The congregation's second building, at 29 Grove Street, was vacated in 1965 and subsequently converted into a Christian church, called the Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. This former synagogue was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 as part of a multiple property listing of fifteen historic synagogues in Connecticut.[2]
On September 7, 1889, twenty-two members formally declared themselves as "Agudath Sholom Synagogue," meaning "association of peace" or "guild of peace." The congregation constructed their first synagogue, the Greyrock Synagogue, from 1904 through 1908. The congregation used the building until February 1932 when the Greyrock Synagogue was destroyed in a fire.[3]
Grove Street buildingedit
The Star of David window
Located at 29 Grove Street in Stamford, Connecticut, the Agudath Sholom Synagogue was the second synagogue of the congregation. The ground breaking occurred on September 12, 1933, and the final dedication was on April 27, 1941.[4][a] The construction delayed by funding difficulties that resulted from the Great Depression.[4] The synagogue is a rectangular brick building constructed on a high basement. The building features a prominent rose window depicting the Star of David.[4]
Strawberry Hill Avenue buildingedit
In order to meet the demands of its growing congregation, funds were raised for a new synagogue; and in February 1963 it was announced that $860,000 had been raised, against a goal of $1.2 million.[5] In 1965, the congregation completed and dedicated a new synagogue at 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue.[6]
Senator Joe Lieberman's family were long-time members of Agudath Sholom, and his funeral was held there. He was buried in the congregation's cemetery, alongside his parents.[7]
The Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church now uses the Grove Street synagogue.[8]
Grove Street building significanceedit
While it was originally a synagogue, the Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church continues to use the building as a church, however this did not impact the "National Landmark" status bestowed upon the building.[9] For the National Register of Historic Places, it was submitted under Criterion C because it was "Constructed as a Jewish house of worship, located in an urban setting, exhibits integrity of design and workmanship and constructed prior to 1945."[10]
The former Agudath Sholom Synagogue building on Grove Street was one of fifteen Connecticut synagogues added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995[1] and 1996 in response to an unprecedented multiple submission, nominating nineteen synagogues.[9][2]
^According to the congregation's website, the Agudath Sholom Synagogue was completed in 1938 and the "Chanukkat Habayit dedication occurred on the High Holidays."[3]
^ abRansom, David F. (March 29, 1995). "NRHP Registration Form Multiple Property Listing: Historic Synagogues of Connecticut". National Park Service. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
^ ab. Congregation Agudath Sholom. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.[self-published source?]
^ abc"Agudath Sholom Synagogue". National Park Service. May 11, 1995. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
^Olitzky, Kerry (1996). The American Synagogue: A Historical Dictionary and Sourcebook. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 81.
^Chatelain, Ryan (April 1, 2024). "'How lucky we were to have him': Former, current senators honor Lieberman at funeral". Retrieved April 1, 2024.
^Attanasio, Cedar. "Connecticut – Fairfield County". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
^ abCharles, Eleanor (April 7, 1996). "In the Region/Connecticut: 15 Synagogues Gain National Landmark Status". New York Times. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
^Ransom, David F. (August 29, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration, Multiple Property Listing, Historic Synagogues of Connecticut: Agudath Sholom Synagogue / Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church". National Park Service. (pages 102-110) and Accompanying two photos, exterior
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Not to be confused with Congregation Agudath Shalom Congregation Agudath Sholom transliterated from the Hebrew for association or guild of peace is a Modern Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue located at Strawberry Hill Avenue in Stamford Connecticut in the United States Congregation Agudath SholomReligionAffiliationModern Orthodox JudaismEcclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogueLeadershipRabbi Daniel CohenRabbi Moshe Kurtz Assistant StatusActiveLocationLocation301 Strawberry Hill Avenue Stamford Connecticut 06902CountryUnited StatesLocation of the current synagogue in ConnecticutGeographic coordinates41 04 14 N 73 32 01 W 41 0705927 N 73 5336742 W 41 0705927 73 5336742ArchitectureTypeSynagogueStyleRomanesque Revival 1941 Date established1889 as a congregation Completed1908 Greyrock 1941 Grove Street 1965 Strawberry Hill Ave Websitecongregationagudathsholom wbr