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Guide to the Congregation Beth Israel Records
MS 43
MS 43
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Description
This collection consists of documents from Congregation Beth Israel related to their land purchases and projects.
Background
Congregation Beth Israel, with roots in San Diego dating back to 1861, was officially incorporated in 1886. Since its inception,
it has built and occupied three synagogues in San Diego, all of which are still standing. The Congregation’s first temple
was completed in 1889 at 2nd Avenue and Beech Street (1502 2nd Avenue), largely due to the efforts of Samuel I. Fox and Adolph
Levi. In this same time period, the Congregation established a Jewish burial ground called Home of Peace Cemetery as part
of Mount Hope Cemetery.
Extent
0.25 Linear feet
(1 box)
Restrictions
The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.
Availability
This collection is open for research.