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Anshei Smorgin B'nai Chaim Abraham
Address: 37 Market Street, New York, NY 10002
Associated Towns: Smarhon (Belarus)
Aux Societies: Study
Notes: Formerly known as "Anshe Schmargon Bni Abraham, Congregation," located at 85 Norfolk Street (according to the 1900/1901 American Jewish Year Book), and as Bene Chaim Abraham Anshe Shmargon, located at 34 Market Street (according to the 1907/1908 American Jewish Year Book). According to the 1939 WPA Survey: "Disbanded about 10 years ago for lack of membership. For a long time they would pay 3 Jews in neighborhood 25¢ per to complete the "Ten" necessary for services but when they struck for an increase in wages up to 50¢ per the society decided to disband completely. The Torahs were sent to friends in Europe."
Name: Anshei Smorgin B'nai Chaim Abraham
Address: 37 Market Street, New York, NY 10002
Borough: Manhattan
Type: Orthodox
Associated Towns: Smarhon (Belarus)
Aux Societies: Study
Notes: Formerly known as "Anshe Schmargon Bni Abraham, Congregation," located at 85 Norfolk Street (according to the 1900/1901 American Jewish Year Book), and as Bene Chaim Abraham Anshe Shmargon, located at 34 Market Street (according to the 1907/1908 American Jewish Year Book). According to the 1939 WPA Survey: "Disbanded about 10 years ago for lack of membership. For a long time they would pay 3 Jews in neighborhood 25¢ per to complete the "Ten" necessary for services but when they struck for an increase in wages up to 50¢ per the society decided to disband completely. The Torahs were sent to friends in Europe."
Jewish Communal Register (1917-1918): Listed



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