Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
| Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | |
|---|---|
The synagogue, in 2020 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Governing body | Jewish Emergent Network (member) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 600 I Street NW, Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
Location within Washington, D.C. | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°54′02″N 77°01′13″W / 38.90059°N 77.020238°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Louis Levi |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed | 1908 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | Three |
| Dome height (inner) | 69 feet (21 m) |
| Dome dia. (inner) | 25 feet (7.6 m) |
| Materials | Vitrified brick and terra cotta |
| Website | |
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The Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is a non-denominational, non-membership, non-traditional Jewish congregation and synagogue located at the corner of Sixth Street and I Street, NW in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is one of the oldest synagogues in the city. In addition to hosting religious services for different Jewish denominations, the synagogue hosts many lectures, concerts, and art exhibitions for the general public.
The venue's sanctuary seats 750 people, split between two levels, and its social hall can accommodate up to 250 people. Two multi-purpose rooms each seat up to 75 people.