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Adath Israel, Middletown

 Collection
Identifier: Synagogue-0011-002-008g

Dates

  • Creation: 1928-present

Biographical / Historical

Adath Israel of Middletown CT is an egalitarian conservative synagogue. The synagogue serves members and families all over this area as well as many other states, including Florida and Arizona. Adath Israel's adult education committee holds lectures or has guest speakers both about Judaism and what is going on in the community. Its Hebrew School is home to about 30 students ranging in ages from 5-15 years old, and many of its teachers are from Wesleyan University. The synagogue offers morning minyan every day, and Friday night and Saturday morning services. The synagogue also has an interfaith cemetery. Additionally, Adath Israel houses one of the most extensive antique Judaic collections in the country, and works in partnership with Wesleyan University in preserving and showcasing its holdings.

Full Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
Adath Israel, Middletown
Status
In Process
Date
January 2014
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository

Contact:
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford CT 06117 USA
860-727-6171