Community Corner
Jewish Community of #Petaluma Celebrates 150 Years
We didn't see this reported elsewhere, so we felt it was important to share for its historical significance of our great city.
On October 23 the Jweekly.com wrote and article announcing the Jewish community of Petaluma celebrates 150 years by shoshana hebshi , j. correspondent. The congregation started in Petaluma in October 22, 1864, and they were incorporated as Congregation Society B’nai Israel by the state in 1871.
During our famed “Egg Basket of the World” in 30’s and 40s thousands of chicken farmers were jewish farming families. More came from Russia after WWI in postwar years. The Petaluma Jewish Community Center was dedicated on 740 Western Ave near the downtown in 1925.
Click here to see some short videos showing Petaluma historical photos and a current day Petaluma Yiddish Cowboy.
B’nai Israel Jewish Center 150th anniversary gala dinner is tomorrow, 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Sheraton Sonoma County, 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma. $118. http://www.bnaiisrael.net or contact Fran Piotrkowski at (707) 478-7186 or franp2@comcast.net.
