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Drawing by Eugene F. Darling of Ogden with view of city and Wasatch Mountains in 1889.
Newspaper article about Ogden Jews raising funds for European Jews, Ogden_Daily_Standard_1916_01_31.
A newspaper article asking for the people of Ogden to help local Jews raise money to aid European Jews, 1916.
Jay Lyon, Phil Shadlesky, and Harvey Ruskin in front of the synagogue's main room, 1970s. Phil is blowing the shofar to honor the start of Rosh Hzshanah.
Father Jay and son Jack Lyons blowing a shofar, an ancient instrument usually formed from a ram’s horn, in recognition of the start of Rosh Hashanah, 1970s.
Rabbi Lehrer with school children of Congregation Brith Sholem before synagogue was built, circa 1920.
Image of brothers Theodore Kuchler, Rudolph Kuchler, Herman Kuchler, and possibly father Isaak in front of storefront in Broom Hotel at 348 25th street, circa 1890s.
Kuhn's Modern Clothes Shop advertisement in The Ogden Standard, Saturday Oct 2 1909. Originally called A Kuhn & Bros. (sometimes written as A. Kuhn & Bro.), the brothers changed the name to Kuhn's and then Kuhn's Modern Clothes Shop between late 1907…
Postcard image of Knights of Pythias Hall, 1950s. Originally located at 2353 Grant Avenue, early members of Congregation Brith Sholem held religious services in Knights of Pythias.
Image of Louis Rubin with hammer and shoe, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Sep 19, 1937.
Side exterior view of Congregation Brith Sholem with view of two stained-glass windows, May 2021.
Lillian Rubin (right) and two unidentified persons, undated.
Exterior view of Congregation Brith Sholem, May 2021.
Rosenbluth & Oppman advertisement in the 1906 Weber County Polk Directory.
Rosenbluth & Oppman advertisement in the Daily Utah State Journal (Ogden, Utah), Thu, Jan 3, 1907.
Rosenbluth & Oppman advertisement in The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Sat, Dec 19, 1903.
Plaque located at the entrance of the syangogue that indicates Congregation Brith Sholem is registered as a National Historic Place in Ogden, Utah since June 27, 1985.
Pathway from the synagogue to "the house" on Grant Avenue, May 2021. The bricks are scattered with names that
Newspaper article about an encounter between Ben Oppman and old-time New Englander with a bit of Jewish humor, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Mon, Jul 5, 1926.
Cabinet inside the synagogue with prominent view of the menorah burned in the fire
Newspaper article about the cornerstone event for Congregation Brith Sholem, which details the key speakers and members of the synagogue's committee, August 22, 1921.
Terri Kaufman standing in front of the synagogue entrance in early 1980s. Terri was the first woman elected President of Congregation Brith Sholem from 1984 to 1986, possibly the date range that the image was taken.
Interior view in synagogue facing northwest and two stained-glass windows, May 2021.
Elizabeth Kraines yearbook photo in The Acorn, 1926 Weber State College. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Kraines.
Image of the scroll of the torah, written in Hebrew on parchment paper, October 2, 1999.
Image of Torahs standing in the Holy Ark located in the synagogue, 2010.
Fourth image of High Holy Holiday Service at synagogue in early 1980s.
Third image of High Holy Holiday Service at synagogue in early 1980s.
second image of High Holy Holiday Service at synagogue in early 1980s.
High Holy Holiday Service at synagogue in early 1980s.
Judi Amsel and Jeff Schneider carrying Torahs, celebrating the holiday Simchat Torahs, October 02 1999. The other persons in the image are Trevor Carlson, Chris Tice, Josh Salita, and Scott Berman.
Newspaper article discussing the meeting of 35 Jewish members in Ogden to plan building a synagogue in Ogden, Utah, Ogden_Daily_Standard_1913_10_13.
Newspaper image of Manya Greenband in celebration of her and Jacob Greenband's 25th wedding anniversary, The Ogden Standard Examiner_Sun__Jan_11__1925.
Interior view of Congregation Brith Sholem, facing the front, May 2021. The Ark, bimah, plaque of the ten commandments in Hebrew, a menorah, the Jewish flag, and the American flag are all visible.
Marian Rubin, daughter of Jenny and Louis Rubin, engagement photo in the Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Jun 21, 1942. Marian married Luietenant Stanley A. Levy.
Older image of Congregation Brith Sholem's entrance, including doors that were damaged during the fire of December 1989, meaning this image was taken before this date.
Image of freshman Ralph Benowitz in The Acorn 1936, the Weber State College yearbook. Ralph Benowitz was the son of Joseph Benowitz who co-owned B & B Clothes Shop on 25th Street with his brother William Benowitz. Ralph helped preserve the history of…
Newspaper ad for the grand opening of Sav-On Sporting Goods, the business of Herman Rubin, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Fri, Apr 22, 1960. Herman opened Sav-On Sporting Goods Store at 2229 Washington Avenue in Ogden, Utah in April of…
A photo of Lilian Fogel (Rubin) dressed in her wedding attire for her marriage to Herman Rubin, son of Louis and Jenny Rubin, early members of Congregation Brith Sholem.
I. Kuchler & Sons' advertisement in newspaper, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Sat, Dec 21, 1901. Isaak Kuchler died in 1897 but his sons, who took over the business located in first level of the Broom Hotel at 370 25th Street, kept the original…
I. Kuchler & Sons' advertisement in newspaper, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Sat, Dec 21, 1901. Isaak Kuchler died in 1897 but his sons, who took over the business located in first level of the Broom Hotel at 370 25th Street, kept the original…
Interior of the synagogue, facing the front with view of bimah and in back are the torahs enclosed in the Ark, May 2021. This area of the synagogue is very important as they hold ritual items that are symbolic for Judaism and worship. The bimah is a…
Newspaper clipping stating Rabbi Freedman as new Rabbi to take charge of activities of the synagogue as Rabbi Lehrer leaves to a post in the East, Ogden_Standard_Examiner, February 08, 1922. Rabbi Lehrer was the first rabbi of the synagogue and Rabbi…
The Cornerstone of Congregation Brith Sholem synagogue, dedicated on August 21, 1921, May 2021. A newspaper article from the Salt Lake Telegram written on August 22, 2021 states that over 2,000 persons attended the cornerstone ceremony. Also, a…
Advertisement in newspaper that shows the closing of the R & O Quality Shop, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Tue, Sep 2, 1919. Although the shop was still called R & O, R for Rosenbluth and O for Oppman, Ben Oppman dissolved his partnership with…
Close view of front of synagogue with door and rededication plaque visible, May 2021. Above the doors is written "May the doors be wide enough for all to enter." The plaque on the bottom of the column to the left of the synagogue shows the year the…
A newspaper advertisement of Louis Rubin's business The Shoe Hospital, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Mon, Sep 23, 1912.
This Tree of Life mounted wall art in the synagogue was created to honor persons and organizations who contributed funds and helped rebuild the synagogue after a fire in 1989 destroyed most of its interior, May 2021.
Group picture of Brith Sholem members celebrating the 75th anniversary of the synagogue's establishment, August 1996.
Tori Frances Geller's Bat Mitzvah invitation, October 13, 2012.