Congregation Beth Israel 1888- 1998
Centennnial History
Table
of Contents
Inside Cover
Introductory Pages
Part
I
Forces Influencing Our History Chapter 1
Founders of Congregation Beth Israel Chapter 2
Building Of the First Synagogue Chapter 3
The Formative Years Chapter 4
Congregational Life Chapter 5
Bangor Fire Destroys Synagogue Chapter 6
Building of the Second Synagogue Chapter 7
In War and Peace Chapter 8
Dedications to the Nation’s Cause Chapter 9
The Move Toward Conservatism
Chapter 10 - Part A;
Chapter 10 - Part B; Beth Israel’s Centennnial
Celebration Chapter 11
– Part
II
The Rabbis of Congregation Beth Israel
Section A The Presidents of Congregation Beth Israel
Section B The 1988 Officers and Directors of Beth Israel
Section C Bangor’s Early Role in Zionism
Section D Congregation Beth Israel Honors Six Members
Section E Cemetery Committee and Chevra Kaddisha
Section F The United Jewish Chapel
Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood
Section H Violinist David Rubinoff Married at Beth Israel
A Story of Two Synagogues
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