Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal
| Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal | |
|---|---|
Former Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue on Stanley Street (in use 1890–1947) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Sect | Spanish and Portuguese |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Governing body | Orthodox Union |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 4894 Avenue Saint-Kevin, Snowdon, Montreal, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°29′23″N 73°37′56″W / 45.489802°N 73.632098°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Charles T. Ballard |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Date established | 1768 |
| Completed | 1947 |
| Website | |
| thespanish | |
The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal, also known as Shearith Israel, is an Orthodox synagogue, located at 4894 Avenue Saint-Kevin in Snowdon, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The synagogue is the oldest Jewish congregation in Canada. The congregation traces its history from 1760 and was formally established in 1768. It is affiliated with the Orthodox Union.