Congregation Sherith Israel (San Francisco, California)
Congregation Sherith Israel (transliterated from Hebrew as "loyal remnant of Israel") is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in San Francisco, California, in the United States. Founded in 1851 during California’s Gold Rush period, it is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. In more modern times, the congregation widely known for its innovative approach to worship and lifecycle celebrations. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its historic sanctuary building, completed in 1905, is one of San Francisco's most prominent architectural landmarks.
| Temple Sherith Israel | |
|---|---|
The synagogue main sanctuary, gallery and dome (SE aspect), in 2011 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Governing body | Union for Reform Judaism |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 2266 California Street, San Francisco, California 94115 |
| Country | United States |
Location in San Francisco Bay Area, California | |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°47′22″N 122°25′55″W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Albert Pissis |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style |
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| Date established | 1851 (as a congregation) |
| Groundbreaking | October 8, 1903 |
| Completed | 1905 |
| Construction cost | $250,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | South |
| Capacity | 1,385 worshipers |
| Length | 128 feet (39 m) |
| Width | 100 feet (30 m) |
| Interior area | 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) |
| Height (max) | 140 feet (43 m) |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Dome height (outer) | 50 feet (15 m) |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 60 feet (18 m) |
| Materials | Brick, Colusa sandstone, steel, wood, lath, plaster, stained glass, slate |
| Website | |
| sherithisrael | |
Congregation Sherith Israel | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000114 |
| Added to NRHP | March 31, 2010 |
The synagogue was a principal site of the San Francisco graft prosecution trials held between 1905 and 1908.
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