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Eve of Jewish New Year, Synagogues will be filled tonight, eve of Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah
Eve of Jewish New Year, Synagogues will be filled tonight, eve of Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah

Eve of Jewish New Year, Synagogues will be filled tonight, eve of Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah

Date9/12/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Eve of Jewish New Year; Synagogues will be filled tonight; eve of Jewish New Year; Rosh Hashanah. And a specially commissioned Ark made from Canadian maple will be used for first time at services in the new Scott Religious Centre at York University. Designed by former student Stacey Stigel; Ark is in background as Dr. Seymour Epstein (left); Micheal Krausman and Carey Zionce prepare for service.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013229F
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