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Program from a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Jewish Community - with David Freedlander and Louis Licofsky. At the founding of the Knesseth Israel Temple in 1953, these two were thought to be the Temple’s first residents.

John McSweeney was a Democratic congressman and good friend of Harold Freedlander, often writing to him for advice. He spoke at the dedication of the Knesseth Israel Temple.

In 1898, David Freedlander’s health began failing. He thought it would be best for his health if he returned to Europe for some time, so he applied for a passport in 1898. He later died while making the voyage, leaving Freedlander’s Department store…

Photo of Harold Freedlander, one of the founders of the Knesseth Israel Temple, in 1939 with his wife, Lois. Both Harold and Lois were instrumental in making the Knesseth Israel Temple a reality.

Harold Freedlander stands next to a photo of his grandfather, one of Wooster’s earliest Jewish residents, David Freedlander.

Handwritten letters from John McSweeney to his friend, Harold Freedlander. McSweeney spoke at the dedication of the Knesseth Israel Temple in 1950.