1875-08-01 00:00:00

Bailey Gatzert, Seattle's Only Jewish Mayor

Bailey Gatzert serves as first and only Jewish mayor of Seattle. He was a member of the Ohaveth Sholum congregation

1889-03-01 00:00:00

Founding of Congregation Ohaveth Sholum

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1893-03-01 00:00:00

Ohaveth Sholum Disbands

Ohaveth Sholum disbands after the crash of 1893.

1899-05-29 00:00:00

Founding of Temple De Hirsch

Temple De Hirsch is founded as a specifically Reform Temple.

1901-03-01 00:00:00

Synagogue Cornerstone Laid

Cornerstone is laid for a synagogue building, but the building is never completed.

1901-06-16 00:00:00

Confirmation Ceremony

1906-03-01 00:00:00

Samuel Koch Becomes Rabbi

Samuel Koch becomes Temple De Hirsch's second rabbi. He serves until 1942.

1907-02-04 20:37:59

Cornerstone Laying Ceremony

In 1907, the members of Temple De Hirsch laid the cornerstone for their new Temple.

1907-03-01 00:00:00

New Synagogue Built

A new synagogue building is built at the corner of Union Street and 15th Avenue.