Rego Park Jewish Center facts for kids
Main building from Queens Blvd
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Quick facts for kids Religion |
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| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Romiel Daniel |
| Status | Active |
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| Location | 97-30 Queens Blvd., Rego Park, Queens, New York City, New York |
| Country | United States |
 Location in New York City
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| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frank Grad |
| Architectural type | Synagogue |
| Architectural style | Moderne architecture |
| Date established | 1939 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1948 |
The Rego Park Jewish Center is a special place for people who follow Conservative Judaism. It's a synagogue, which is a Jewish house of worship. You can find it in the Rego Park area of Queens, a part of New York City, New York, in the United States.
This building has a cool, modern look called Art Deco and Streamline Moderne. It was finished in 1948. The front of the building, called the façade, has a beautiful picture made of small colored pieces, called a mosaic. This mosaic was created by an artist named A. Raymond Katz.
The Rego Park Jewish Center is so important that it's listed on both the New York State and National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized for its history and special design.
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About the Rego Park Jewish Center
The Rego Park Jewish Center is a place where Jewish people gather for religious services and community events. It follows the traditions of Conservative Judaism. This is one of the main types of Judaism.
Building Design and History
The synagogue building was designed by an architectural company called Frank Grad & Sons. They created a style that was popular in the mid-1900s. This style is known for its smooth lines and modern look.
The building was completed in 1948. However, the Jewish community that uses it, called a congregation, was actually formed earlier, in 1939. So, they had a group before they had this specific building.
The Mosaic Art
One of the most interesting parts of the building is the mosaic on its front. A mosaic is a picture or pattern made by arranging small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. This particular mosaic was made by an artist named A. Raymond Katz. He was born in Hungary.
Historic Recognition
The Rego Park Jewish Center is considered a historic building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 2009. This list includes places across the United States that are important to history, architecture, or culture. Being on this list helps protect the building and its unique features.
Images for kids
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Mosaic by A. Raymond Katz
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Main building
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Entire complex as seen from Queens Blvd.
