Record #:

3243

Author(s):

Baker, Mary

Abstract:

Plans for a permanent synagogue in New Bern began in the late 1800s. The structure was designed by Herbert W. Simpson and built in 1908 on Middle Street. Worshippers celebrated New Year's Day there on September 27, 1908.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1990, p22-26, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Jews--New Bern; Synagogues--New Bern; Temple B'nai Sholem (New Bern)