First Jewish Religious Services
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N 42° 19.987 W 083° 02.357
17T E 331991 N 4688776
The location is currently under construction for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. But, the marker is located on the northwest side of Congress Street, where St. Antoine Street dead ends from the southeast. Parking is available.
Waymark Code: WM156T
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2007
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Near this site in 1850, a small group of German-Jewish immigrants gathered at the home of Isaac and Sarah Cozens and formed the Beth El Society. Here Marcus Cohen, a layman, conducted the first Jewish religious service in Detroit. The following year, at the urging of Sarah Cozens, the Society was incorporated under the name of "Beth El," meaning "House of God," and thus became the first Jewish congregation in Michigan, which is still in existence.
Historical Name: Marcus Cohen, Isaac and Sarah Cozens
Description:
Near this site, in 1850, a small group of German-Jewish immigrants gathered at the home of Isaac and Sarah Cozens and formed the Beth El Society. Here Marcus Cohen, a layman, conducted the first Jewish religious service in Detroit. The following year, at
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #0516
Historical Date: Not listed
website: Not listed
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