Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal, Montreal

Name: Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal
Address: 4894 Avenue St Kevin, Montreal, H3W 1P2, Canada
Telephone: +1 514-737-3695

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The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal, also known as Shearith Israel, is a Montreal synagogue, located on St. Kevin Street in Snowdon, which is the oldest Jewish congregation in Canada. The Congregation traces its history back to 1760 and was formally established in 1768. It is affiliated with the Orthodox Union. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1768 (256 years ago)Completed: 1947 (77 years ago)Coordinates: 45°29'23"N, 73°37'55"W

Address

4894 Avenue St KevinCôte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Gráce (Snowdon)Montreal H3W 1P2 Canada

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+1 514-737-3695

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Which popular attractions are close to Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal?

Nearby attractions include Congregation Maghen Abraham, Montreal (1 min walk), Parc Mackenzie-King, Montreal (3 min walk), Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montreal (6 min walk), Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, Montreal (6 min walk).

How to get to Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal:

Bus

Victoria / Saint-Kevin • Lines: 124-N, 124-S (3 min walk)
Côte-Sainte-Catherine / Lemieux • Lines: 129-N, 129-S (4 min walk)

Metro

Côte-Sainte-Catherine • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Snowdon • Lines: 2, 5 (8 min walk)