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2 unusual facts about Rodef Shalom Temple


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On January 21, 1874, a group of prominent German Jews, mostly members of the Rodef Shalom Congregation, met for the purpose of organizing a private club in Pittsburgh, "to promote social and literary entertainment among its members." The small group establishing the Jewish social club voted to host it at a private residence on Pittsburgh's North Side and voted Judge Josiah Cohen to be its first president.

Rodef Shalom Temple

Across the street from the temple is the headquarters of Pittsburgh's PBS station WQED.



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