Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Sect | Spanish and Portuguese |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Governing body | Orthodox Union |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 4894 Avenue Saint-Kevin, Snowdon, Montreal, Quebec |
Country | Canada |
Geographic coordinates | 45°29′23″N 73°37′56″W / 45.489802°N 73.632098°W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Charles T. Ballard |
Type | Synagogue |
Date established | 1768 |
Completed | 1947 |
Website | |
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The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal, also known as Shearith Israel, is an Orthodox synagogue, located at 4894 Avenue Saint-Kevin in Snowdon, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The synagogue is the oldest Jewish congregation in Canada. The congregation traces its history from 1760 and was formally established in 1768.[1] It is affiliated with the Orthodox Union.