Actors' Temple
339 West 47th Street
(between Eighth and Ninth Avenues)
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 245-6975
Fax: (212) 586-3025
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Actors' Temple was founded in 1917 as the West Side Hebrew Relief Association. Over time a bond formed between the shul and Jews working in the surrounding show business industry. Talent from vaudeville, musical theater, nightclubs, live television and the dramatic stage made the synagogue a true Actors Temple. Former members include Al Jolson, Sophie Tucker, Red Buttons, three of the Marx Brothers, Joe E. Lewis, Sandy Koufax, Edward G. Robinson, two of the Three Stooges, Jack Benny, Shelley Winters and Henny Youngman.
Today, the synagogue rents space to performing arts groups and serves as a cultural venue for Off Broadway plays, dance, music and religious celebrations.
- Landmark Status: Federal
- Archive: Photographic Archive of Performers
- Space Rental: Two floors available for rental for events, rehearsals and performances.
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Tues, Feb 21, 2012 Stranger wtih a Camera is a slideshow and story-telling on the development of Jono David’s Jewish photo library, HaChayim HaYehudim. Take a virtual journey back in time to learn why he committed so much of his life to documenting Jewish life around the entire world---the Amazon, Cuba, India, Serbia and more.
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Sat, June 5, 2010 – Sat, March 3, 2012 You don't need to see the film "Red Tails" by George Lucas to get the Tuskegee Airmen story. This play follows six of the airmen as they become pilots in the United States Army Air Force in World War II. The play explores the men's collective struggle with Jim Crow and their intelligence, patriotism, dreams of an inclusive society.