Poale Zedek Sharith Israel

In 1886 Poale Zedek held services at NW corner of 6th & South Sts, then at 518 South St. (1889). In 1890 the newly merged congregation Poale Zedek Anshe Birz met at 518 S. St, then at 322 Bainbridge St. In 1908 Poale Zedek-Sharith Israel dedicated a new synagogue on S. 5th Sts. Three smaller congregations combined in 1908 - Chevra B'nai Joseph, Chevra Shearith Israel & Chevra Beth Jacob Anshe Libowitz - to form, Poale Zedek Sharith Israel. Combined with B'nai Moishe at 5th & Watkin in early 1960's. [Birz & Yanishkel, Kovno]