Edmond J. Safra Synagogue (Brooklyn)
| Edmond J. Safra Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 The main sanctuary of the synagogue in 2024 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Sefard |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 2085 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, New York City, New York 11223 |
| Country | United States |
  Location in New York City | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°36′17″N 73°57′58″W / 40.604736°N 73.966105°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Building Studio Architects |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Moderne |
| Funded by | The Edmond J Safra Foundation |
| Date established | 2005 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | under construction |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 35,000 square feet (3,300 m2) |
| Materials | Limestone; granite |
| Website | |
| ejss | |
The Edmond J. Safra Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, under construction, located at 2085 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, in New York City, New York, United States. The synagogue is one of several that are eponymous with Edmond J. Safra, a former banker and philanthropist, partially or fully funded by the Edmond J. Safra Foundation.[1][2][3]
Founded in 2005, the congregation practices in the Sephardic rite and is composed of participants of Sephardic and Middle Eastern descent, including immigrants from: Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Israel, Yemen, and Turkey, along with their descendants.[4]
The congregation is led by Rabbi Eli Mansour and Rabbi Nathan Escava.
The synagogue building was designed over a period of ten years, by Building Studio Architects, with the interior design completed by Ovadia Design Group. as of December 2023[update], Safra Synagogue was under construction. The limestone and granite building recalls Brooklyn's grand civic buildings from the 1920's-30's, with Art Deco and neo-Classical proportions and details completed in the Moderne style.[5] The synagogue is expected to be completed in 2024.
References
[edit]- ^ "About the synagogue". Edmond J. Safra Synagogue. Upper East Side, New York. 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Home page". Edmond J. Safra Synagogue. Deal, New Jersey. n.d. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Selected projects: Religion". Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation. 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "About: Our story". Edmond J. Safra Synagogue. Brooklyn. n.d. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Safra Synagogue". Projects. Building Studio Architects. 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
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