TriBeCa Synagogue
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| TriBeCa Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 The synagogue façade, in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 49 White Street, Tribeca, Manhattan, New York City, New York 10013 |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Lower Manhattan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°43′06″N 74°00′15″W / 40.71834°N 74.00423°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | William N. Breger |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Modernist architecture |
| Date established | 1938 (as the Civic Center Synagogue) |
| Completed | 1967 |
| Website | |
| tribecasynagogue | |
TriBeCa Synagogue (also known as Synagogue for the Arts and Civic Center Synagogue) is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 49 White Street, in Tribeca, Manhattan, New York City, New York, in the United States.
Designed by architect William N. Breger in 1967,[1][2] the Modernist synagogue is known for its unique acoustics that allow for good sound quality without the need for electrical amplification, use of which is prohibited on Shabbat.[1][3]
Notable members[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Plitt, Amy (October 1, 2015). "Capturing the Beauty of Tribeca's Undulating Synagogue". Curbed NY. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ Dunlap, David W. (March 11, 2015). "TriBeCa Synagogue's Memorable Building and Stubborn Architect". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Civic Center Synagogue". architectuul.com. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Weddings: Nora K. Moran, Julian E. Zelizer". The New York Times. June 2, 1996.
- ^ "Meg Jacobs, Julian Zelizer - Weddings". The New York Times. September 2, 2012. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
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