Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue (transliterated from Hebrew as "Gates of Prayer"), also known as the Shul in the Park, is a former OrthodoxJewish congregation and synagogue located on Druid Hill Park at 2001 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. Completed in 1927, in September 2023 it was reported that the synagogue had closed.[3]
Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[2] The synagogue is significant due to its association with the immigration of Russian and Eastern European Jews to Baltimore. It is a rock-faced stone structure with large arched stained glass windows and a pedimented roofline surmounted by a central copper-clad dome.
The synagogue was designed by architect Stanislaus Russell[1] and built on a budget on $250,000.[4] The cornerstone of the Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue was laid on July 10, 1921.[4] Constructed from 1921 and 1927 for $285,000, it is one of the oldest functioning synagogue buildings in Maryland. It holds 700 men and 300 women.[5] The synagogue has a turquoise dome, stained glass windows, and a sanctuary with a balcony for women's seating.[1]
Its first president was Louis Cordish, father of state politician Paul L. Cordish.[6]
Rabbi Nathan Drazin was installed as Rabbi in 1934.[7]
Religious servicesedit
Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue, 2010
At the time the synagogue was built, the surrounding "Park Circle" area was a thriving Jewish community. However, the Jewish community moved away from the neighborhood during the 1960s, primarily to Upper Park Heights, Randallstown, Pikesville, and Owings Mills. Eventually the synagogue ceased regular Sabbath (Saturday) services and only conducted services on the Jewish High Holy Days.
Beginning in the mid-2000s, the synagogue started conducting one "weekday" service a week, on Sunday mornings, in an effort to re-invigorate it, although Sabbath services are still not conducted. The synagogue is also occasionally used for special events (such as weddings) and as a location for "period" photography. It appeared in the 1999 movie Liberty Heights.
The synagogue conforms to Orthodox teachings and practices, and welcomes all as worshipers and members, regardless of personal affiliation.
As of 2011[update] Howard Perlow and David Cordish were the co-presidents and David E. Herman was the rabbi.
Cemeteryedit
The Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery is located on 5800 Windsor Mill Road.[8]
^ abcFeiler, Alan H. "'It's Part Of Our Heritage': Shaarei Tfiloh's listing on a landmarks registry may attract new members, and dollars, to an old shul". Baltimore Jewish Times. January 10, 1997. p. 28.
^Feller, Alan (September 11, 2023). "Historic Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue Closes 'Gates of Prayer' After More than a Century". J More: Baltimore Jewish Living. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
^ ab"Will Lay Cornerstone: Ceremony At Shaarei Thloh Synagogue Site Tomorrow". The Baltimore Sun. July 9, 1921. p. 5.
^Fred B. Shoken (March 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
^Alvarez, Rafael (May 21, 1995). "At 75, Synagogue still calls Baltimore home". The Baltimore Sun. pp. 1A, 20A – via Newspapers.com.
^"New Rabbi Installed in Baltimore Temple". Jewish Telegraph Agency. January 14, 1934. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
^Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
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For similarly named synagogues see Shaare Tefila Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue transliterated from Hebrew as Gates of Prayer also known as the Shul in the Park is a former Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue located on Druid Hill Park at 2001 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore Maryland in the United States Completed in 1927 in September 2023 it was reported that the synagogue had closed 3 Shaarei Tfiloh SynagogueShaarei Tfiloh Synagogue 2012ReligionAffiliationOrthodox Judaism former Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue 1921 2023 LeadershipRabbi David E Herman former StatusClosed 2023 LocationLocation2001 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21217CountryUnited StatesLocation in BaltimoreGeographic coordinates39 19 11 N 76 39 4 W 39 31972 N 76 65111 W 39 31972 76 65111ArchitectureArchitect s Stanislaus RussellTypeSynagogueStyleClassical RevivalGroundbreaking1921 1921 Completed1927 1927 Construction costUS 285 000SpecificationsCapacity1 000 worshippersDome s 1MaterialsStone copper glassShaarei Tfiloh SynagogueU S National Register of Historic PlacesArealess than one acreNRHP reference No 96001085Added to NRHPOctober 10 1996 1 2 Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 2 The synagogue is significant due to its association with the immigration of Russian and Eastern European Jews to Baltimore It is a rock faced stone structure with large arched stained glass windows and a pedimented roofline surmounted by a central copper clad dome Contents 1 History 2 Religious services 3 Cemetery 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThe synagogue was designed by architect Stanislaus Russell 1 and built on a budget on 250 000 4 The cornerstone of the Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue was laid on July 10 1921 4 Constructed from 1921 and 1927 for 285 000 it is one of the oldest functioning synagogue buildings in Maryland It holds 700 men and 300 women 5 The synagogue has a turquoise dome stained glass windows and a sanctuary with a balcony for women s seating 1 Its first president was Louis Cordish father of state politician Paul L Cordish 6 Rabbi Nathan Drazin was installed as Rabbi in 1934 7 Religious services edit nbsp Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue 2010At the time the synagogue was built the surrounding Park Circle area was a thriving Jewish community However the Jewish community moved away from the neighborhood during the 1960s primarily to Upper Park Heights Randallstown Pikesville and Owings Mills Eventually the synagogue ceased regular Sabbath Saturday services and only conducted services on the Jewish High Holy Days Beginning in the mid 2000s the synagogue started conducting one weekday service a week on Sunday mornings in an effort to re invigorate it although Sabbath services are still not conducted The synagogue is also occasionally used for special events such as weddings and as a location for period photography It appeared in the 1999 movie Liberty Heights The synagogue conforms to Orthodox teachings and practices and welcomes all as worshipers and members regardless of personal affiliation As of 2011 update Howard Perlow and David Cordish were the co presidents and David E Herman was the rabbi Cemetery editThe Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery is located on 5800 Windsor Mill Road 8 See also edit nbsp Maryland portal nbsp Judaism portal History of the Jews in MarylandReferences edit a b c Feiler Alan H It s Part Of Our Heritage Shaarei Tfiloh s listing on a landmarks registry may attract new members and dollars to an old shul Baltimore Jewish Times January 10 1997 p 28 a b National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service July 9 2010 Feller Alan September 11 2023 Historic Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue Closes Gates of Prayer After More than a Century J More Baltimore Jewish Living Retrieved December 1 2023 a b Will Lay Cornerstone Ceremony At Shaarei Thloh Synagogue Site Tomorrow The Baltimore Sun July 9 1921 p 5 Fred B Shoken March 1994 National Register of Historic Places Registration Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue PDF Maryland Historical Trust Retrieved April 1 2016 Alvarez Rafael May 21 1995 At 75 Synagogue still calls Baltimore home The Baltimore Sun pp 1A 20A via Newspapers com New Rabbi Installed in Baltimore Temple Jewish Telegraph Agency January 14 1934 Retrieved December 1 2023 Shaarei Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery Archived 2011 07 16 at the Wayback MachineExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue Baltimore City including photo from 1994 at Maryland Historical Trust nbsp nbsp This article about a synagogue or other Jewish place of worship in the United States is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte This article about a Registered Historic Place in Baltimore is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue amp oldid 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