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Bohemian American Israelite Congregation
Address: 652 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Year Organized: 1896
Associated Towns: Bohemia region (Czech Republic); historically, a province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Notes: According to the Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918), it was then known as Bohemian American Israelite Congregation Beth Elohim, had been organized in 1896, was then an orthodox congregation, and was then located at 310-12 East 72nd Street. According to the 1939 WPA Survey, it had been located at 310-12 East 72nd Street from 1914 - 1928 before moving to 55th Street and Lexington Avenue and affiliating with the reform Central Synagogue in 1928.
Name: Bohemian American Israelite Congregation
Alternate Name: Bohemian American Israelite Congregation Beth Elohim; Israelite Congregation
Address: 652 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Borough: Manhattan
Type: Reform
Year Organized: 1896
Year Established: 1928
Associated Towns: Bohemia region (Czech Republic); historically, a province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Notes: According to the Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918), it was then known as Bohemian American Israelite Congregation Beth Elohim, had been organized in 1896, was then an orthodox congregation, and was then located at 310-12 East 72nd Street. According to the 1939 WPA Survey, it had been located at 310-12 East 72nd Street from 1914 - 1928 before moving to 55th Street and Lexington Avenue and affiliating with the reform Central Synagogue in 1928.
Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918): Listed



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