Synagogue
Title
Synagogue
Description
The Kesher Israel Synagogue was originally built in 1793. Its earliest members consisted primarily of Russian Jews who were later joined by other Eastern European Jews. In the 1870's, the building was abandoned, and then was purchased in 1889 by the congregation Chevra B'nai Jacob.
Creator
Sonnee Gottlieb
Source
Still Philadelphia
Date
1974
Contributor
Brad Nehls Jr.
Rights
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Philadelphia
Original Format
Photo
Files
Citation
Sonnee Gottlieb, “Synagogue,” Philly Immigration, accessed September 7, 2024, http://phillyimmigration.nunncenter.net/items/show/320.