orgAgudath Sholom Synagogue former U S National Register of Historic PlacesThe former Agudath Sholom Synagogue now Baptist church building with the original facade and Star of David in the rose windowLocation29 Grove Street Stamford ConnecticutCoordinates41 3 18 N 73 32 1 W 41 05500 N 73 53361 W 41 05500 73 53361MPSHistoric Synagogues of Connecticut MPSNRHP reference No 95000561Added to NRHPMay 11 1995 1 The congregation s second building at 29 Grove Street was vacated in 1965 and subsequently converted into a Christian church called the Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church This former synagogue was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 as part of a multiple property listing of fifteen historic synagogues in Connecticut 2 Contents 1 History 1 1 Grove Street building 1 2 Strawberry Hill Avenue building 2 Grove Street building significance 3 See also 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksHistory editOn September 7 1889 twenty two members formally declared themselves as Agudath Sholom Synagogue meaning association of peace or guild of peace The congregation constructed their first synagogue the Greyrock Synagogue from 1904 through 1908 The congregation used the building until February 1932 when the Greyrock Synagogue was destroyed in a fire 3 Grove Street building edit nbsp The Star of David window Located at 29 Grove Street in Stamford Connecticut the Agudath Sholom Synagogue was the second synagogue of the congregation The ground breaking occurred on September 12 1933 and the final dedication was on April 27 1941 4 a The construction delayed by funding difficulties that resulted from the Great Depression 4 The synagogue is a rectangular brick building constructed on a high basement The building features a prominent rose window depicting the Star of David 4 Strawberry Hill Avenue building edit In order to meet the demands of its growing congregation funds were raised for a new synagogue and in February 1963 it was announced that 860 000 had been raised against a goal of 1 2 million 5 In 1965 the congregation completed and dedicated a new synagogue at 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue 6 Senator Joe Lieberman s family were long time members of Agudath Sholom and his funeral was held there He was buried in the congregation s cemetery alongside his parents 7 The Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church now uses the Grove Street synagogue 8 Grove Street building significance editWhile it was originally a synagogue the Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church continues to use the building as a church however this did not impact the National Landmark status bestowed upon the building 9 For the National Register of Historic Places it was submitted under Criterion C because it was Constructed as a Jewish house of worship located in an urban setting exhibits integrity of design and workmanship and constructed prior to 1945 10 The former Agudath Sholom Synagogue building on Grove Street was one of fifteen Connecticut synagogues added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 1 and 1996 in response to an unprecedented multiple submission nominating nineteen synagogues 9 2 See also edit nbsp Connecticut portal nbsp Judaism portal National Register of Historic Places listings in Stamford ConnecticutNotes edit According to the congregation s website the Agudath Sholom Synagogue was completed in 1938 and the Chanukkat Habayit dedication occurred on the High Holidays 3 References edit a b National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service April 15 2008 a b Ransom David F March 29 1995 NRHP Registration Form Multiple Property Listing Historic Synagogues of Connecticut National Park Service Retrieved July 31 2010 a b History of Congregation Agudath Sholom Congregation Agudath Sholom Archived from the original on February 2 2014 Retrieved January 29 2014 self published source a b c Agudath Sholom Synagogue National Park Service May 11 1995 Retrieved January 29 2014 none Sunday Herald February 17 1963 Olitzky Kerry 1996 The American Synagogue A Historical Dictionary and Sourcebook Greenwood Publishing Group p 81 Chatelain Ryan April 1 2024 How lucky we were to have him Former current senators honor Lieberman at funeral Retrieved April 1 2024 Attanasio Cedar Connecticut Fairfield County National Register of Historic Places Retrieved January 29 2014 a b Charles Eleanor April 7 1996 In the Region Connecticut 15 Synagogues Gain National Landmark Status New York Times Retrieved July 31 2010 Ransom David F August 29 1994 National Register of Historic Places Registration Multiple Property Listing Historic Synagogues of Connecticut Agudath Sholom Synagogue Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church National Park Service pages 102 110 and Accompanying two photos exteriorExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Former Agudath Sholem Synagogue Official website Official website of the Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Congregation Agudath Sholom amp oldid 1216684530, 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