Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | |
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The façade of Kehilath Jeshurun synagogue, in 2008, before the 2011 fire | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 126 East 85th Street, Upper East Side, New York, New York 10028 |
| Country | United States |
Location in Manhattan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°46′45″N 73°57′24″W / 40.77917°N 73.95667°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Style | Neo-classical |
| Date established | 1872 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1872 |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 18,000 square feet (1,700 m2) (Sanctuary only) |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Website | |
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Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun (abbreviated as KJ or CKJ) is a Modern Orthodox Jewish synagogue at 126 East 85th Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States. The synagogue was founded in 1872. The synagogue is closely affiliated with the Ramaz School. The lower school is co-located in an adjacent building and is across the street from the middle school.