Congregation House of Israel explained

Congregation House of Israel
Religious Affiliation:Orthodox Judaism
Sect:Laurentides
Rite:Ashkenazi
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Leadership:Rabbi Emanuel Carlebach
Status:Synagogue
Functional Status:Active
Location:27 St. Henri Street West, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts,
Country:Canada
Map Type:Canada Quebec
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:46.0511°N -74.2903°W
Architecture Type:Synagogue
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Congregation House of Israel (French: Congrégation Maison d'Israël, Hebrew: ק״ק בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל) is an Orthodox synagogue in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, serving the Laurentian Jewish community.[1] It was officially opened on 12 July 1953.

The congregation is led by Rabbi Emanuel Carlebach, who assumed the role upon the passing of his father Rabbi Ephraim Carlebach in 1985.[2] The House of Israel counts more than 1,500 families as members, mostly Montrealers with second homes in the Laurentians.[3] The congregation also hosts a religious school and early learning centre.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Assault on Jewish visitor raises concerns. Janice. Arnold. The Canadian Jewish News. 3 September 2008.
  2. Book: Ruth. Singer. House of Israel Congregation 50th Anniversary Book, 1949–1999. 1999. Congregation House of Israel.
  3. News: The Jewish rural experience. Marian. Scott. Montreal Gazette. 24 July 2010. A4.
  4. Web site: About Us. Congregation House of Israel. 28 January 2019.