Kesher Israel (Washington, D.C.)
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Not to be confused with Kesher Israel Congregation (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania).
Kesher Israel (Hebrew: קשר ישראל, lit. 'Kinship of Israel'), also known as the Georgetown Synagogue,[2] is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation was founded in 1911 and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
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Hebrew: קשר ישראל | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 2801 N Street, Georgetown Historic District, NW Washington, D.C. |
Country | United States |
Location in Washington, D.C. | |
Geographic coordinates | 38°54′25″N 77°3′25″W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Julius Wenig |
Type | Synagogue |
Style | Spanish Colonial Revival |
Date established | 1911 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1931 |
Website | |
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Part of | Georgetown Historic District (ID67000025) |
Significant dates | |
Designated NHLDCP | May 28, 1967 |
Designated DCIHS | November 8, 1964 |
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