Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Windsor, Ontario)

Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Basic information
Location 115 Giles Boulevard East
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
N9A 4C1
Affiliation Judaism
Rite Orthodox Jewish
Status Active
Leadership Rabbi Sholom Galperin
Website www.shaareyzedekwindsor.com
Completed 1958

Congregation Shaarey Zedek is the oldest Orthodox Jewish congregation in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1893, the congregants initially met in private homes. In 1906, a dedicated synagogue was built at the corner of Brant and Mercer streets. It served the community for over 50 years. The congregation moved to its current location at 610 Giles Boulevard East in 1958.

As of 2011, Congregation Shaarey Zedek has a membership of approximately 40 families. The rabbi is Sholom Galperin.

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    Coordinates: 42°18′33″N 83°01′21″W / 42.309084°N 83.022422°W / 42.309084; -83.022422

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