Beth El Synagogue (Newfoundland)
| Beth El Synagogue | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | Elizabeth and Downing Streets, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador,  Canada |
| Geographic coordinates | 47°34′48″N 52°43′03″W / 47.5800°N 52.7175°WCoordinates: 47°34′48″N 52°43′03″W / 47.5800°N 52.7175°W |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Status | Active |
| Leadership | President: Michael Paul[1] |
| Architectural description | |
| Completed | 1961[2] |
Beth El Synagogue is a Conservative synagogue in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the only synagogue in Newfoundland, and the easternmost synagogue in North America.[1]
The Hebrew Congregation of Newfoundland was founded in 1909, meeting in rented spaces in town.[2] The current synagogue building at the corner of Elizabeth and Downing was constructed from 1959-1961,[2] and features include an open courtyard.[3]Edmond de Rothschild was made an honorary member of the synagogue in 1966 for his contributions to its construction. In 2001, the building underwent extensive renovations.[2]
As of 2008[update], the congregation had 25 member families. The president was Dr. Michael Paul.[1]
References
- ^ a b c National Synagogue Directory 5769/2008–2009 PDF (620 KB), Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee, 2008, p. 1.
- ^ a b c d Newfoundland, Atlantic Jewish Council website. Accessed November 28, 2010.
- ^ PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007839 "Canadian Encyclopedia". Retrieved November 16, 2011.
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