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.

Date 1983
Identifier qBM225_N548_B562_1983p28-29
Collection Beth Jacob Congregation 75th Anniversary book
Source Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center
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