Ahavas Sholem Synagogue
Historic former Reform synagogue in New Haven, Connecticut, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Ahavas Sholem Synagogue?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Ahavas Sholem Synagogue, once known colloquially as The White Street Shul and now as the Thomas Hill Chapel, is a historic religious building at 30 White Street in New Haven, Connecticut. Built in 1928 for an Orthodox congregation founded in 1912, it is a distinctive example of a neighborhood synagogue with elaborate Neoclassical styling.
Quick Facts Religion, Affiliation ...
Ahavas Sholem Synagogue | |
---|---|
Religion | |
Affiliation |
|
Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | |
Ownership | Thomas Hill Chapel Church of Christ |
Status |
|
Location | |
Location | 30 White Street, New Haven, Connecticut |
Country | United States |
Location of the former synagogue, now chapel, in Connecticut | |
Geographic coordinates | 41°17′54″N 72°56′25″W |
Architecture | |
Type | Synagogue |
Style | Neoclassical |
Date established | 1912 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1928 (1928) |
Materials | Masonry; limestone |
Website | |
thomaschapel | |
Ahavas Sholem Synagogue | |
Area | less than one acre |
MPS | Historic Synagogues of Connecticut MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 95000559 |
Added to NRHP | May 11, 1995 |
[1] |
Close
The synagogue was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 as part of a multiple property listing of fifteen historic synagogues in Connecticut. The building is now home to Thomas Chapel, which is affiliated with the Church of Christ.[2]