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Groundbreaking ceremonies

Collection
Temple Beth Israel (Sharon, Pa.) Records
Source
Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center
Date
July 26, 1949

Temple Beth Israel in Sharon broke ground on its synagogue in 1949. The congregation gave the honor to its secretary and oldest member Abraham Freyman. Rabbi Solomon B. Freehof of Rodef Shalom Congregation in Pittsburgh was a guest speaker at the event.

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