New York Historical Synagogues Map

Erste Gorlitzer Congregation Machzikei Emeth
Address: 101 1/2 Lewis Street, New York, NY 10002
Year Organized: 1892
Associated Towns: Gorlice (Poland)
Aux Societies: Bikur Cholim, Study
Notes: WPA Survey has year established as 1891 and address at 99 Lewis Street. Previously at 49 Sherriff Street to 1904, at which time 3 story brick building at Lewis was occupied. Began in 1891 as Erste Gorlicer Chevra Machzike Emeth, but in 1920, after a merger with the Rudniker Erste K.U.V. the name was changed.
Name: Erste Gorlitzer Congregation Machzikei Emeth
Alternate Name: First Gorlicer Rudniker, Society of Supporters of the Truth
Address: 101 1/2 Lewis Street, New York, NY 10002
Borough: Manhattan
Type: Orthodox
Year Organized: 1892
Year Established: 1892
Associated Towns: Gorlice (Poland)
Aux Societies: Bikur Cholim, Study
Notes: WPA Survey has year established as 1891 and address at 99 Lewis Street. Previously at 49 Sherriff Street to 1904, at which time 3 story brick building at Lewis was occupied. Began in 1891 as Erste Gorlicer Chevra Machzike Emeth, but in 1920, after a merger with the Rudniker Erste K.U.V. the name was changed.
Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918): Listed