Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Windsor, Ontario)
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Congregation Shaarey Zedek | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism |
Rite | Orthodox Jewish |
Leadership | Rabbi Sholom Galperin |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 115 Giles Boulevard East Windsor, Ontario N9A 4C1 |
Architecture | |
Completed | 1958 |
Website | |
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Congregation Shaarey Zedek is the oldest Orthodox Jewish congregation in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1893, the congregants initially met in private homes. In 1906, a dedicated synagogue was built at the corner of Brant and Mercer streets. It served the community for over 50 years. The congregation moved to its current location at 610 Giles Boulevard East in 1958.
As of 2011, Congregation Shaarey Zedek has a membership of approximately 40 families. The rabbi is Sholom Galperin.
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Coordinates: 42°18′33″N 83°01′21″W / 42.309084°N 83.022422°W
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- Buildings and structures in Windsor, Ontario
- Culture of Windsor, Ontario
- Synagogues in Ontario
- Orthodox synagogues in Canada
- Residential buildings completed in 1893
- 1893 establishments in Ontario
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