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  In November 2015 we had the pleasure of having our wedding ceremony at First Congregation Sons of Israel in Saint Augustine. We could not have made a better choice for this occasion!
  
  The congregation is very deeply woven into the history of Saint Augustine and adds greatly to the diverse citizenry of the oldest city in the United States. The physical building is absolutely beautiful, with a layout from 1929 and is adorned with ceiling high stained-glass windows. There is room in the parking lot for about 20 vehicles and an overflow lot a short distance away. The high balcony (where large candles were previously lit to provide light prior to electricity being installed) provides a spectacular view of the events on the main floor. The sanctuary is connected to a back area which contains an oneg room (which provided plenty of room for our celebration with 50 guests), kitchen and small offices. The congregation when founded was practicing traditional Orthodox which separates men and women during prayer. The women, we were told, sat in the balcony while the men occupied the main floor. This separation is no longer the case as the congregation is now Conservative, but that hasn't changed the view from the balcony.
  
  In the months leading up to the wedding date of November 11 we worked very closely with Mr. Les Stern who is the Congregation’s President. Mr. Stern was extremely helpful, accommodating and flexible, and denied us nothing – even when some event plans changed at the last minute. For our event tables, chairs and table clothes were available for our use and we had full access to the kosher kitchen with its double refrigerators, freezers and double stoves.
  
  Needless to say, First Congregation Sons of Israel in Saint Augustine earns our highest ratings and is highly recommended for Jewish events. But don’t restrict your visit to celebrations – stop by any Sabbath for a small taste of our wonderful experience :)
  

  Added June 04, 2017 by Mitchell Coulton