Congregation Beth Ahabah

Congregation Beth Ahabah
Early 20th century postcard of the current synagogue
Religion
AffiliationReform Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
Location1121 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
CountryUnited States
Location in Virginia
Geographic coordinates37°33′05″N 77°27′20″W / 37.551278°N 77.4555°W / 37.551278; -77.4555
Architecture
Architect(s)Noland and Baskervill
TypeSynagogue
StyleRoman Revival
Date established1789 (as Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome)
GroundbreakingMarch 4, 1904
CompletedDecember 9, 1904
Specifications
Dome(s)One
MaterialsStone
Website
bethahabah.org
Congregation Beth Ahabah
NRHP reference No.72001528
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 14, 1972
Designated CPWest Franklin Street Historic District

Congregation Beth Ahabah (meaning "House of Love") is a Reform Jewish synagogue at 1121 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia, in the United States. Founded in 1789 by Spanish and Portuguese Jews as Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome (meaning "Holy Congregation, House of Peace"), it is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States.