The Way We Were

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1913 AZA Yiddish Bacherle Newsletter

Around 1913, teenagers who were about 15 years old produced a newsletter for the Jewish community, or at least for the teen community.

1919 Temple Beth El Sunday School Class

Temple Beth El Sunday School Class including ancestors of the the Levy, Brody and Bass families.

1914-1957 Beth El Temple

1914-1957 Beth El Temple

This was Temple Beth El's first permanent home,  at Broadway and Vine, in use from 1914-1957.

 

1890 ”Congreagation Heska Amona” stamp

The imprint of this stamp (perhaps a book stamp or for stationery?) was found among Rabbi Isaac Winick’s papers long after his death.

1893-1920 Heska Amuna Building

1893-1920 Heska Amuna

This is Heska Amuna’s first synagogue building, at Temperance Avenue and Vine Street, used from 1893-1920.