Program for the 1960 confirmation exercises at the synagogue.
Author Archive for Homestead Hebrews
Testimonial Dinner Honoring Jerome J. Schwartz
Program for the 1958 testimonial dinner honoring the synagogue’s long-time president.
Desecration of the Cemetery
On July 1, 1956 six drunk men vandalized the Homestead Hebrew Cemetery.
Sisterhood’s 50th Anniversary Banquet
On December 11, 1955, the Homestead Rodef Shalom Sisterhood celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Program for the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Synagogue
The sixtieth anniversary of the synagogue celebrated “our American Jewish life” just as the community was beginning its downturn.
Homestead Hebrew Sunday School, c. 1950
A picture of the Homestead Hebrew Sunday School, c. 1950, featuring Rabbi Joshua Weiss.
Homestead Hebrew Sunday School, c. 1950
A wonderful picture of a Sunday School class c. 1950. Whom do you recognize?
Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet Speech
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the congregation, its early history and leading members are recounted for all.
Program from the 50th Anniversary Banquet
“May our Congregation, now numbering about 250 members, continue to prosper and be an asset to our community and country.”
Fiftieth Anniversary Newspaper Articles
Homestead’s newspaper published short notices before and after the synagogue’s fiftieth anniversary banquet.
Editorial on the Synagogue’s Anniversary in the Midst of War
The Pittsburgh Jewish Criterion offers a wish for the Homestead Hebrew Congregation on its fiftieth anniversary.