We define Pioneer Western Jewish Synagogues as synagogues in states/areas West of the Mississippi and founded before 1965 — that is at least 50 years ago. (Wisconsin, Alaska, and Hawaii included.)
An Exhibit of your Synagogue is not meant to be a complete history, but one that focuses on its beginnings and growth.
We recommend that you look at other synagogue exhibits in our museum to see what to include.
Please send us as much of the requested information that follows: Facts only (please, no editorializing). You need not write full sentences.
Synagogue’s Name
Year of First Meeting
Names of Founders and/or First Synagogue Officers
Year of First Service — where, for what holiday, and led by whom
Year and Location of First Building
First Rabbi/Leader
Early Growth
Year and Location of Second Building
Next Growth Period
Name of Rabbi/Leader who served an extended time at the Synagogue and major events and developments during that time
Year of Founding of Sisterhood, Men’s Club, School, etc.
Todays Building, Location, and National Affiliation
Current Rabbi(s) and/or Cantor(s)
Today’s Name, Address, Web Address, Email Contact, and Phone #.
Historical Newspaper Quotes
Photographs (Please contact us for photo information)
Then we need . . . .
Your Name, relationship
Your phone # and email address for correspondence
Once we have enough information, we will create the Exhibit and send you the link for review for errors and omissions.
There is no charge for this — although donations keep us going.
Instructions:
Copy the basic information requests above and paste them into a word document. Add a number of spaces between each item requested and fill in the information.
Email the page(s) to us at: JMAWcurator@gmail.com
For questions, advice, etc. call us at (562) 405-4176 (Pacific Time)
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