Congregation B'nai Israel (Pittsburgh) Explained

Congregation B'nai Israel

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Location:

327 North Negley Avenue, Garfield, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Country:

United States

Map Type:

USA Pittsburgh central

Map Size:

250

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Coordinates:

40.4664°N -79.9292°W

Architecture Type:

Synagogue architecture

Year Completed:

1923

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Congregation B'nai Israel
Designated Other1 Name:	Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks
Designated Other1 Abbr:	PHLF
Designated Other1 Link:	Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks
Designated Other1 Date:	1979
Designated Other1 Num Position:	bottom
Designated Other1 Color:	ffc94b

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Congregation B'nai Israel is a former synagogue located at 327 North Negley Avenue in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It was built in 1923 and was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 1979.^[1]

The synagogue closed in 1995 and the building was later used by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School. In 2021, ground was broken on a new project which will convert the building into apartments.^[2]

Notes and References

Book: Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 . Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation . Pittsburgh, PA . 2010 . 2011-08-18.
News: Abrams . Sarah . Groundbreaking celebrates B’nai Israel’s redevelopment as affordable housing . February 21, 2022 . Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle . August 9, 2021.