New York Historical Synagogues Map

Beth Hamidrash She'arith Israel, Chevrah
Address: 120 Columbia Street, New York, NY 10002
Year Organized: 1906
Notes: According to the 1939 WPA Survey, it was organized in 1901 rather than 1906 and had previously been located on Pitt Street near Stanton Street. It was said to be the only congregation of New York's East Side that was never closed and was open to any chance worshiper for prayer and meditation at any time of day or night.
Name: Beth Hamidrash She'arith Israel, Chevrah
Alternate Name: Beth Hamidrash Hagodol Shearith Israel Anshe Sfard, Shearith Israel Anshei Sfard (Remnants of Israel, People of Sfardic Ritual)
Address: 120 Columbia Street, New York, NY 10002
Borough: Manhattan
Year Organized: 1906
Notes: According to the 1939 WPA Survey, it was organized in 1901 rather than 1906 and had previously been located on Pitt Street near Stanton Street. It was said to be the only congregation of New York's East Side that was never closed and was open to any chance worshiper for prayer and meditation at any time of day or night.
Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918): Listed