Founded in 1909, Congregation Men of Justice (Anshe Zedek) was constructed in 1913 to the designs of architects Farber & Nurick. The cornerstone for the new church was laid in August, 19131 and the building opened in October of that year, probably in the basement ("final plans call for another story, which will be a synagogue proper")2. The first feast in the new temple was held in January, 1914 and was attended by 500 people.3
The building was purchased by the Bright Light Baptist church in 1968 and has been occupied by that congregation since.
- 1
"For New Jewish Temple: Cornerstone Laid for Congregation Men of Justice Synagogue", The Chat (Brooklyn, New York), August 23, 1913, page 27.
- 2
"First feast in new temple", The Chat (Brooklyn, New York), January 3, 1914, page 8.
- 3
See also "To Build New Synagogue", Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York), March 18 1913, page 1; "New Hebrew School and Temple Planned", The Standard Union (Brooklyn, New York), March 19, 1913, Wed, page 6.
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