| Synagogue | Organized | Dedicated |
|---|---|---|
| Concourse Center of Israel | 1920 | 1924 |
| Non-Synagogue | Type |
|---|---|
| Love Gospel Assembly | church |
2315
Grand Concourse
at
East 183
Bronx, NY 10468
The building is currently a church.
small - medium - large - full
Personal Impressions
1 | 2 | 3Sam Minskoff, the real estate mogul, was the chairman of the building committee. The synagogue was Orthodox but the men and women sat on the same level.
I went to Hebrew School at the synagogue. This was two afternoons and a Sunday morning which covered bible history (which I enjoyed).
During the High Holidays my father attended services and, as a preteenager, I would visit and sit with him periodically (This was not my bag.).
The first year, services for the High Holidays were held in a tent.
The synagogue accommodated 1500 people for services during the High Holidays. The Hebrew School had 175 students and 4 teachers.
The Dedication Program describes the laying of the cornerstone in 1921. Among the dignitaries was Mayor Hylan, Borough President Bruckner, Judge Gibbs, County Clerk Moran and Assemblyman Antin. Cantor Josef Rosenblatt led the choir.