Congregation Sherith Israel

San Francisco, United States

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Congregation Sherith Israel, a Reform Jewish synagogue in San Francisco, was founded in 1851 during the California Gold Rush and ranks among the oldest synagogues in the United States. Its historic sanctuary, designed by architect Albert Pissis and completed in 1905, exemplifies Byzantine Revival architecture constructed of brick. The building became a prominent San Francisco landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The congregation gained broader historical significance as a principal site of the San Francisco graft prosecution trials, which took place between 1905 and 1908. In later years, Congregation Sherith Israel became widely recognized for its innovative approach to worship and lifecycle celebrations.