Congregation Beth-El Atereth Israel (Newton, Mass.) Records
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains yearbooks and event materials from Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel. Included are yearbooks from 1978 and 1979, as well as another from 1988. Also included are programs for banquets honoring Rabbi Koolyk on his 25th anniversary with the congregation, William “Bob” Schneider as Man of the Year, and Rabbi Koolyk and his wife on the occasion of his retirement from the pulpit, as well as an invitation to a 1985 talk by Rabbi Meir Kahane.
Dates
- 1977-1988
Creator
- Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel (Newton, Mass.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
This collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel was founded by Rabbi Abraham Koolyk, among others, in the mid-1950s as an Orthodox congregation, located in Newton, Massachusetts. It formed as an offshoot of Congregation Beth El (also known as the Fowler Street Shul) in Dorchester. After suffering a fire around this time, Congregation Atereth Israel in Roxbury merged with the congregation in Newton, forming Congregation Beth-El Atereth Israel. The congregation operated mostly out of members’ homes, but, due to growing membership, congregation leaders felt a permanent home was necessary. The new synagogue at 561 Ward Street in Newton Centre was dedicated in 1956. Rabbi Koolyk retired in 1988, after which he was appointed Rabbi Emeritus., and was succeeded by Rabbi Gershon Segal.
References
- Material from this collection
Chronology
- mid-1950s
- The congregation is founded.
- The congregation merges with Congregation Atereth Israel.
- 1965
- The new synagogue building is dedicated.
- 1988
- Rabbi Abraham Koolyk retires.
Extent
2 folders
Abstract
Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel is an Orthodox synagogue located in Newton, Massachusetts. The congregation was a joining of Congregation Beth El (also known as the Fowler Street Shul) in Dorchester and Congregation Atereth Israel in Roxbury. This collection contains banquet programs, yearbooks, and invitations.
Physical Location
Located in Boston, Mass.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition information is unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Christopher Russell, 2019
- Title
- Guide to the Congregation Beth-El Atereth Israel (Newton, Mass.) Records, JHCI-007
- Author
- Processed by Christopher Russell
- Date
- 2019
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository