West Side Jewish Center, New York City

Name: West Side Jewish Center
Address: 347 W 34th St, New York City, 10001-2482, United States
Telephone: +1 212-502-5291

#679 among attractions in New York City

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Congregation Beth Israel / West Side Jewish Center / Hudson Yards Synagogue is an Orthodox congregation located at 347 West 34th Street, Manhattan, New York, in the Garment District, near Penn Station. Established in 1890, it constructed its current building in 1924–1925. Rabbis have included Joseph Schick, Norman Lamm, and Solomon Kahane. As of 2019, the rabbi was Jason Herman. ()

Completed: 1925 (99 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 40°45'12"N, 73°59'43"W

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347 W 34th StMidtown Manhattan (Garment District)New York City 10001-2482 United States

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+1 212-502-5291

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West Side Jewish Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Madison Square Garden, Hudson Yards, Houdini Museum of New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is West Side Jewish Center open?

West Side Jewish Center is open:

Monday 6:45 am - 7:20 am & 7:55 am - 8:30 am
Tuesday 6:50 am - 7:20 am & 8 am - 8:30 am
Wednesday 6:50 am - 7:20 am & 8 am - 8:30 am
Thursday 6:45 am - 7:20 am & 7:55 am - 8:30 am
Friday 6:50 am - 7:20 am & 8 am - 8:30 am
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to West Side Jewish Center?

Nearby attractions include Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City (2 min walk), Pearl Studios, New York City (2 min walk), Ninth Avenue, New York City (3 min walk), James A. Farley Building, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to West Side Jewish Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Side Jewish Center:

Bus

Penn station 2 (2 min walk)
Penn Station (3 min walk)

Metro

34th Street–Penn Station • Lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E (5 min walk)
28th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Pennsylvania Station (4 min walk)
New York Penn Station (7 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (18 min walk)