| The House of Love and Prayer | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hasidic Judaism(former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue(1967–1978) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Location | |
| Location | 347 Arguello Boulevard,Richmond,San Francisco,California |
| Country | United States |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | |
The House of Love and Prayer was aHasidicJewish congregation andsynagogue, located at 347 Arguello Boulevard, in theRichmond district ofSan Francisco,California, in the United States.
Founded in spring/April 1968 byrebbeShlomo Carlebach, the congregation had a short existence, lasting just ten years. Despite its Hasidic origins, the rituals of worship were inspired by theAmerican counterculture movement, and attracted young, non-affiliated Jews.[1][2][3] The congregation eventually disbanded, and some of the congregants relocated to Israel,[4] foundingMoshav Mevo Modi'im in 1975.
Carlebach, a rabbi and singer-songwriter founded a synagogue inspired by the counterculture of the 1960s. Carlebach called his congregants "holy hippielech" ("holy hippies"). Many of Carlebach's followers soon began practicing Judaism according to theOrthodox tradition.[4]
A second house, located at 1456 9th Avenue, in the Sunset district, was acquired during the early 1970s and served as ayeshiva for the congregation. This was after the first House, which was a commune and synagogue on Arguello Blvd., was closed on Dec. 4,1970.[2][3]
Carlebach's synagogue inspired the creation of a musical presented by theNational Yiddish Theatre titled "The House of Love and Prayer". Carlebach's daughter,Neshama Carlebach was among the production's collaborators.[5]
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