Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Congregation Ezrath Israel
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The Actors' Temple

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022
1. Congregation Ezrath Israel / The Actors' Temple Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Congregation Ezrath Israel
The Actors' Temple
West Side Hebrew Relief Association
Est. 1917, this site since 1923
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 45.674′ N, 73° 59.353′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. It is on West 47th Street 0.1 miles east of 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 339 W 47th St, New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harold Ross (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battalion 9 9/11 Memorial (about 600 feet away); Samuel J. Friedman (about 700 feet away); Gutenberg Playground (about 800 feet away); John Golden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); McCaffrey Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Times Square (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022
2. Congregation Ezrath Israel / The Actors' Temple
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.
