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Podhajcer Shul
Synagogue in Manhattan, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Podhajcer Shul is a former Orthodox synagogue, now private residence, located at 108 East First Street, just north of Houston Street, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, in New York City, New York, in the United States.
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Podhajcer Shul | |
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![]() The former synagogue, now private residence, in 2017 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism (former) |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status |
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Status | Closed; repurposed as a residence |
Location | |
Location | 108 East First Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York |
Country | United States |
Location of the former synagogue in Lower Manhattan | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°43′22″N 73°59′12″W |
Architecture | |
Date established | 1895 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1926 (as a synagogue) |
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Although the building has been repurposed to residential use, its façade retains a prominent Star of David, as well as a stone arch inscribed "Beth HaKnesset Ansche Podhajce," which means "Synagogue of the People of Podhajce," and two capitals in the shape of Torah scrolls.