Ahavas Israel

Most of congregation were shopkeepers on Cheltenham and Germantown Aves. By WWII seating mixed, and much of service in English.

Children of founders tended to prefer the Germantown Jewish Center. Combined with B'nai Jeshurun in the '50's.

Subsequently used by the Zion Baptist Educational Center.

Services in private homes until purchase of synagogue building.

Grey brick row home with new façade, 1927