K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Temple Religious Sights

Oldest Continuous Congregation in Chicago

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1100 East Hyde Park Boulevard
Chicago,
IL, 60615-2810
United States
Phone No. +1 773 924 1234
Fax No. +1 773 924 1238
Visit Websitehttp://www.kamii.org/
E mailinfo@kamii.org
Transport Options
Train Available : Green Line, 51st Street stop

Overview

K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Temple is a Byzantine-inspired building that houses the oldest Jewish congregation in Chicago, one that moved seven times before settling in this Hyde Park neighborhood. The building looks somewhat out of place in Chicago, as many associate Chicago Jews with Russian immigrants and European style churches. This temple reflects the religion's Middle Eastern roots, however. Inside, an impressive 80-foot high dome crowns the auditorium. This structure looks majestically down upon the beautifully crafted Italian ark, which contains the temple's Torah.