The Story of the Hull Western Synagogue

Reference No:
C DJC/2/2/13/6/1
Dates:
1953
Description:

History of the Synagogue produced to mark to the Congregation's 50th Jubilee, witten by J. Lewenstein, Trustee and Honorary Solicitor.

Includes:

Aquisition of site and erection of synagogue; Boys School or Talmud Torah; Choir; Henry Feldman JP; Extension of Cemetery; Chief Rabbi; Bazaar to raise funds and other appointments; Mortgage Redemption Fund; Minister and Headmaster; Burial Board; New Secretary and Treasurer; Roll of Honour; New Officials; Communal Hebrew Boys' School; Ministerial Change; Friendly Societies Council; New Secretary and Appointment; New Torah House; Purchase of 19 Linnaeus Stret; New appointments and gifts; New Succoth; 1928 visits of the Chief Rabbi and Lord Mayor; New officials; 1934 Sheckita Board; Coronation; Funeral benefits; 1939-1945 war period; Defence Fund; Land in Convent Lane and cemetery extension; New officials; Increased seat rents; Week day services, Land in Ella Street, 1949 visit of the Chief Rabbin and new officers; Memorial Board and stained glass windows; Visit of Lord Mayor and new minister; Ladies' Commitee; Summary.

Note: Donated to the archive by Natalie Winetroube 5 Aug 2005.

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 piece
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Records of the Hull Jewish Community