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Tree of Life Congregation 70th Anniversary Memorial Service program

Eight-page booklet printed on off-white paper. Program provides order of memorial service, lists names of deceased congregants by family, and lists names of congregational officers.

Historical Notes

Tree of Life Congregation was founded in 1864, making it the second oldest Jewish congregation in Western Pennsylvania and the oldest affiliated with Conservative Judaism. In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 1934, the congregation hosted a week of celebratory activities, starting with a memorial service to commemorate deceased members of the congregation.

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Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Donor Information
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Marian Heller