Congregation Beth Ora (Saint Laurent)
| Congregation Beth Ora | |
|---|---|
 Congregation Beth Ora, Saint-Laurent | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
| Sect | Ashkenazi |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Governing body | Orthodox Union |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°29′50″N 73°41′19″W / 45.4971°N 73.6886°W |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1953 |
| Completed | 1957 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Congregation Beth Ora (Hebrew: קהלת בית אורה, lit. 'House of Light') is a Modern Orthodox synagogue serving the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada.[1]
Founded in 1953 by William Weiss as "The Jewish Congregation of Saint Laurent", the synagogue adopted its constitution in 1956, and construction was finalized in 1957. The name was later changed to Beth Ora in 1959.
The synagogue is a member of the Orthodox Union.
References
[edit]- ^ "Beth Ora, a Second Home for Jews in Saint Laurent". The Suburban. aint-Laurent. September 13, 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
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