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Beth Israel Congregation, exterior view

1905 - private collection

Organizations: Beth Israel Congregation
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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