Three pamphlets relating to Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, New York:

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Lot 33

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Three pamphlets relating to Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, New York:

<< *>> Programme of Exercises on the Occasion of Laying of the Corner Stone of the New Synagogue. June 17, 1917. <<*>> Dedication Service. Sunday, May 12th, 1918. <<*>> Program of Exercises at the Laying of the Cornerstone for the Community House. Sunday, December 18th, 1927. Original printed wrappers; one with architectural rendering of synagogue facade. 8vo.

New York: 1917, 1918, 1927

Est: $200 - $300

Founded in 1825, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun dedicated its present building on New York City’s West 88th Street in 1917, and included an address by Manhattan Borough President Marcus M. Marks. The 1918 Dedication Service of cantor, choir and organ culminated with a prayer and benediction by Rabbi Frederick de Sola Mendes.