Synagogues of the World

United States

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Touro Synagogue, Newport, Rhode Island
The oldest synagogue in North America

Washington, DC’s Adas Israel Synagogue, which was built in 1876, was moved to its current site in 1969 to make way for construction at its former location. The building is now the Lillian & Albert Small Museum, which is dedicated to exhibits of Judaica.

Adas Israel Congregation, Washington, DC

Ohev Sholom Talmud Torah -- The National Synagogue founded in 1886 in Washington, DC

Ohev Sholom Synagogue, Washington, DC

Shaare Tzedek exterior (converted from a beautiful home, the Conservative synagogue is secluded behind an iron gate) - San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue, Charleston, SC, a National Historic Landmark, is the country’s second oldest synagogue and the oldest in continuous use.

Temple Beth Ami, Rockville, MD

Ezras Israel Synagogue, Chicago, IL

KAM Synagogue, Chicago, IL

Pleasantville Community Synagogue, Pleasantville, NY

Temple Sholom, Chicago, IL

Magen David Sephardic Synagogue, Rockville, MD

Tifereth Israel Congregation, Washington, DC

Tikvat Israel Congregation, Rockville, MD

 

To learn about the history of the American Jewish community, click here.

Sources: Touro Synagogue photo courtesy of Eyes of Glory
Photo of Adas Israel courtesy of Jewish Buffalo
Shaare Tzedek Synagogue photo courtesy Jewish Sightseeing
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue Interior photo courtesy of National Park Service
Ohev Sholom Talmud Torah photo courtesy of the synagogue
Tikvat Israel, Tifereth Israel, Magen David, Temple Sholom, Pleasantville, KAM, Ezras Israel, Beth Ami, bottom Ohev Sholom, and bottom Adas Israel photos courtesy of HaChayim HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library (© Jono David Media)