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Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Ontario)

Coordinates: 42°18′33″N 83°01′21″W / 42.309084°N 83.022422°W / 42.309084; -83.022422
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Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteOrthodox Jewish
LeadershipRabbi Sholom Galperin
StatusActive
Location
Location115 Giles Boulevard East
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 4C1
Architecture
Completed1958
Website
www.shaareyzedekwindsor.com

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