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- Title
OHAVETH SHOLEM: SEATTLE'S FIRST JEWISH CONGREGATION.
- Authors
Droker, Howard A.
- Abstract
The article offers information on Ohaveth Sholem, the first Jewish congregation in Seattle, Washington. Its first Jewish New Year was observed in 1889 wherein its membership reached 100. In 1891, the congregation purchased a property which became the site of its synagogue. The synagogue's dedication ceremonies was held on September 18, 1892. The Panic of 1893 caused financial difficulties which led to the closing of the synagogue. Despite of its short existence, the congregation introduced several reforms and left important legacies including the Ohaveth Sholem cemetery. Its demise was considered by the author as part of the story of the evolution of Judaism in America.
- Subjects
SEATTLE (Wash.); WASHINGTON (State); BIG churches; ROSH ha-Shanah; SYNAGOGUES; JEWISH architecture
- Publication
Western States Jewish History, 1984, Vol 17, Issue 1, p26
- ISSN
0043-4221
- Publication type
Article