Title

Congregation Beth Israel Diamond Jubilee, 1888-1963

Alternative Title

Congregation Beth Israel, 1888-1963

Creator

Congregation Beth Israel (Bangor, Me.)

Segal, Henry H.

Publisher

Furbush-Roberts Printing Co. (Bangor, Me.)

Date

1963

Description

Foreword: Congregation Beth Israel, the oldest synagogue in the State of Maine, this year celebrates its 75th anniversary. This is the story of Beth Israel--of the men and women who shaped its character--of the influences which patterned its destiny--of the spirit which has brought it through crises in the past and which must be trusted to preserve it in the future. In the aggregate, this chronicle is a review of the Congregation's struggles, hopes and accomplishments. It is not meant to be a distinguished historical contribution nor a detailed chronological summary of the seventy-five years it covers. Instead, by selecting the more significant and human episodes in our growth, we hope to present a colorful pageant of the modest epic which is our history.

Contents

Forces Influencing Our History--The Beth Israel Founders--Building of the First Synagogue--The Formative Years--Congregational Life--"Bangor Fire" Destroys Synagogue--Building of the Second Synagogue--In War And Peace--Dedication to the Nation's Cause--The Modern Period--These Are The Rabbis of Beth Israel--These Are The Rabbis of Beth Israel--Religious Worship Enriched by Lyric Beauty--Past Presidents--Officers of the Congregation Beth Israel--Diamond Jubilee Committee--The Beth Israel Chevra Kadisha--Philanthropy and Social Service--Max Cohen, a Biography--Myer Segal: Religious Rebel--Beth Israel Sisterhood--Beth Israel Brotherhood--Tributes and Citations--Jewel Scroll--Members In Public Service--Members In Military Service

Subject

Bangor (Me.)--History--20th Century

Congregation Beth Israel (Bangor, Me.)--History

Jews--Maine--Bangor Religious institutions--Maine--Bangor

Synagogues--Maine--Bangor

Type

Illustrated works

Local histories

Spatial Coverage

Bangor (Me.)

Temporal Coverage

Nineteen sixties

Twentieth century

Language

English

Is Part Of

Bangor Public Library Special Collections

Note

Printed for the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Israel by Furbush-Roberts Printing Co., Inc., Bangor, Maine.

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