Temple Ohev Sholom (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
Temple Ohev Sholom, established in 1853, is the oldest Jewish congregation in the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States and its surrounding area.[1] It was established as an Orthodox congregation. In 1867, it became a Reform congregation.[1] The current synagogue building at Front and Seneca Streets was built in 1920.[2]
| Temple Ohev Sholom | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Location | |
| Location | 2345 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 |
| Country | United States |
| Geographic coordinates | 40.282464°N 76.901831°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frank Gordon Fahnestock, Jr. |
| Completed | 1920 |
| Direction of façade | West (facing the Susquehanna River) |
| Website | |
| ohevsholom | |
Rabbis
Rabbi Marc Kline is the current rabbi of Ohev Sholom, becoming the interim rabbi in 2022. He succeeded Rabbi Peter Kesler.
References
- "Our Story". Retrieved November 5, 2016.
- Bronner, Simon (2010). Greater Harrisburg's Jewish Community. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7385-7313-7.
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