Photo of Temple Hesed frames and displays the unique modern architecture. The aerial view is accentuated by the fabulous fall foliage surrounding the structure. Photographed from 2000 feet at a 35° angle. Notice the fine details and architectural lines in the building, the reflective glass and metal and the fantastic colorful landscape.

About Temple Hesed

Temple Hesed, a reform Jewish congregation, is located on Scranton's East Mountain. Driving directions from center city Scranton are: Moosic Street (Route 307N) to Lake Scranton Road, the turn opposite the entrance to Lake Scranton (there is a traffic light). Turn onto this road then make the first right onto Knox Street. At the top of the hill to the driveway to the Temple will be on your right. Moosic Street (Route 307) is easily accessed from Interstate 81 at the River Street exit (north) or the Moosic Street exit (going south). From Route 380 take the Daleville exit and go left on Route 307.

Temple Hesed began as Congregation Ansche Hesed in 1860. It was located on Linden Rabbi Daniel J Swartz PhotoStreet in Scranton, Pennsylvania. A growing congregation, it moved to its second home and adopted its name from its new location - The Madison Avenue Temple. The current site was dedicated as Temple Hesed in 1973.