Park East Inc. in Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Congregation of Israel - 1884
Photographed by Jerry Klinger
1. Congregation of Israel Marker
Jews have been part of Nebraskas social, economic and political life since the mid 1800s. It was not until 1871 that the small Jewish community in Omaha grew large enough to organize and formally found Congregation of Israel.
On Sept. 9, 1884, Congregation of Israel, dedicated the first permanent Jewish house of worship in the State of Nebraska, near this site, at 2320 Harney Str. In 1908, the growing congregation built and moved to a new house of worship at Park Ave. & Jackson Sts. The Byzantine styled synagogue was designed by the renowned Omaha architect, John Latenser. Congregation of Israel formally changed its name to Temple Israel in 1945. The Jackson St. building was sold in 1951 to St. Johns Greek Orthodox Church.
Congregation of Israel affirmed the American principles of freedom of religion and assembly.
Erected 2008 by City of Omaha, Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Nebraska Jewish Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation., and the Synagogues series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1836.
Location. 41° 15.405′
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church (approx. Ό mile away); Capitol Hill (approx. Ό mile away); On The Wings of Angels 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Mass in Omaha (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Among the Valiant" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lynching in America / The Lynching of Will Brown (approx. 0.4 miles away); Omaha Centennial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Central High School (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Temple Israel: Nebraskas First Synagogue The Early Years. Jewish Museum of the American West website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Jewish American History
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2. Congregation of Israel - First permanent Jewish House of Worship in Nebraska
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2015
3. Congregation of Israel - 1884 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2011, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,354 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2011. Photos: 1. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on September 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 13, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
