Congregation Maghen Abraham (Montreal)

Congregation Maghen Abraham in Montreal (French: La Synagogue Maghen Abraham de Montreal, lit. 'Shield of Abraham') is a Sephardi Jewish Lebanese community located in the district of St-Kévin in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[1]

For similarly named synagogues, see Maghen Abraham.

Congregation Maghen Abraham
French: La Synagogue Maghen Abraham de Montreal, lit. 'Shield of Abraham'
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
SectJewish Lebanese
RiteSephardi
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
LeadershipRabbi Eli Mansour
StatusActive
Location
Location4894 St-Kévin Ave, Montreal, Quebec
CountryCanada
Congregation Maghen Abraham (Montreal) is located in Montreal
Congregation Maghen Abraham (Montreal)
Location in Montreal
Geographic coordinates45°29′24″N 73°37′54″W
Architecture
TypeSynagogue
Website
www.maghenabraham.com

It is named in honor of the Maghen Abraham Synagogue in Beirut, Lebanon. The congregation was founded to meet the needs of Jewish Lebanese families moving to Montreal.[2]

In the sanctuary, Torah is read to the congregation from the bimah and the Torah scrolls are stored in the aron kodesh on the east wall. The congregation face towards the east, and Jerusalem, in praying. The ornamentation features symbols such as Stars of David, signs of the zodiac and natural forms.[3]

References
  1. "La Synagogue Maghen Abraham de Montreal". 74.52.200.226 (in French). Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  2. "A Propos de Notre CommuNaute". Congregation Maghen Abraham, Montreal (in French). 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  3. "Synagogues". Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 16, 2011.


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