Wilshire Boulevard Temple

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Wilshire Boulevard Temple built?1862
2. How big is Wilshire Boulevard Temple?55,000 square feet
3. What is the location?3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
4. What is the architect (main building)?Abram M. Edelman
5. Who was Rabbi Edgar Magnin?He served as the temple’s rabbi for 69 years, from 1915 to 1984, and was nicknamed the "John Wayne" of rabbis.
6. Why does the temple have a big dome and Moorish style?The Moorish style and large dome were chosen to create a grand, exotic look and to honor Jewish history in Spain and North Africa.

Reform Judaism: A liberal branch of Judaism that emphasizes adapting Jewish practices and beliefs to contemporary life and values.
Moorish Revival Architecture: An architectural style inspired by the historic Moorish architecture of the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa, often featuring ornate details and horseshoe arches.
Byzantine Revival Architecture: A style that draws inspiration from the architecture of the Byzantine Empire, characterized by prominent domes, mosaics, and rounded arches.
National Register of Historic Places: The official list of buildings, structures, objects, and sites significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.