Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
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Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun (abbreviated as KJ or CKJ) is a Modern Orthodox Jewish synagogue at 126 East 85th Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States. The synagogue was founded in 1872.[1] The synagogue is closely affiliated with the Ramaz School. The lower school is co-located in an adjacent building and is across the street from the middle school.
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Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
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Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 126 East 85th Street, Upper East Side, New York, New York 10028 |
Country | United States |
Location in Manhattan | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°46′45″N 73°57′24″W |
Architecture | |
Type | Synagogue |
Style | Neo-classical |
Date established | 1872 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1872 |
Specifications | |
Interior area | 18,000 square feet (1,700 m2) (Sanctuary only) |
Materials | Limestone |
Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) |
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