Jews have been part of Utahs religious, economic, social, and political life since the mid-19th century. Congregation BNai Israel was organized in 1874. The first service was held in March, 1883. BNai Israel merged with Congregation Montefiore in . . . — — Map (db m35792) HM
Designed by Philip Meyer, a native of Germany and a nephew of local retail magnate Frederick Auerbach, the B'nai Israel Temple was constructed in 1890-91. Henry Monheim, a local architect, supervised the construction. It is one of the few remaining . . . — — Map (db m35790) HM