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Beth Israel Congregation, exterior view
1905 - private collection
Organizations:
Beth Israel Congregation
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Religious Life -- Religious Life in the synagogue --
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Janice Carpenter on :
Per \"Judaism 101\" online-
The Orthodox and Chasidim typically use the word \"shul,\" which is Yiddish. The word is derived from a German word meaning \"school,\" and emphasizes the synagogue\''s role as a place of study.
Conservative Jews usually