Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, New York City

Name: Manhattan Beach Jewish Center
Address: New York City, United States

#1450 among attractions in New York City

Synagogue, Modernist architecture

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Manhattan Beach Jewish Center is a historic synagogue and community center located in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Located at 60 West End Avenue, the synagogue was completed in 1952. It was designed by Jacob W. Sherman in the Bauhaus style, similar to European synagogues of the 1930s, Ten years after the synagogue was opened, the adjoining seven-story community center was built. It is an example of the "Jewish Center" movement which was coming into its own at the time. The synagogue is a two-story-and-mezzanine Modern Movement building with a limestone façade and granite base. It has a short tower and recessed shallow entrance porch, flanked on either side by a single unadorned column. ()

Coordinates: 40°34'50"N, 73°57'22"W

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Southern Brooklyn (Brighton Beach)New York City United States

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Manhattan Beach Jewish Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Coney Island Cyclone, New York Aquarium, The Holocaust Memorial Park.

1.3 miW
Amusement park
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, New York City
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Coney Island, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park is a cherished New York City landmark that has delighted generations of visitors. With its iconic centerpiece, the Wonder Wheel, standing tall at 150 feet, the park offers a nostalgic blend of...
1.2 miW
Iconic 1926 wooden rollercoaster
Coney Island Cyclone, New York City
31 min walk • The Coney Island Cyclone is a wooden roller coaster at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. Designed by Vernon Keenan, it opened to the public on June 26, 1927. The coaster is on a plot of land at the intersection of Surf Avenue and West 10th Street.
1.1 miSW
Marine wildlife boardwalk attraction
New York Aquarium, New York City
29 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is a vibrant marine sanctuary in the bustling city of New York. This Brooklyn-based aquarium is a favorite among both locals and tourists, offering an immersive experience into the world of aquatic wildlife.
~980 ftNE
Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial Park, New York City
5 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial Park is a public Holocaust memorial park located at the water's edge between Emmons Avenue and Shore Boulevard in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn.
1.3 miW
Amusement, Amusement park
Astroland, New York City
33 min walk • Astroland was a 3.1-acre amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City that first opened in 1962. It was located at 1000 Surf Avenue on the boardwalk. It ceased operations on September 7, 2008.
1.3 miW
Museum, History museum, Piers and boardwalks
Coney Island USA, New York City
34 min walk • Coney Island USA is a 501 not-for-profit arts organization founded in 1980 that is dedicated to the cultural and economic revitalization of the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City.
1.3 miW
Amusement park, lively boardwalk and beach
Coney Island, New York City
32 min walk • Coney Island is a peninsular neighborhood and entertainment area in the southwestern section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
1.4 miNW
Cemetery
Old Gravesend Cemetery, New York City
35 min walk • Old Gravesend Cemetery is a historic cemetery at Gravesend Neck Road and McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York, New York. The cemetery was founded about 1658 and contains the graves of a number of the original patentees and their families. Lady Deborah Moody, founder of Gravesend, is believed to be buried in the cemetery.
0.6 miW
Synagogue
Jewish Center of Brighton Beach, New York City
15 min walk • Jewish Center of Coney Island, also known as the Jewish Center of Brighton Beach, is a historic synagogue and community center located in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
1 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Trump Village, New York City
25 min walk • Trump Village is a seven-building apartment complex in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
0.6 miE
Park
Shore Boulevard Mall, New York City
17 min walk • Shore Boulevard Mall is a waterfront promenade extending for nearly a mile along the southern bank of Sheepshead Bay in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Manhattan Beach Jewish Center?

Nearby attractions include The Holocaust Memorial Park, New York City (5 min walk), Brighton Beach, New York City (7 min walk), Jewish Center of Brighton Beach, New York City (15 min walk), Shore Boulevard Mall, New York City (17 min walk).

How to get to Manhattan Beach Jewish Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manhattan Beach Jewish Center:

Metro

Brighton Beach • Lines: B, Q (9 min walk)
Sheepshead Bay • Lines: B, Q (12 min walk)