Anshe Sfard

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Anshe Sfard
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Anshe Sfard Synagogue, New Orleans, 2022
Religion
Affiliation Modern Orthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Synagogue
Governing body Orthodox Union
StatusActive
Location
Location2230 Carondelet Street, Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
CountryUnited States
Map New Orleans.jpg
Red pog.svg
Location in New Orleans
Geographic coordinates 29°56′04″N90°04′55″W / 29.93432°N 90.08184°W / 29.93432; -90.08184
Architecture
Architect(s) Emile Wells
TypeSynagogue
Style
Completed1925
Website
anshesfard.org
Agudath Achim Anshe Sfard Synagogue
NRHP reference No. 100001432
Added to NRHPAugust 2, 2017

Anshe Sfard is a Modern Orthodox Jewish synagogue located at 2230 Carondelet Street in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. [1]

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The synagogue building was listed as a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 2017. [2]

History

The congregation was founded by Hasidic Jews from Lithuania. [3]

Anshe Sfard's 1925 heritage building features a barrel-vaulted ceiling ribbed with beams studded with electric light bulbs. This decorative feature was common at the time, inspired by the great excitement over the newly invented incandescent bulb. The Rundbogenstil exterior is brick, with triple arched Neo-Byzantine doors. [4] [5]

After Hurricane Katrina, Anshe Sfard was damaged and did not reopen until 2006. The synagogue's Torah scrolls were rescued during Hurricane Katrina. [6]

The congregation, located a short walk from downtown hotels in the beautiful Garden District, welcomes tourists and business travelers to attend services. [7]

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References

  1. Anshe Sfard website. Accessed March 7, 2010.
  2. "Agudath Achim Anshe Sfard Synagogue". National Register of Historic Places . August 2, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2023. 100001432
  3. Lachoff, Irwin; Kahn, Catherine C. (2005). The Jewish Community of New Orleans. Charleston, SC: Arcadia. p. 8. ISBN   9780738518350.
  4. Israelowitz, Oscar (1992). Synagogues of the United States. Brooklyn, NY: Israelowitz Pub. p. 88. ISBN   9781878741110.
  5. "Orthodox Congregations - New Orleans, Louisiana". Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities. Goldring / Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life. 2014. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  6. Wiemer, Liza M. (October 14, 2005). "Milwaukee native helps Louisiana Jews survive and endure hurricane's aftermath". The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  7. Sheldon, Betsy (2001). The Jewish Travel Guide. Hunter Publishing. p. 221.

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