Congregation Ahavas Chesed.

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Congregation Ahavas Chesed was organized in 1894 by a group of Russian and Polish descent accustomed to practicing Orthodox Jewry. The Congregation, in 1952, affiliated with the Jewish Conservative Movement. Some of the groups established by the Congregation include the Ladies Aid Society, launched in 1908 but renamed Ahavas Chesed Sisterhood in 1954; the Jewish Progressive Club in 1930; the Men's Club and a branch of the United Synagogue Youth, both in 1953.

From the description of Papers, 1923-1989 (bulk 1955-1983). (University of South Alabama). WorldCat record id: 44740547

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creatorOf Congregation Ahavas Chesed. Papers, 1923-1989 (bulk 1955-1983). University of South Alabama, Marx Library
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associatedWith Ahavas Chesed Sisterhood. corporateBody
associatedWith Chevra Kaddish. corporateBody
associatedWith Gerstein, Stanley, Rabbi. person
associatedWith Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Jewish Conservative Movement. corporateBody
associatedWith Jewish Ladies Aid Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Jewish Progressive Club. corporateBody
associatedWith United Synagogue Youth. corporateBody
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Alabama--Mobile
Mobile (Ala.)
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Conservative Judaism
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Jews
Jews
Jews
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Women and religion
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