Congregation Mishkan Israel (Dorchester, Boston, Mass.) Records

Collection

Identifier: I-114

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains meeting minutes, financial records, mailing lists, stationary, programs, and invitations created by Congregation Mishkan Israel and its Ladies Auxiliary. Of special interest are the Ladies Auxiliary's activities during World War II in aiding European refugees and the congregation's endeavors during the late 1950s to stabilize the Jewish population in the Dorchester area.

Dates

undated, 1925-1969

Creator

Congregation Mishkan Israel (Dorchester, Boston, Mass.) (Organization)

Language of Materials

This collection is in English.

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Historical Note

Congregation Mishkan Israel (also referred to as Mishkan Yisroal) was founded circa 1895 in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. In 1916, the congregation broke ground on its new building on Westville Street; Mayor James Curley spoke at the celebration. The congregation later had buildings on Geneva Avenue and finally at 137 Dakota Street. Rabbis included Herman Benmosche, Leon King, Israel Gold, and Benjamin Green, who served for over 50 years. Congregation Mishkan Israel dissolved in 1977, and its building was sold to a church.

1895
: Congregation Mishkan Israel is founded.
1977
: Congregation Mishkan Israel is dissolved and its building is sold.

References

Material in the collection.
http://jgsgb.org/pdfs/MassSynagogues.pdf
"CONGREGATION MISHKAN YISROAL TO BUILD NEW TEMPLE: MAYOR TO SPEAK AT CONSECRATION EXERCISES." Jewish Advocate (1909-1990), Jan 06 1916, p. 1.

Extent

1.75 linear feet (1 manuscript box and 1 OS box)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains meeting minutes, financial records, mailing lists, stationary, programs, and invitations created by Congregation Mishkan Israel and its Ladies Auxiliary.