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27 Jun Hirschberg and Biran

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1960s—With early waves of immigration now mostly a faint memory, younger generations were interested in reclaiming their identity, through learning Hebrew and travel to Israel.  The Seven Day War of 1967 proved to be a strong rallying point for support of Israel and Jewish pride. 1963: Gunter Hirschberg ordained and...

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27 Jun Citizenship class

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1940s and 50s – Rodeph Sholom worked hard to support the war effort, and to be essential part serving earlier pioneering generations as they grew into their retirement years in the 1950s.  The 1950s was also an era of new view of early childhood education as a foundation for a...

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27 Jun Street Shul

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1920s-30s—CRS roared through the 1920s in robust health, purchasing land for what is our current building and having an architect draw up plans.  The early 30’s continued a trend at CRS that is still with us to this day—welcoming clergy and staff who choose to spend their entire careers at...

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27 Jun “Being American”

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1900s & 10s – As Jews began to assume leadership positions in political life and in industry,  Jewish identity shifted to a strong emphasis on “being American.”  Those of an older generation were disinclined to pass along fluency in Yiddish to their children and grandchildren.  This was also an...

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27 Jun An Era of Prosperity

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1880s – An era of prosperity paved the way to assuring the future of Judaism in America, through founding new institutions and keeping up with the congregants. 1884: Funds raised for relief of Jews suffering from pogroms in Russia. 1886: Rabbi Aaron Wise instrumental in founding Jewish Theological Seminary, espousing...

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27 Jun Picture of Mount Sinai, formerly Jew’s Hospital

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1870s —In this era CRS functioned as a shul working steadily to ensure that Jews had wide and equal access to American health care and social welfare. 1871: Passover collection made for Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC; formerly known as Jews’ Hospital. 1875:  Rabbi Aaron Wise, father of Stephen Wise,...

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27 Jun Clinton Street Synagogue

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1850s & 60s — As Rodeph Sholom became an established shul, leadership and congregants pursued tikkun olam and its central role in the serving the Jewish Community. 1850: With 189 members, CRS moved to new home on Clinton Street. Synagogue purchased tract of land in Cypress Hills for future site...

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27 Jun Jewish street scene from the era when CRS was founded

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In the 1840s, the Lower East Side, new Americans flooded into the city. Many used their new freedom to practice religion to set up houses of worship that would also serve as centers of social and cultural life 1842: Agreement in German signed by 80 people to establish Congregation Rodeph...

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