Global InformationThe Shul of New York information
| The Shul of New York | |
|---|---|
 The Shul of New York, located in the Angel Orensanz Center | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Non-denominational |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Susan Falk |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 172 Norfolk Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York 10002 |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Lower Manhattan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°43′16″N 73°59′09″W / 40.72111°N 73.98583°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Alexander Saeltzer |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1849 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,500 worshippers |
| Length | 90 feet (27 m) |
| Width | 70 feet (21 m) |
| Materials | Brick; stucco |
| Website | |
| www | |
Anshe Slonim Synagogue | |
New York City Landmark
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| Designated NYCL | June 14, 1983 |
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The Shul of New York is a Jewish liberal non-denominational congregation and synagogue that is located within the Angel Orensanz Center, at 172 Norfolk Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
The building used by the congregation, the Angel Orensanz Center, was built in 1849, making it the oldest surviving synagogue building in New York City,[2] and the fourth-oldest surviving synagogue building in the United States.[3] It was the largest synagogue in the United States at the time of its construction and is one of the few built in the Gothic Revival style.[4][5][6]
Since 1849, at various stages, the building has been used as a synagogue, by the Reform Anshe Chesed Congregation (1849–1873), the Orthodox Congregation Shaari Rachmim (1873–1886), the Orthodox First Hungarian Congregation Ohab Zedek (1886–1921),[1][5] the Orthodox Sheveth Achim Anshe Slonim Synagogue (1921–1974 and then abandoned),[7][8][9] and then acquired by the City of New York following vandalization (1981), after which it was sold to a succession of owners: Hungarian Development, Inc. (1983), Seashells, Inc. (1984), and finally Angel Lopez Orensanz (1986).[10]
- ^ a b Kurshan, Virginia (February 10, 1987). "Anshe Slonim Synagogue (original Anshe Chesed Synagogue), 172–176 Norfolk Street, Borough of Manhattan. Built 1849–1850; architect Alexander Saeltzer; Landmark Site: Tax Map Block 355, Lot 41" (PDF). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Angel Orensanz Foundation". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Gordon, Mark W. "Rediscovering Jewish Infrastructure: 2022 Update on United States Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Synagogues", American Jewish Historical Society, November 4, 2021. Accessed February 22, 2023.
- ^ Weissman Joselit, Jenna (September 2008). "History: The Symbol that Split the Synagogue". Reform Judaism Magazine. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- ^ a b Mendelsohn, Joyce (2009). The Lower East Side remembered and revisited: A history and guide to a legendary New York neighborhood. Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-14761-3. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- ^ Fodor's 2003 New York City. Fodor's Travel Publications. 2002. ISBN 1-4000-1036-5. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
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