Kesher Israel Congregation, Harrisburg

#54 among attractions in Harrisburg

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Kesher Israel Congregation is an Orthodox synagogue in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1902, it is officially affiliated with the Orthodox Union. ()

Completed: 1949 (75 years ago)Architectural style: ModernCapacity: 800Coordinates: 40°17'9"N, 76°53'57"W

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Uptown (Italian Lake)Harrisburg United States

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Kesher Israel Congregation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania Farm Show, Broad Street Market, Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center.

0.8 miE
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg
21 min walk • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, formerly known as State Farm Show Arena, is a large exhibition center and indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for concerts, agricultural exhibitions, the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and indoor football.
1.2 miSE
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
32 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
19 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
35 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Harrisburg
15 min walk • The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is the official residence of the governor of Pennsylvania, in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The neo-Georgian residence was built from 1966 to 1968 and designed by George M. Ewing, heading an architectural firm in Philadelphia.
1.3 miS
Monuments and statues
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
32 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a Holocaust memorial at Front and Sayford Streets along Riverfront Park, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
~1770 ftN
Festival, Entertainment
Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg
9 min walk • The Zembo Shrine Building, also known as the Zembo Mosque, is a Masonic building located in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is significant architecturally as an example of Moorish Revival architecture. Construction on the edifice was started in 1928, and opened the building in 1930.
~1940 ftSE
Church
Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Harrisburg
10 min walk • The Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is an AME Zion Church of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was formally founded in 1829, starting with a log church building. As the congregation grew throughout the 19th century, the building was expanded until two brick church buildings were constructed in 1862 and 1898.
1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Old Midtown Historic District, Harrisburg
25 min walk • The Old Midtown Historic District is a historic district in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The district is located from Forster to Verbeke, and Front to Third street.
~1300 ftSW
Temple, Synagogue
Temple Ohev Sholom, Harrisburg
7 min walk • Temple Ohev Sholom, established in 1853, is the oldest Jewish synagogue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States and its surrounding area. It was established as an Orthodox congregation. In 1867, it became a Reform congregation.
~1360 ftN
Church, Music venue
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a Masonic building located at 2701 N. Third St. in Harrisburg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kesher Israel Congregation?

Nearby attractions include Temple Ohev Sholom, Harrisburg (7 min walk), Scottish Rite Cathedral, Harrisburg (7 min walk), Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg (9 min walk), Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Harrisburg (10 min walk).

How to get to Kesher Israel Congregation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kesher Israel Congregation:

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HACC Harrisburg Campus • Lines: 15N, 83N (25 min walk)