Opening of Sephardi Synagogue
ObjectnummerM2021/023
TitelOpening of Sephardi Synagogue
BeschrijvingColour footage of the laying of the foundation stone and the opening of the Sephardi Synagogue 15 July, 1962.
The footage starts with people on the street and walking up to the synagogue. The Synagogue is unfinished at this point. Many prominent members of the community can be seen such as Jewish members of Parliament Abe Landa and Sid Einfeld.
Rabbi Dr Israel Porush and Rabbi Dr. H Freedman conducted the consecration services and members of the Board took part in the religious service. The Scrolls of the Law in silver casings were carried by the Rabbis into the synagogue.
The footage starts with people on the street and walking up to the synagogue. The Synagogue is unfinished at this point. Many prominent members of the community can be seen such as Jewish members of Parliament Abe Landa and Sid Einfeld.
Rabbi Dr Israel Porush and Rabbi Dr. H Freedman conducted the consecration services and members of the Board took part in the religious service. The Scrolls of the Law in silver casings were carried by the Rabbis into the synagogue.
Vervaardiging plaatsBondi, New South Wales, Australia
Datum 1962-07-15 - 1962-07-15
OnderwerpSephardi Jewry, Judaism, synagogues
Objectnaamamateur footage
Formaat
- length: 15.00 min
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Abe and Sheila Benjamin
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.
DocumentatieSephardim of Australia & New Zealand300001176