The Jewish Encyclopedia
of Western Pennsylvania
A project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center
“A Short History of Poale Zedeck Congregation, 1881 through 1920,” by Stephen Mallinger. Describes emergence of Hungarian Jewish community in Pittsburgh, founding of Congregation Poale Zedeck, and activities of the community during its nearly five decades in the Hill District. Lists meeting locations, early members, membership figures, associated organizations, and leaders during first four decades, leading up to the dedication of its Squirrel Hill synagogue. Typescript, eight pages.