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April 7, 1895
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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Converted Jews in New York, led by Hermann Warszawiak, plan to build a $150,000 Christian synagogue in the Bowery to centralize efforts converting Jews to Christianity across the US, including training missionaries and attracting youth.
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CHRISTIAN SYNAGOGUE.
Unique Proposition Made by a Well-Known Converted Jew.
A movement has been started by converted Jews in this city, says the New York Sun, to establish a central station from which to carry on the work of converting Jews to the Christian religion throughout the United States. Heretofore proselyting efforts have been confined to separate localities. The purpose of the new movement is to send missionaries throughout the various states systematically. The leader of the movement is Hermann Warszawiak, who for several years was in charge of the Jewish work of the City Missionary society.
Some time ago Mr. Warszawiak consulted with wealthy converts, and laid before them a plan for the erection of a Christian synagogue. In proposing his plan he said that in his judgment there were thousands of Jews in the United States who would accept the doctrine of the Christian religion were a Christian synagogue to be erected at a central point. It was finally decided to erect the building in this city. An architect was engaged to draw up the plans and a site has been chosen in the Bowery, between Grand and Broome streets. The site is nearly in the heart of the Jewish quarter, and it is believed that if a handsome building is erected the converts will increase by thousands.
The synagogue will cost in the neighborhood of $150,000.
The synagogue, or training school for Christian Jews, as it will be designated, will be called Christ's synagogue, and will be arranged with the purpose of uniting all the different features of East side missionary work found in the University settlement and other organizations. There will be a library, a well-equipped gymnasium and a playroom. It is Mr. Warszawiak's purpose to establish a place which will attract young people, among whom a greater part of the work of proselyting will be carried on. A principal feature of the movement will be the training of missionaries to be sent to all parts of the country.
A short time ago Mr. Warszawiak converted and baptized a Jewish rabbi at Allentown, Pa. This convert will be one of the superintendent's chief assistants in the management of the new synagogue.
Unique Proposition Made by a Well-Known Converted Jew.
A movement has been started by converted Jews in this city, says the New York Sun, to establish a central station from which to carry on the work of converting Jews to the Christian religion throughout the United States. Heretofore proselyting efforts have been confined to separate localities. The purpose of the new movement is to send missionaries throughout the various states systematically. The leader of the movement is Hermann Warszawiak, who for several years was in charge of the Jewish work of the City Missionary society.
Some time ago Mr. Warszawiak consulted with wealthy converts, and laid before them a plan for the erection of a Christian synagogue. In proposing his plan he said that in his judgment there were thousands of Jews in the United States who would accept the doctrine of the Christian religion were a Christian synagogue to be erected at a central point. It was finally decided to erect the building in this city. An architect was engaged to draw up the plans and a site has been chosen in the Bowery, between Grand and Broome streets. The site is nearly in the heart of the Jewish quarter, and it is believed that if a handsome building is erected the converts will increase by thousands.
The synagogue will cost in the neighborhood of $150,000.
The synagogue, or training school for Christian Jews, as it will be designated, will be called Christ's synagogue, and will be arranged with the purpose of uniting all the different features of East side missionary work found in the University settlement and other organizations. There will be a library, a well-equipped gymnasium and a playroom. It is Mr. Warszawiak's purpose to establish a place which will attract young people, among whom a greater part of the work of proselyting will be carried on. A principal feature of the movement will be the training of missionaries to be sent to all parts of the country.
A short time ago Mr. Warszawiak converted and baptized a Jewish rabbi at Allentown, Pa. This convert will be one of the superintendent's chief assistants in the management of the new synagogue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Christian Synagogue
Jewish Conversion
Missionary Work
Proselyting
New York
What entities or persons were involved?
Hermann Warszawiak
Where did it happen?
New York City, Bowery Between Grand And Broome Streets
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Key Persons
Hermann Warszawiak
Location
New York City, Bowery Between Grand And Broome Streets
Story Details
Hermann Warszawiak leads converted Jews to establish a central Christian synagogue in New York for nationwide Jewish conversion efforts, including missionary training and youth attraction; recently converted a rabbi in Allentown, Pa.