Congregation Sherith Israel (San Francisco, California)
Congregation Sherith Israel (transliterated from Hebrew as "loyal remnant of Israel") is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in San Francisco, California, in the United States. Founded in 1851 during California’s Gold Rush period, it is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. In more modern times, the congregation widely known for its innovative approach to worship and lifecycle celebrations. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its historic sanctuary building, completed in 1905, is one of San Francisco's most prominent architectural landmarks.The synagogue was a principal site of the San Francisco graft prosecution trials held between 1905 and 1908.
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N 37.789444444444 ° | E -122.43194444444 ° |
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Temple Sherith Israel
California Street 2266
94115 San Francisco
California, United States
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