Historic Hoboken Synagogue Celebrates Centennial with Weekend Festival

The Star of Israel, a historic synagogue in Hoboken and a landmark of the local Jewish community, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a weekend festival from Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17.

A unique piece of architecture as well as a house of religion, the synagogue is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places, and was dedicated in 1915, making it one of the oldest active synagogues in New Jersey.

Local members of the Jewish community are organizing a free weekend festival from May 15 to 17 to mark the occasion.

The festival will feature several events:

• Friday, May 15, 6 to 9 p.m.: Musical Friday night service and program devoted to the community and architectural history of the Star of Israel
• Saturday, May 16, 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Students from the synagogue’s Learning Center will lead a Shabbat morning of prayer and song to celebrate their year of experiential learning in and out of the synagogue
• Sunday, May 17, 1 to 6 p.m.: Block party on Park Avenue in front of the synagogue, featuring 1915-period games, crafts, a bounce house, Israeli dancing and kosher food

Ticket prices for Sunday’s concert are $20 for adults, $15 for members, and $10 for children age 18 and under. The Friday and Saturday services and hospitality are free. All block party activities and the synagogue tour are free. Block party food tickets will be sold at the event.

For further information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hobokensynagogue.org

All activities take place at the Star of Israel, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken. All are welcome.