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Tree of Life Congregation was initially chartered in McKeesport, Pa. in 1898. The congregation met in rented rooms until 1908, when it dedicated a synagogue at Sixth Avenue and Mulberry Street. The congregation's charter was acquired by a different group in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The new Tree of Life dedicated a synagogue at Bailie Avenue and Coursin Street. Tree of Life merged with Congregation Sfard in 1973 to form Tree of Life-Sfard, and the new congregation dedicted a new synagogue in neighboring White Oak, Pa. in 1975. The building was purchased by Temple B'nai Israel in 2000. Temple B'nai Israel announced plans to close the synagogue in 2024. Plaques were photographed by Eric Lidji. English transcription by Christine Dietrick. Hebrew transcription by Eric Lidji. For more information, please visit rauhjewisharchives.org/entry/McKeesport.
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