Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on June 13, 2017

Carol Kozma Journal Staff Writer CarolKozma

PROVIDENCE, R.I. A synagogue that once had a large congregation could become a museum of Jewish history in the future.

People are invited to the Sons of Jacob Synagogue at 24 Douglas Ave. for an open house Sunday June 25 from 12 to 3 p.m., where they will be able to learn about its history and plans, including the possibility of housing a museum, according to a news release.

The event is led by Doors Open Rhode Island, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, Smith Hill Community Development Corporation and a new group, the Rhode Island Jewish History Museum.

Sons of Jacob Synagogue opened in 1906, and by 1922, a second floor was added on, which housed a sanctuary with hand painted murals depicting the zodiac decorating the ceiling and a sparkling chandelier, the release states.

It continues, Though the sanctuary hasnt been used in a decade, when the lights are turned on, it transforms into a time capsule and jewel box unlike anything else in Providence.

With most of the 300 families who once worshiped there having moved to Providences East side and other suburbs, the smaller congregation now meets on the first floor, the release stated.

Harold Silverman, president of the synagogue, will host the event along with a welcoming committee. There will be music and snacks.

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Providence synagogue may house museum to Jewish history, will host open house Sunday - The Providence Journal

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