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Congregation Albert

New Mexico's oldest Jewish congregation that remains active as the same institutional congregation, founded in Albuquerque in 1897.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesFounded 1897

Congregation Albert in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Congregation Albert was founded in Albuquerque on 26 September 1897 and formally incorporated in the New Mexico Territory in 1902. Its original members first met through local halls, including the Knights of Pythias Hall and later the Jolly Ten Hall on Gold Avenue. The congregation laid the cornerstone for its first purpose-built temple at Gold Avenue and Seventh Street in 1899 and dedicated the building in 1900. In 1951 it moved to a new mid-century synagogue on Lead Avenue SE. In 1984 the congregation moved again to its current campus at 3800 Louisiana Boulevard NE. Historic sacred objects from the earlier buildings, including the ner tamid and other furnishings, were carried forward, underscoring the continuity of the institution across changing locations.

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Oldest Jewish Congregation Still Active in New Mexico

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Congregation Albert

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Founded in 1897

Congregation Albert in Albuquerque holds the record for the Oldest Jewish Congregation Still Active in New Mexico. The congregation was founded on 26 September 1897 and received its formal territorial incorporation on 7 April 1902. It has remained in operation as an active Reform Jewish congregation, with documented current Shabbat services, membership and programming. The achievement is notable for the continuity of the institution itself, which has moved through three different synagogue buildings since its founding while remaining active.

Country: United States
Achievement location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Achievement date: 26 September 1897

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