Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue

Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue
The synagogue building in c. 1915
Religion
AffiliationReform Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
Location525 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia
CountryUnited States
Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue is located in Georgia
Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue
Location in Georgia
Geographic coordinates33°28′14″N 81°57′41″W / 33.47043°N 81.96136°W / 33.47043; -81.96136
Architecture
TypeSynagogue
StyleGreek Revival
Date established(as a congregation)
Completed1869
Website
augustajewishmuseum.org
Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue
Part ofAugusta Downtown Historic District (ID04000515)
Designated CPJune 11, 2004

Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 525 Telfair Street, in Augusta, Georgia, in the United States. The synagogue building is the oldest synagogue in Georgia.[1] Dedicated in 1869 in the Greek Revival-style,[2] the synagogue is a contributing property of the Augusta Downtown Historic District, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

  1. ^ McCord, Susan (June 2, 2015). "Augusta Commission votes to save two historic buildings". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "2014 — Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue". Historic Augusta, Inc. Historic Augusta, Inc. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  3. ^ "Riverwalk and Historic Downtown District". Historic Augusta, Inc. Historic Augusta, Inc. Retrieved June 26, 2019.

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