Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal

Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal
Former Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue on Stanley Street (in use 1890–1947)
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
SectSpanish and Portuguese
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
Governing bodyOrthodox Union
StatusActive
Location
Location4894 Avenue Saint-Kevin, Snowdon, Montreal, Quebec
CountryCanada
Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal is located in Montreal
Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal
Location in Montreal
Geographic coordinates45°29′23″N 73°37′56″W / 45.489802°N 73.632098°W / 45.489802; -73.632098
Architecture
Architect(s)Charles T. Ballard
TypeSynagogue
Date established1768; 256 years ago (1768)
Completed1947
Website
thespanish.org

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.

  1. ^ Ülgen, Övgü (2022-12-20). "Language, Religion and Difference: North African and Turkish Jewish Identity Formation Vis-À-Vis Ashkenazim in Canada". Canadian Jewish Studies / Études juives canadiennes. 34: 132. doi:10.25071/1916-0925.40295.