These articles and editorials narrate the events surrounding the arson of the first synagogue and the community’s response (it wasn’t good).
Events Leading to the Second Synagogue, May 1911-June 1913
A collection of newspaper articles documenting the events after the arson of the first shul through the groundbreaking for the second.
Jews in the News, 1912
A year of newspaper clippings from Homestead’s paper related to members of the Jewish community.
Jews in the News, 1913
A year of newspaper clippings from Homestead’s paper related to members of the Jewish community.
Sale of the Lot on Ammon Street
Deed of sale for the lot where the first synagogue stood.
Impressive Ceremonies at Laying of Corner Stone
Another big front-page article for the synagogue — this time for laying the cornerstone of their second building.
Finishing the New Synagogue, October 1913-September 1914
Articles covering the last few fundraisers while the synagogue was being built and the announcements of the synagogue dedication.
Jews in the News, 1914
A year of newspaper clippings from Homestead’s paper related to members of the Jewish community.
Interesting Ceremonies at Dedication of New Synagogue
Once again the Homestead paper comes through with a large article about the dedication of the second synagogue building.
Jews in the News, 1915
A year of newspaper clippings from Homestead’s paper related to members of the Jewish community.
Jews in the News, 1916
A year of newspaper clippings from Homestead’s paper related to members of the Jewish community.
Jews in the News, 1917
A year of newspaper clippings from Homestead’s paper related to members of the Jewish community.