Congregation Tifereth Israel (Greenport, New York) Explained

Congregation Tifereth Israel
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Religious Affiliation:Judaism
Rite:Conservative Judaism
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Organisational Status:Synagogue
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Leadership:Rabbi Gadi Capela
Functional Status:Active
Location:519 Fourth Street, Greenport, Long Island, New York 11944
Country:United States
Map Type:USA New York Long Island
Map Size:250
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:41.1006°N -72.3653°W
Architect:Stirling Corwin
Architecture Type:Synagogue
Architecture Style:Victorian Vernacular
Established:1902
Year Completed:1904
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Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Added:March 22, 2006
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:06000161

Congregation Tifereth Israel, officially Tifereth Israel Anshaei Greenport, is an egalitarian, inclusive, Conservative Jewish congregation and historic synagogue, located at 519 Fourth Street in Greenport, Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, in the United States.

Synagogue building

It is an irregular-shaped 20by building that consists of the original 1903 Victorian Vernacular[1] portion and a large addition to the rear (and 2000). It is a -story structure with a front-gabled roof and a 1-story projecting entrance with a low-pitched, front-gabled roof.[2]

The cornerstone of the building was laid December 28, 1903; and the dedication ceremony was held on January 11, 1904.[3]

The synagogue building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kennedy, Karen A. . Stuck, Katy . Duggan, Joseph . Reconnaissance Level Historic Survey: Village of Greenport, Suffolk County, New York . Preservation Studios . The Village of Greenport Historic Preservation Commission . 2020 . January 31, 2024 . 5–17 .
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue. November 2005. 2010-02-20 . Kramer, Meryl . New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying nine photos.
  3. Web site: History of Chevra Tifereth Israel Anshei, Greenport . Congregation Tifereth Israel . 2015 . January 31, 2024 .