New York Historical Synagogues Map

Kol Israel Anche Poland, Congregation
Address: 20-22 Forsyth Street, New York, NY 10002
Year Organized: 1849
Associated Towns: Poland
Aux Societies: Insurance, Study
Notes: According to the Jewish Communal Register (1917/1918), it was founded in 1892 and had a branch at 24 West 114th Street. This congregation is listed as defunct in the 1939 WPA Survey with the note: "Congregation neither at above address (Negro Church - Mt. Nebo Baptist Church) nor at 22 Forsyth." Another note from the WPA Survey: "An empty lot at present site. This congregation was traced to its last address at 204 West 94th Street, which is actually the residence of the Sec. Mr. Isidor Fishman. Mr. Fishman informed that this congregation was last located at 115th Street and Lenox Avenue. Due to the influx of negroes in the neighborhood, the Jewish membership dispersed to other boroughs and in 1934 the congregation was dissolved. Mr. Fishman still serves as secretary for that part of the membership which contributes to the upkeep of their cemetery."
Name: Kol Israel Anche Poland, Congregation
Alternate Name: Kol Israel Anche Polan; Kol Israel Anshei Poland
Address: 20-22 Forsyth Street, New York, NY 10002
Borough: Manhattan
Type: Orthodox
Year Organized: 1849
Associated Towns: Poland
Aux Societies: Insurance, Study
Notes: According to the Jewish Communal Register (1917/1918), it was founded in 1892 and had a branch at 24 West 114th Street. This congregation is listed as defunct in the 1939 WPA Survey with the note: "Congregation neither at above address (Negro Church - Mt. Nebo Baptist Church) nor at 22 Forsyth." Another note from the WPA Survey: "An empty lot at present site. This congregation was traced to its last address at 204 West 94th Street, which is actually the residence of the Sec. Mr. Isidor Fishman. Mr. Fishman informed that this congregation was last located at 115th Street and Lenox Avenue. Due to the influx of negroes in the neighborhood, the Jewish membership dispersed to other boroughs and in 1934 the congregation was dissolved. Mr. Fishman still serves as secretary for that part of the membership which contributes to the upkeep of their cemetery."
1900-1901 American Jewish Year Book: Listed
1907-1908 American Jewish Year Book: Listed
Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918): Listed