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“History of Ohev Scholom Congregation…”

Collection
Beth Jacob Congregation 75th Anniversary book
Source
Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center
Date
1983

The Jewish community of Tarentum formed Ohev Sholom in the early 20th century and built a synagogue on E. 6th Ave. in 1923. The congregation disbanded in 1973 and many of its members joined Beth Jacob Congregation in nearby New Kensington.

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