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dome. Recessed
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The decision to build a synagogue for Cape
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permanent synagogue was needed for both the Jewish community to worship at and as a place to store the community's scrolls. The synagogue was designed by the Saint Louis architect
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It was erected in 1937 and added to the
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service was held in a number of locations: the local
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1642:. You can help Knowledge by
1582:. You can help Knowledge by
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