Guide to the Tree of Life Synagogue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Records, 1858-1996

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Guide to the Tree of Life Synagogue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Records, 1858-1996

1858-1996

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The Tree of Life Synagogue was officially founded in 1864 at Fourth Avenue and Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA. A new synagogue at Shady and Wilkins Avenues was completed in October of 1952. The records of the Tree of Life Synagogue consist of material that spans the years 1858 to 1996 including by-laws, minute books, cemetery lists, account books, daybooks, membership lists, contributors list, synagogue publications, and photographs.

11.25 linear feet

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Congregation Tree of Life (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Tree of Life (or Ez Hayyim), the second synagogue to be founded in Pittsburgh (1864). Those who formed the congregation wanted to preserve the traditional orthodox form of worship. In 1906, the congregation moved from its original synagogue on Fourth Avenue and Ross Street, to a new building on Craft Avenue, where it stayed until moving into Squirrel Hill. From the description of Tree of Life Congregation records 1911-1934. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: ...