Congregation Sherith Israel, located at 2266 California St., is a Jewish Reform synagogue designed by architect Albert Pissis and completed in 1905. It is a registered National Historic Place boasting a 60-foot painted dome and a 3,500-pipe organ. The stained-glass windows, created by Emile Pissis, portray biblical themes. The west window illustrates Moses and the Ten Commandments, while the east window depicts God's instruction to help those in need. The five stained-glass windows on the west narrate the story of 1 Samuel, representing the transition from tribal leadership to monarchy.
Congregation Sherith Israel, a Jewish Reform synagogue designed by Albert Pissis in 1905, features a gilded dome, stained-glass windows, and is a registered historic site.
The synagogue houses a 60-foot dome with a blue-sky oculus and a 3,500-pipe organ, significant features completed in 1905.
Opposite stained-glass windows depict biblical scenes: the west shows Moses unveiling the Ten Commandments, while the east illustrates God's charge to feed the needy.
Five stained-glass windows on the west illustrate the narrative from 1 Samuel, showcasing the shift from Israel's tribal rule to kingly monarchy.
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