Ahavas Chesed Synagogue

Ahavas Chesed Synagogue

Religion, Judaism, Mobile County, Mobile, Mayer Mitchell

Ahavas Chesed was founded in 1894. In 1911, the community moved to its first building at the corner of Conti and Warren streets. In 1956, the location was moved across the street to Dauphin street. The congregation would move to its present location in 1989 on Regents Way. The synagogue has affiliated groups, a pre-school, and a Hebrew school. The synagogue also offers a range of worship services and burials services for men and women. The current rabbi is the 21st rabbi of Ahavas Chesed. One of the most famous members of the synagogue was Mayer Mitchell, who served as president of the Israel Public Affairs Committee, an organization that lobbies for Israel and Jewish interests.

Makayla Melvin

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Makayla Melvin; MSM0041@auburn.edu