President. it is with great pride that I pay tribute to Congregation Beth El on its 120th anniversary. The congregation will celebrate this milestone with a weekend of events titled "May Ohr LOhr: From Light to Light" on June 22 through June 24. 2007. This celebration will highlight the congregations rich history and recognize its special place in the Grand Traverse community. Congregation Beth El was formed in the late 1800s by Jewish immigrants arriving from Poland and Russia. In 1885. the cornerstone was laid for the Beth El synagogue. a simple twostory gableandclapboard structure. Today. the building is the oldest synagogue in continuous use in Michigan and is featured on the State Register of Historic Sites.
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