Documents

There are mainly speeches, programs, deeds, and newspaper articles here. You can read through these items in chronological order, or you can look at the collections I’ve assembled for the earliest community history; the building of the first synagogue and the fire that destroyed it; the second synagogue that stands to this day; the thirtieth, fortieth, and fiftieth anniversaries of the congregation; and the closing of the synagogue and its aftermath.

89 sets of documents so far... and much more to come!

Program for United Hebrew Organizations’ Dramatic Evening

The program of these plays and the advertising supporters cover many of the children and adults in the community.

Contract for Building the Second Synagogue

The agreement between the congregation and the builder of the second synagogue, which cost $17,900.

Sale of the Lot on Ammon Street

Deed of sale for the lot where the first synagogue stood.

1913 Speech at Cornerstone Laying for Second Synagogue

A (borrowed!) speech made at the cornerstone laying after the reading the history of the first seven years of the synagogue.

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.

Speech at Dedication of Second Synagogue

A nasty speech by I. Grossman praising and criticizing people involved in rebuilding the synagogue.

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.

Cost of 10th Avenue Synagogue

Itemized expenses for building the new synagogue, as offset by money raised through donations, events, and of course, the mortgage.

Jews in the News, 1916

A year of newspaper clippings from Homestead’s paper related to members of the Jewish community.

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