The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-03
CONGREGATION EMANUEL.
The Hebrews Will Build ! Syna-
gagus on Tenth Avenue
and Ewing.
TO Be Structure OF Imposing
Appearances "a Noorish
Architecture.
The Incrsasing Hebrew Populatioa Ne.
csssifstes the Building Of > Plsce u
Worship-Rabbi schuimau.

The Congregational Emanuel, which VA
incorporated short time ago under thu
laws OF the state. is an association formed
by the Hebrews of Helena, and, as its nam,
indicates is religious society. For man,
years here the members Of that faith die
not feel justified in erecting place o
worship on account Of the smallneAs o
their numbers. The rapidly incoming It'd,
of immigration which has been flowing in
to the state for the past few years has see1
corresponding increase in, Helsna's He
brew population. and the accommo
dations heretofore used for q place Of
worship have become too small. The lead
ing Hebrew citizens determined to have I
building Of their own in which to worship
and after consultation with others the Con.
gregational Emanuel Was organized and q
site for the proposed synagogue was pur.
chased from Hon. Moses Morris, on the
corner Of Tenth avenue ami Ewing street,
which commands a splendid view Of the
valley stretching ont toward the mountains
north of Helena.
The building committee, which consists
of Messrs, Lissner, Schwab and Silverman
were examining the plans of the edifice yes
terday which were designed by Heinlein &
Matthias, the Helena architects. The build
ing operations will be commenced as soon
ing Is let. The synagogue will be an inn
posing structure in the Moorish style Of
architecture, built Of granite, with gray
and brown stone trimmings. The plans
show the front elevation with massive,
square tower at each corner, built OF out
granite, gray and brown sandstone sur
mounted with large pear-shnped cupola
AvaAMn0A1 vwikt, py1s7o1 H1rhk nf
cut stone steps lead up to the main entrance,
recessed arch ornamented with stone
mouldlnRs, 8 by 16 feet in size. which leads
into large vestibule. Over the hooded
arch Of the main entrance is large circu-
lar or rose window illuminated with cathe-
drll glass Of rich design. Immediately
over the main entrance is shown in the
plans stone tablet on which Is inscribed
Congregation Emanuel, 1890" On the
right .ot the vestibule is commodious
elnak room.
From the vestibuls entfapcs is gained to
the auditorium, which u u feet in length
y SO feet in width, and d, IS feet feet
Civ. ample space ace for ' the interior
arrangements Of the synagogue. The
auditorium will be lighted on each side by
six large cathedral windows, II feet in
height, in which will be placed handsome
stained glass Of various and appropriate
ds saYEs ssssep q and giying rich and
the altar will b large rise window also
illuminated with cathedral glass and of q
special design. The large and roomy base
ment will be used for school purposes and
meetings. It is we'll lighted by six large
windows on each side. Tho entire structure
will be heated by q we'll planned and latest
style Of heating apparatus. ensuring COM
fort in cold weather.
"A Nntil q few months ago Helena's Hebrew
population was without rabbi, when the
Congregation was fortunate enough to
secure tho services Of Rabbi Hchulman, q
cslens impresson H0 aa maze sio en sat
speaker and il IL no uncommon sight to zee
the members Of other churches attending
upon the jewish services and listening to
the gifted young rabbi.