Articles about Greenwood's Jewish Synagogues.

The congregation of the Jewish Orthodox Church in this city is to be congratulated upon their growth and prosperity. Three years ago they started with a small congregation, and now have purchased a lot west of the courthouse, formerly the property of Mr. B. L. Young, where they expect at an early date to erect a synagogue. The officers and the ladies especially, deserve much praise for their untiring efforts and should have proper encouragement in their efforts to erect a church on the pretty site they recently purchased.

From The Commonwealth, July 21, 1911

NEW JEWISH SYNAGOGUE

Plans and specifications have been completed for the new $10,000 Jewish Synagogue to be erected on West Washington Street during the next few months. The contract for this beautiful new edifice will be awarded within a short time and the Ladies Society will buy the pipe organ and furnish the Synagogue, which complete will make the cost of the building and its furnishings easily $15,000.

From The Commonwealth, April 21, 1916

NEW SYNAGOGUE IS TO BE BUILT

Contract Let Yesterday to Humphries and McGinnis for Twenty Thousand Dollar Edifice

Contracts were signed yesterday afternoon for the erection of a Jewish Synagogue on the corner of Washington and Williamson Streets, to cost approximately $20,000. The contract was awarded to the contracting firm of Humphries and McGinnis of this city, work to begin within the near future. Contracts for wiring, heating, plumbing and furnishing have not yet been awarded. Mr. Leon Weiss, of New Orleans, is the architect who drew the plans.

When the furniture and organ are installed, the new home of this people will have cost approximately $25,000. The building is to be erected of pressed brick, stone and cement, the architecture to be of Moorish design. The roof will be of slate. The entire building will be modern in every particular and fireproof throughout. A Sunday school annex will be one of the modern and up-to-date features of the new Synagogue. It will be one of the handsomest structures of its kind in the state when finished.

The lot upon which the Synagogue is to be built is 60 by 150 feet, the building will take up practically all of the space.

From The Commonwealth, March 21, 1917

TO DEDICATE NEW TEMPLE

Temple of Beth Israel Here Will Be Dedicated With Services On April 14th

The new Temple of Beth Israel will be dedicated here on the Sunday of April 14.

Among those who will participate in these services are Dr. Merfeld, of Greenville, Dr. Marks, of Atlanta, Dr. A. Brill, of Meridian and Dr. Kory, of Vicksburg.

The Temple is now complete and is a beautiful structure and will lend grace and attractiveness to the already beautiful churches of the city, by its addition.

The officers of the building of the Temple are A. Weiler, president; A. Bernstein, vice-president; Robt. Herman, treasurer and Paul Bergson, secretary.

From The Commonwealth, March 27, 1918

NEW SYNAGOGUE TO BE ERECTED

Jewish Orthodox Congregation Purchases Lot To Erect $25,000 Building

Mr. C. W. Telfair has sold his lot on Market Street to the Jewish Orthodox Congregation of Greenwood, which is just across the street from the A. F. Gardner home. The purchase price was $3,500.

The Orthodox congregation will erect a handsome Jewish Synagogue on the lot. The structure will be erected at an approximate cost of $25,000. I will be built of brick. Just when work on the synagogue will be started, has not yet been decided.

From The Commonwealth, March 12, 1919

DRIVE IS MADE FOR SYNAGOGUE

Jewish Orthodox Congregation Now Building One Of Handsomest Temples in Greenwood

The Jewish Orthodox Congregation are making a drive for the purpose of raising funds to be use in the construction of their new Synagogue, work on which has been begun. The new Synagogue will be one of the handsomest temples of worship in Greenwood when it is completed and a great credit to the city. The building committee is composed of M. Diamond, B. Garlove, H. Bennett and H. Heittner; and the soliciting committee of L. Blumenthal, David Smith and Simon Davidson.

The following appeal is being sent out by the committee:

"The Jewish Orthodox Congregation of Greenwood, Miss., is turning to you and we appeal to your generosity to come to our aid."

"Taxing ourselves to the utmost, we have raised here $10,000 for the purpose of building a Synagogue, which has become an urgent need, as our children are growing up, knowing little of their religious traditions and history. Without a Synagogue, we are unable to impart to them that knowledge which is indispensable to the spiritual well being of every man and woman."

"We need the Synagogue, around which to build our communal life, where we can consecrate a few moments of our life to the worship of our God and where we can train our children to be faithful Jews and patriotic citizens."

"We need $10,000 more and this must come to us from our generous co-religionists and friends."

"We have always responded unstintingly to similar appeals coming to us from other committees that were similarly placed without inquiring to their creed or religion, and now, in our hour of need, we appeal to you for a donation and we feel certain that you will respond and help us in the erection of our House of Worship."

"Make donation payable to M. Diamond, treasurer."

From The Greenwood Commonwealth, April 4, 1923