Historic Synagogue in Baltimore
by Kathi Isserman
Title
Historic Synagogue in Baltimore
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Kathi Isserman
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Photograph - Photographs
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"The beginnings of the B'nai Israel Congregation date from the first decade after the Civil War. On April 12, 1873, the congregation met at its regular place of worship, 81 North Gay Street (in what is now the vicinity of Gay Street and the Jones Falls Expressway), and established a Board of Trustees. Ten days later, the eight-member board appeared before two justices of the peace and signed their names to a certificate of incorporation. B'nai Israel's charter was approved by the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City and filed in court records on April 30, 1873.
It is uncertain how long the congregation was in existence prior to drawing up a Certificate of Incorporation; however, 1873 has long been considered the date when B'nai Israel began. The original name of the shul was the "Russian Congregation B'nai Israel of Baltimore City."
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April 21st, 2013
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