B'nai Zion Congregation Records 1940-1981

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B'nai Zion Congregation Records 1940-1981

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The records of B'nai Zion Congregation consist of congregational documents, including board meeting minutes, bulletins, and miscellaneous records of B'nai Zion, a Reform Jewish synagogue in Shreveport, Louisiana.

2 linear feet;; (5 Hollinger boxes)

eng,

The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6399181

The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives

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Lefkowitz, David, Jr., 1911-1990

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Lefkowitz, Leona

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Congregation B'nai Zion (Shreveport, La.)

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The Jewish community of Shreveport, Louisiana dates back to 1848 but a synagogue was not founded until 1857. Originally named Har-El in 1861, services were conducted by Rabbi Julius Lewin at the home of congregational founder Abraham Winter. In 1866, the congregation obtained a charter changing their name to Hebrew Zion congregation and in 1869 they built their first building, situated near most of Shreveport's churches. The congregation joined the Union of American Hebr...