TriBeCa Synagogue

TriBeCa Synagogue
The synagogue façade, in 2012
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
Location49 White Street, Tribeca, Manhattan, New York City, New York 10013
CountryUnited States
TriBeCa Synagogue is located in Lower Manhattan
TriBeCa Synagogue
Location in Lower Manhattan
Geographic coordinates40°43′06″N 74°00′15″W / 40.71834°N 74.00423°W / 40.71834; -74.00423
Architecture
Architect(s)William N. Breger
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleModernist architecture
Date established1938 (as the Civic Center Synagogue)
Completed1967
Website
tribecasynagogue.org

TriBeCa Synagogue (also known as Synagogue for the Arts and Civic Center Synagogue) is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 49 White Street, in Tribeca, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.

Designed by architect William N. Breger in 1967,[1][2] the Modernist synagogue is known for its unique acoustics that allow for good sound quality without the need for electrical amplification, use of which is prohibited on Shabbat.[1][3]

Notable members

References

  1. ^ a b Plitt, Amy (October 1, 2015). "Capturing the Beauty of Tribeca's Undulating Synagogue". Curbed NY. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Dunlap, David W. (March 11, 2015). "TriBeCa Synagogue's Memorable Building and Stubborn Architect". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Civic Center Synagogue". architectuul.com. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Weddings: Nora K. Moran, Julian E. Zelizer". The New York Times. June 2, 1996.
  5. ^ "Meg Jacobs, Julian Zelizer - Weddings". The New York Times. September 2, 2012. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 2, 2016.


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