File:“Congregation Beth Israel” THC marker Dec 2023.jpg
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A Texas Historical Commission marker for the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue
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English: The THC marker for Austin Synagogue Congregation Beth Israel. It reads: “THIS CONGREGATION WAS ORGANIZED IN 1876 BY ABOUT 30 CHARTER MEMBERS LED BY NOTED BUSINESSMAN HENRY HIRSCHFELD AND NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER PHINEAS DE CORDOVA. IN
1877 BETH ISRAEL PURCHASED A LOT AT 11TH AND SAN JACINTO STREETS WHERE THE FIRST SYNAGOGUE WAS ERECTED IN 1884. JOE KOEN BEGAN A 45-YEAR TERM AS PRESIDENT IN 1889. THE CONGREGATION BOUGHT LAND AT SHOAL CREEK BLVD. AND 38TH STREET IN 1953; ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOOL BUILDINGS WERE ERECTED IN 1957 A SANCTUARY WAS COMPLETED IN 1967, BETH ISRAEL CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A FOCAL POINT FOR AUSTIN'S JEWISH COMMUNITY.” |
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| Author | Slamforeman |
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