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Former McReeTown synagogue rehab!

Former McReeTown synagogue rehab!

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PostAug 24, 2018#1

The rehab of the old synagogue at the corner of Blaine & Klemm in McRee Town (ok, fine, "Botanical Heights") is nearing completion, and will soon re-open as MaTovu, an inclusive Jewish neighborhood center/event space that aims to re-establish a progressive Jewish presence in South City. Very cool that the building will not only be put back into functional use, but will also uphold a strong connection to its original purpose.

The building housed Tpheris Israel Synagogue from 1929-1944 according to Zion of the Valley by Walter Ehrlich.

The grand opening for the new (old) space is on October 5th.

Website: https://www.matovustl.org/

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PostAug 24, 2018#2

Good stuff!

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PostAug 25, 2018#3

Neat! Sometimes it's all the little stuff that makes a difference.

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PostAug 25, 2018#4

Hell ya! About time CRC got a Jewish neighbor!!

When I tell people in Israel that I'm from St. Louis they're like "hmmm where's that?". Then I tell them there are 60k Jews and their jaw hits the ground! haha