Stories from a Jewish Diaspora

On September 14th, 2024, members of Temple Beth El’s diaspora gathered together to dedicate a historic pavilion at Beth El Cemetery. These are some of their memories and stories that were shared that weekend.


Wonderful Relationships | Kaki Solomon Buck

Everybody Knew Everybody | David P. Solomon

Let Us Sing | Martha Lou Hirsch Alman

Coming to this Temple | Lafe Solomon

Sukkot | Martha Lou Hirsch Alman

Community of Beth El | Laney Gradus

Growing Up in a Small Town | Alvin Solomon, Jr.

Appreciation for Ancestors | Anne Tettlebaum

Coming to Helena | Hannah Solomon

Dropping Nickels | David P. Solomon

Last Services | Doug Friedlander

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