The 2000-seat structure is the largest synagogue built in New Jersey, reflecting the significant size of the Jewish population in Newark at the beginning of the 20^th century. The congregation formed in 1853 by a small group of Jewish emigrants from Poland and eventually constructed the temple in 1924. Fifty years later, the building was sold to an evangelical congregation and now serves as a house of worship and home to community outreach programs, and educational and social activities.

The 2005 Trust grant helped fund the preparation of a conditions assessment report to guide restoration and maintenance of the complex, and specifically address the urgent need for roof repairs.

For more information, visit: http://www.decministries.net/templehistory.htm