| Ohaveth Sholum Congregation | |
|---|---|
.jpg) An image of the former synagogue, taken between 1892 and 1897 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue (1892 – 1896) |
| Status | Closed and demolished |
| Location | |
| Location | 8th Avenue and Seneca Street, Seattle, Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Herman Steinman |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Founder | David Kaufman |
| Date established | 1889 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1892 |
| Demolished | c. 1900 |
Ohaveth Sholum Congregation (alternate spellings: Ohaveth Shalem, Ohaveth Shalom[1]) was the first synagogue in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
Described by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society (WSJHS) as "a quasi-Reform temple,"[2]: 10–11 it was the Seattle's first Jewish congregation. It fell four days short of having the first synagogue in Washington.[2]: 14–15
- ^ Micklin, Lee (October 30, 1998). "Ohaveth Sholum Congregation, Seattle's first Jewish congregation, is established on July 25, 1889". HistoryLink. Retrieved November 17, 2008.
- ^ a b The Jewish Experience in Washington State: A Chronology, 1845-2005 (3rd ed.). Washington State Jewish Historical Society. 2006.