Young Israel of Flatbush
1012 Avenue I | Midwood | built 1923
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- 1925
A Moorish Revival synagogue with horseshoe arches and minarets goes up for the Young Israel congregation
The congregation was established in 1921, and its synagogue at 1012 Avenue I was built between 1925 and 1929. The three-story building is faced in polychromatic patterned brick and has horseshoe arches, minarets and colored tiles. It was one of the earliest branches of the National Council of Young Israel, and for a long time one of the largest.
“…the synagogue was built between 1925 and 1929 and is a three-story Moorish Revival-inspired style building faced in polychromatic patterned brick…”
Source: Wikipedia
- 1938
Rabbi Solomon Sharfman begins a 46-year term as the congregation's rabbi
Solomon Sharfman became rabbi in 1938 and served until he retired in 1984. The National Council of Young Israel required all its branches to have a rabbi, though the article says the rule was not strictly enforced at the time.
Source: Wikipedia
- 2010
The synagogue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
In 2010 the former Young Israel of Flatbush synagogue, a Moorish Revival building on Avenue I in Midwood, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The congregation that built it had worshiped in the Ashkenazi rite.
“The synagogue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.”
Source: Wikipedia
- 2021
Young Israel of Flatbush merges with Talmud Torah of Flatbush
The congregation joined with Talmud Torah of Flatbush in 2021, creating Young Israel Talmud Torah of Flatbush. The new body is affiliated with both the Orthodox Union and the National Council of Young Israel. It worships from the former Talmud Torah synagogue at 1305 Coney Island Avenue.
Source: Wikipedia
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