Keneseth Israel (Louisville, Kentucky)
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Keneseth Israel is a Conservative synagogue located at 2531 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. The congregation's original synagogue building was constructed in Louisville in 1928. It was designed by Joseph & Joseph and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1][2][3] The original synagogue building suffered extensive damage in a fire in 2021 and after a structural assessment, was demolished.[4]
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Keneseth Israel | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Leadership | Rabbi Ben Freed |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 2531 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky |
Location in Kentucky | |
Administration | United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism |
Geographic coordinates | 38°13′26.6″N 85°40′29.5″W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Joseph & Joseph (1928) |
Type | Synagogue |
Date established | 1882 (as a congregation) |
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Website | |
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