Adath Jeshurun of Jassy Synagogue
Former synagogue in New York City / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with First Roumanian-American Congregation.
For similarly named synagogues, see Adath Jeshurun.
The Adath Jeshurun of Jassy Synagogue and later, the Erste Warshawer Synagogue is a former Orthodox Jewish synagogue located at 58-60 Rivington Street near Eldridge Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City, in New York, in the United States. The former synagogue was designed by architect Emery Roth, and completed in 1904 in the Moorish Revival style.[1]
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Adath Jeshurun of Jassy Synagogue (former) | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism (former) |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status |
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Status | Closed |
Location | |
Location | 58-60 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York 10002 |
Country | United States |
Location in Lower Manhattan | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°43′15″N 73°59′25″W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Emery Roth |
Type | Synagogue |
Style | Moorish Revival |
Date established | 1881 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1904 |
Materials | Brick |
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The building operated as a synagogue for two different congregations until 1976 when it closed and subsequently fell into disrepair. Since 1979, the building has been used as studios and residences for local artists.