Tiferet Israel Congregation (Toronto)
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| Tiferet Israel Congregation | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Sephardic |
| Location | |
| Location | 756 Sheppard Avenue West Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3H 2S8 |
  Location in Toronto | |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°45′15″N 79°26′49″W / 43.754050°N 79.447032°W |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1988 |
| Completed | 1988 |
Tiferet Israel Congregation is a Sephardic synagogue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sheppard Avenue West in the former city of North York.
Tiferet Israel Congregation follows Moroccan Jewish tradition and is an Orthodox synagogue.[1] Regular services are held during the week, on Shabbat, and on Jewish holidays. The synagogue contains a sanctuary on the main floor with separate seating for men and for women, and in the basement there is a kitchen and a room for luncheons, festive meals, and parties.
History
- November 24, 1978 - The lot at 756 Sheppard Avenue West was purchased.[2]
- May 1988 - Groundbreaking Ceremony[1]
- September 5, 1988 - Inauguration Ceremony[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Tiferet Israel Congregation". Tiferetisrael.ca. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ "Tiferet Israel Congregation - About Us". Tiferetisrael.ca. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
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