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The Beth Elohim Organ Controversy: A Lawsuit in Charleston, South Carolina, 1843
This 34-page pamphlet details a lawsuit between members of Congregation Beth Elohim in Charleston, South Carolina, concerning the installation of an organ in 1840. The dispute highlighted the conflict between traditional and reform Jewish practices in the United States. The lawsuit, printed on May 25, 1843, provides detailed accounts of the allegations and arguments presented in court, ultimately representing a significant early victory for the Reform movement in America. The case's resolution established a precedent for future disputes over religious practices within American synagogues.
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- Synagogues
- Reform Judaism
- History
- 19th century
- Judaism
- Actions and defenses
- Organ (Musical instrument)
- Religious aspects
- Judaism
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