PART 2

The first meeting was held June 8, 1944 by 190 families. Nathan J. Klein was elected President. The name Emanu El, meaning God Be With Us, was chosen for the congregation.

Rabbi Robert I. Kahn was invited to lead the congregation and served as rabbi until 1977 when he was named Rabbi Emeritus and Rabbi Roy A. Walter was chosen Senior Rabbi.


Rabbi Robert I. Kahn

 

 

 

 
 

Rabbi Roy A. Walter

 


 
 

Congregation Emanu El History - Part 2

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