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Beth-Israel Synagogue ยท 236 Kane Street
Beth-Israel Synagogue

[Interior view of synagogue on Kane Street in Cobble Hill]

Interior of synagogue, looking towards altar and showing vaulted ceiling, stained glass window above tabernacle, and chandelier hanging from center of nave. Inscription on verso: "The oldest Jewish congregtion in Brooklyn, founded 1856, still uses its original Holy Ark shown here in the present synagogue on Kane St., acquired from the German Lutherans.... Baith Israel and Anshei Emes merged 61 years ago."

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