
The building now operates as a food pantry run by an Episcopal church serving the Goldsboro community. Visitors should note that it no longer functions as an active synagogue and access may depend on the food pantry's operating hours.
The Weil family, prominent members of the congregation, made a lasting mark on the region through substantial land donations. These parcels eventually became Herman Park and Cliffs of the Neuse State Park.
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