Temple Aaron (Trinidad, Colo.)
Organization
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
Interior of Temple Aaron in Trinidad, Colorado, 1976
Item
Identifier: B063.06.0022.00020
Abstract
Interior view of the synagogue, Temple Aaron, founded in 1883. Two unidentified women stand below the pipes for an organ. The synagogue was built in 1889 at 3rd Avenue and Pine Street in Trinidad, Colorado.
Dates:
1976
Marjorie Hornbein on the Jewish History of Trinidad, 1979 June 26
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0003.00058
Abstract
Marjorie Hornbein giving a presentation for Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society about the history of Jews in Trinidad.
Dates:
1979 June 26
Oral History Interview with Trinidad Oldtimers, 1979 July 1
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0003.00053
Abstract
History of Temple Aaron building and the organization, family histories of coming to Trinidad, Jewish community.
Dates:
1979 July 1
Temple Aaron (Trinidad, Colo.) Records
Collection
Identifier: B133
Abstract
On July 23, 1883, twenty-nine Jews of Trinidad, Colorado met in the home of Sol Jaffe to organize a synagogue. They adopted the name of Congregation Aaron in honor of the Jaffe brothers’ (Sol, Henry, and Samuel) father. Samuel Jaffe, who became Trinidad’s first mayor, was chosen vice-president. In 1889, Rabbi Leopold Freudenthal, became the congregation’s second rabbi and served until his death in 1916. He gradually introduced moderate Reform Judaism. In addition to Jews from Trinidad,...
Dates:
1883-1989
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- Archival Object 23
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- Trinidad (Colo.) 23
- Jews 20
- Colorado 18
- Photographs 18
- Social life and customs 18