Tiferet Israel Congregation

Tiferet Israel Congregation is a Sephardic synagogue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sheppard Avenue West in the former city of North York.

For similarly named synagogues, see Tifereth Israel.
Tiferet Israel Congregation
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
RiteSephardic
Location
Location756 Sheppard Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M3H 2S8
Location in Toronto
Geographic coordinates43°45′15″N 79°26′49″W
Architecture
Groundbreaking1988
Completed1988 (1988)

Tiferet Israel Congregation follows Moroccan Jewish tradition and is an Orthodox synagogue.[1] Regular services are held during the week, on Shabbat, and on Jewish holidays. The synagogue contains a sanctuary on the main floor with separate seating for men and for women, and in the basement there is a kitchen and a room for luncheons, festive meals, and parties.

History
  • November 24, 1978 - The lot at 756 Sheppard Avenue West was purchased.[2]
  • May 1988 - Groundbreaking Ceremony[1]
  • September 5, 1988 - Inauguration Ceremony[1]

References
  1. "Tiferet Israel Congregation". Tiferetisrael.ca. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
  2. "Tiferet Israel Congregation - About Us". Tiferetisrael.ca. Retrieved 2012-06-03.


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