National Historic Landmark-Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

National Historic Landmark- Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

The present Greek Revival-style structure (1840) houses a congregation regarded as the birthplace of Reform Judaism in America.

It is also the second-oldest synagogue in the United States in continuous use.

Courtesy National Park Service ...

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

Has Been Designated A

National

Historic Landmark

This Site Possesses National Significance

in Commemorating the History of the

United States of America

1980

Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service

United States Department of the Interior

(Lower Plaque)

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

( Holy Congregation House of God )

Founded 1750

The Cradle of Reformed Judaism

In The United States, 1824

Jews who settled in Charleston as early as

1695 worshipped informally until the founding

of this congregation in 1750. First synagogue