Wikipedia's first sentence called it “jewish congregation in staunton”. Today it says “reform jewish congregation and synagogue located at 15 north market street”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia,”. It now reads “Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia, USA”.
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The opening as it read in 2010
Temple House of Israel is a Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia , United States .1 Founded in 1876 by Major Alexander Hart , it originally held services in members' homes, then moved to a building on Kalorama street in 1885, the year it joined the Union for Reform Judaism . In 1925 the congregation constructed its current building at 115 North Market street, a contributing property to the Gospel Hill historic district . The Moorish Revival structure was designed by Sam Collins of T.J. Collins and son, and includes Mercer tiles , and windows and a glass screen by Charles Connick of Boston . House of Israel's sister congregation is Beth El Congregation of Harrisonburg, Virginia . As of 2008 , Joe Blair served as rabbi for both synagogues .2
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The opening as it stood in 2015
Temple House of Israel is a Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia , United States . Founded in 1876 by Major Alexander Hart , it originally held services in members' homes, then moved to a building on Kalorama street in 1885, the year it joined the Union for Reform Judaism . In 1925 the congregation constructed its current building at 115 North Market street, a contributing property to the Gospel Hill historic district . The Moorish Revival structure was designed by Sam Collins of T.J. Collins and son, and includes Mercer tiles , and windows and a glass screen by Charles Connick of Boston . House of Israel's sister congregation is Beth El Congregation of Harrisonburg, Virginia . As of 2010 , Joe Blair served as rabbi for both synagogues .
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Temple House of Israel is a Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia , United States . Founded in 1876 by Major Alexander Hart , it originally held services in members' homes, then moved to a building on Kalorama street in 1885, the year it joined the Union for Reform Judaism . In 1925 the congregation constructed its current building at 115 North Market street, a contributing property to the Gospel Hill historic district . The Moorish Revival structure was designed by Sam Collins of T.J. Collins and son, and includes Mercer tiles , and windows and a glass screen by Charles Connick of Boston . As of 2019 , Rabbi Randi Nagel serves Temple House of Israel as rabbi .
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Temple House of Israel is a Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia , United States . Founded in 1876 by Major Alexander Hart , it originally held services in members' homes, then moved to a building on Kalorama street in 1885, the year it joined the Union for Reform Judaism . In 1925 the congregation constructed its current building at 115 North Market street, a contributing property to the Gospel Hill historic district . The Moorish Revival structure was designed by Sam Collins of T.J. Collins and son, and includes Mercer tiles , and windows and a glass screen by Charles Connick of Boston . As of 2019 , Rabbi Randi Nagel serves Temple House of Israel as rabbi .
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Temple House of Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 15 North Market Street, in Staunton , Virginia , in the United States. Founded in 1876 by Major Alexander Hart , it originally held services in members' homes, then moved to a building on Kalorama street in 1885, the year it joined the Union for Reform Judaism . In 1925 the congregation constructed its current building at 115 North Market Street, a contributing property to the Gospel Hill historic district . The Moorish Revival structure was designed by Sam Collins of T.J. Collins and son, and includes Mercer tiles , and windows and a glass screen by Charles Connick of Boston . As of 2019 , Rabbi Randi Nagel served Temple House of Israel as rabbi .
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “jewish congregation in staunton”. Today it says “reform jewish congregation and synagogue located at 15 north market street”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia,”. It now reads “Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia, USA”. Read the current article and compare.
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jewish congregation in staunton
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reform jewish congregation and synagogue located at 15 north market street
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