The oldest Jewish Congregation in Central Illinois, was founded in 1858. Known as the “Springfield Hebrew Congregation” services originally were conducted in rented quarters. On Sept. 10, 1876, the first Jewish House of Worship in Springfield was dedicated on property located on North Fifth Street. In 1917, the building on the present site was completed and dedicated, and a new charter was procured and the official name of the Congregation became Temple B'rith Sholom. The temple recently completed a major remodeling and redecorating of its historic sanctuary.
The oldest Jewish Congregation in Central Illinois, was founded in 1858. Known as the “Springfield Hebrew Congregation” services originally were conducted in rented quarters. On Sept. 10, 1876, the first Jewish House of Worship in Springfield was dedicated on property located on North Fifth Street. In 1917, the building on the present site was completed and dedicated, and a new charter was procured and the official name of the Congregation became Temple B'rith Sholom. The temple recently completed a major remodeling and redecorating of its historic sanctuary.
