Kingsway Jewish Center
The Center façade in 2013
Religion
AffiliationModern Orthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
Leadership
  • Rabbi Etan Tokayer
  • Rabbi Mordechai Schiffman (Assistant)
  • Rabbi Shlomo Wolman (Shamash)
  • Rabbi Milton H. Polin (Rabbi Emeritus)
StatusActive
18 stained glass windows by Adolph Gottlieb
Location
Location2810 Nostrand Avenue, Midwood, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
CountryUnited States
Kingsway Jewish Center is located in New York City
Kingsway Jewish Center
Location in New York City
Geographic coordinates40°36′57″N 73°56′41″W / 40.61583°N 73.94472°W / 40.61583; -73.94472
Architecture
Architect(s)
  • Martyn Weston
  • Herman Sohn
  • Adolph Gottlieb
TypeSynagogue
StyleArt Deco
Date established1928 (as a congregation)
Completed1951
MaterialsSteel; brick
Website
kingswayjewishcenter.org
Kingsway Jewish Center
Arealess than one acre
NRHP reference No.10000010
Added to NRHPFebruary 12, 2010
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The Kingsway Jewish Center is an historic Modern Orthodox Jewish synagogue at 2810 Nostrand Avenue, in Midwood, Brooklyn, in New York City, New York, in the United States.

History

View of the synagogue from across Kings Highway

The Center complex includes the synagogue (1951), school block (1957), and catering hall wing (c. 1957). The synagogue features a series of 18 windows designed by abstract expressionist artist Adolph Gottlieb. It is a four-story steel frame building with a brick faced facade that steps back from the property line as it rises. The school building is a simple three story building with long rectangular windows and several entrances.[2][3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 3/15/10 THROUGH 3/19/10. National Park Service. March 26, 2010.
  2. ↑ Howe, Kathy (December 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:Kingsway Jewish Center". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Accompanying 20 photos". Archived from the original on October 19, 2012.

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