The speech that was read prior to the congregation’s history at the laying of the corner of the first synagogue building.
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Newspaper Articles about the Dedication of the First Synagogue
A few local papers described the first synagogue dedication, reprinting Lasdusky’s speech and summarizing Bernhardt’s.
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1902 Synagogue Dedication Speech from Homestead Newspaper
A newspaper article covering the dedication of the 1902 synagogue includes the speech by President Lasdusky.
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Chanukah 1902 Speech
The address the shul’s president, B. Glueck, made at the congregation’s first Chanukah in their own synagogue building.
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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.
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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.
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Speech at Dedication of Second Synagogue
A nasty speech by I. Grossman praising and criticizing people involved in rebuilding the synagogue.
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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.
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30th Anniversary Introduction and Poems
Introduction to the history of the congregation and poems for the surviving charter members.
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Fortieth Anniversary Banquet Speech
The 1934 version of the synagogue’s history follows the previous versions, but its edits reflect a contemporary agenda.
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Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet Speech
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the congregation, its early history and leading members are recounted for all.
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Chevra Kadisha Speeches, 1934-1944
Secretary Ignatz Grossman delivered annual speeches that waxed philosophical on the Chevra Kadisha’s work and current events.