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Congregation Talmud Torah Adereth El

Wikipedia's first sentence called it “orthodox jewish synagogue located at 133 east 29th street”. Today it says “orthodox jewish synagogue located on east 29th street between third and lexington avenues in the rose hill neig”.
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Founded in 1857, it claims to be the oldest synagogue in its original location with continuous services at the same location. The New York Times . The prospect of beginning his career with Rabbi Kleiman at what synagogue officials say is the oldest continually used synagogue building in New York -- it was dedicated in 1864 -- was exciting and daunting, Rabbi Shloush said.

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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “orthodox jewish synagogue located at 133 east 29th street”. Today it says “orthodox jewish synagogue located on east 29th street between third and lexington avenues in the rose hill neig”. Read the current article and compare.
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Then

orthodox jewish synagogue located at 133 east 29th street

Now

orthodox jewish synagogue located on east 29th street between third and lexington avenues in the rose hill neig

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