Kane Street Synagogue, New York City

Name: Kane Street Synagogue
Address: 236 Kane St, New York City, 11231-4402, United States
Telephone: +1 718-875-1550

#659 among attractions in New York City

Romanesque architecture, Synagogue, Romanesque revival architecture

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Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes, more commonly known as the Kane Street Synagogue, is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue located at 236 Kane Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York City, United States. It is currently the oldest continuously operating synagogue in Brooklyn. ()

Completed: 1855 (169 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCapacity: 864Coordinates: 40°41'8"N, 73°59'43"W

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236 Kane StSouth Brooklyn (Cobble Hill)New York City 11231-4402 United States

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+1 718-875-1550

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Kane Street Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Kane Street Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include BoCoCa, Sea Gate (2 min walk), Cobble Hill Historic District, Sea Gate (4 min walk), Cobble Hill, New York City (5 min walk), The Invisible Dog Art Center, Sea Gate (7 min walk).

How to get to Kane Street Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kane Street Synagogue:

Metro

Bergen Street • Lines: F, G (7 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound (15 min walk)
Myrtle Avenue & Saint Edwards Street • Lines: B54 (28 min walk)

Train

Atlantic Terminal (24 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (33 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (36 min walk)