Park Slope Jewish Center

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The Park Slope Jewish Center is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue located at 1320 Eighth Avenue in South Slope, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. Established as a congregation in c. 1915, from 1942 to 1960 they were known as Congregation B'nai Jacob - Tifereth Israel.

Overview

The synagogue was built in 1925 as the Orthodox Congregation B'nai Jacob, and is a 2 1/2-story brick building with Romanesque and Baroque style elements. It features the Star of David on exterior masonry, a rose window, and a domed skylight. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. A $1.75 million renovation and expansion was completed in 2015. Rabbi Carie Carter has served the congregation since 2000.

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