Entries for 'Jewish prayers'
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Congregation Or Ve Shalom was founded in 1914 when Congregation Ahavat Shalom and Congregation Or Hahayim merged. Its membership was originally comprised of immigrants to Atlanta from Turkey and the Isle of Rhodes. The records consist of financial records, and Hebrew school attendance and grade books.
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Jewish youth, Jewish prayers, Jewish preaching, Rabbis
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Congregation Children of Israel was established in 1846 and is still in existence today. The records consist of minutes, correspondence, financial and legal records and general administrative files. Of special interest to researchers is the Sunday school scrapbook, which holds pictures dating as far back as the sixties. The collection also consists of the first check written, which provides official ownership of the congregation.
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Jewish prayers, Jewish preaching, Rabbis
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The Adas Yeshurun Synagogue is the oldest and first congregation in Augusta, Georgia. It was founded in 1889 and is an Orthodox congregation that is still in existence today. The records are primarily minutes, some financial records, and program books relating to the varied activities and projects of this Orthodox synagogue. The history of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue can be found in Folder 4: 90th Anniversary 1979. Of special interest in this collection are the highlights from 1955 and 1985 found in Folder 16: The Menorah, which gives the history and activities of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue.
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Jewish prayers, Jewish preaching, Rabbis, Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism