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Congregation Rodeph Shalom (Hebrew: רודף שלום, lit. 'Pursuer of Peace'), is a historic Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Established in 1795, it is the oldest Ashkenazic synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. It is noted historically for its leadership of the Reform movement among American Hebrew congregations, for its spiritual influence upon international Jewry, and for its unique 1927 Byzantine and…
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The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 07000797. It was listed on August 6, 2007.
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When was Rodeph Shalom Synagogue listed on the National Register?
Rodeph Shalom Synagogue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Rodeph Shalom Synagogue?
Rodeph Shalom Synagogue is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rodeph Shalom Synagogue?
The period of significance for Rodeph Shalom Synagogue is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1795.
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