Beth Jacob Congregation (San Diego, Calif.)
Biography
Beth Jacob Congregation was founded in 1939 as a conservative congregation. Their first home was at 3206 Myrtle Ave at the corner of 32nd St. in North Park. Sandor Goldberger was the first president. Rabbi Baruch Stern became rabbi in 1947 and by 1953 the congregation had built a new synagogue on 30th St between Meade and Monroe Avenues. They remained there until 1977 when they moved to a new synagogue at 4855 College Avenue where they remain in 2021. Since the late 1970s Beth Jacob has been an orthodox congregation.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Paul Schraer Collection
The Paul Schraer Collection has two parts. Box 1 contains materials related to the Beth Jacob Congregation and includes photographs of congregational activities, anniversary books and programs from special events from the 1930s to the 1980s. Box 2 contains materials related to B’nai B’rith and the Lasker, Heartland, Fox, and Weinberger lodges and includes by-laws, newsletters, membership lists, event announcements, correspondence, and a dues ledger book.