The Elfelt Brothers: Edwin, Charles & Abram Values I – E – L Edwin (b. 1823), Abram (b.1827) and Charles Elfelt (b.1828) were born in Millerstown, Pennsylvania. Along the way . . . In 1849, Charles Elfelt moved to St. Paul, Minnesota. With a small amount
Read more →Maurice Mordecai Samuel Values I – E – L Maurice Mordecai Samuel was born in London, England. Along the way . . . In 1844, Samuel worked as a traveling peddler and fur trader in Prairie du Chien, Minnesota. In 1846, he moved to Chippewa
Read more →Temple Israel, Formerly Congregation Shaarai Tov, est. 1878 In 1877, the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society was established in St. Paul. Shaarai Tov was founded in 1878 as an Orthodox congregation. Twenty three founders rented space at Nicollet and Washington Avenues. Rabbi Henry Friedman was the first
Read more →Chevra B’nai Ya’akov/Beth Jacob of St. Paul, Minnesota Chevra B’nai Ya’akov, the “Polish Shul,” was founded in 1875. The members met in many locations until 1881, when the first building was constructed on College Avenue between Wabasha and St. Peter. In 1888, due to their growing community, they
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