Temple on Wilshire Boulevard

In 1862, a reformist synagogue was founded in Los Angeles on Wilshere Boulevard. It is also called the Congregation of Bnei Brit. It is one of the attractions of the city, thanks to its chic Byzantine dome, made in the style of the Renaissance.

It is the oldest Jewish community in California and did not reach its final form until 1929. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The synagogue is 135 feet high and 100 feet in diameter. The temple shines under the sun thanks to the yellow-orange color of the finish. The entrance of the temple consists of three massive wooden doors, above which you can see a large patterned circle with a six-pointed star in the center. The architect of the temple is Abraham Edelman, the son of the first rabbi of the congregation.

The interior decoration amazes with its luxury. The sanctuary was created in Gothic traditions. The windows on the south wall and the stained glass windows of the temple are some of the best examples of this art form. In the center is the Star of David and the Torah scroll. The walls consist of 5,000 to 6,000 pieces of glass, a symbol of the 12 tribes of Israel. Glass was created using the same technology as in the XIII century for European cathedrals.

The construction of the structure cost 1.5 million dollars. It is considered one of the most impressive synagogues in America.