Moorish Revival 1904 Former Synagogue - Lower East Side Manhattan
Congregation Adath Jeshurun of Yassay was an Orthodox Jewish synagogue located at 58–60 Rivington Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Established by Romanian Jewish immigrants from Iași (historically known as Jassy), Romania, the congregation was founded in the late 19th century. In 1903, the congregation commissioned architect Emery Roth to design a new synagogue building, which was completed in 1904 in the Moorish Revival architectural style. The inauguration of the synagogue occurred in early September 1904, attracting over 10,000 attendees .Despite its initial prominence, the congregation faced financial difficulties shortly after the building's completion. By 1907, the synagogue was mortgaged and listed for sale .
The building continued to serve various congregations until it ceased functioning as a synagogue in 1976.Since 1979, it has been repurposed as studios and residences for local artists .
The Hebrew inscription on the arch reads, “This is the gateway to the Lord the righteous shall enter through it,” from Psalms 118:20.
