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I added the word "former" in the lead sentence because the building is not in regular use for religious services, but I'm not certain if that's the right approach. It seems to hold some events on Jewish holidays. Difference engine ( talk) 05:15, 8 January 2015 (UTC)
Just making a note here: there's a little uncertainty on the construction date. Encyclopedia of Diasporas says it was "consecrated on 23 Janurary 1921". Port of Last Resort says it was "dedicated in 1921". The Jewish Communities of China page says it was "presented to the community" in 1920. The WMF page says it was built in 1917. This piece from The Hill says 19th century, but I'm skeptical about that. This wiki page currently reflects the two books, which seem well-researched and both say it was 1921. Hope this is useful. -- Difference engine ( talk) 23:38, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
For what it's worth, the source also lists Chelsea Clinton as present. At the moment, she may be non-notable for these purposes ("...and her daughter..."), but it could be added later if warranted. — LlywelynII 22:31, 13 January 2015 (UTC)
The ones I'm aware of are: Ohel Rachel, Ohel Moshe/Moishe, Beth El (1887), Shearith Israel (1898), Beth Aharon (1927), and the New Synagogue (1941). That's six so far, of which the first two remain standing. Any others? -- Difference engine ( talk) 00:25, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
Which presumably explains the EJ entry on Shanghai saying there were three synagogues in Shanghai? There were only three congregations and only three in use at any one time? — LlywelynII 07:49, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
Well, I was going to come say that (yes) the literal meaning of ohel is "tent" but the sources glossing the name gave "house" and that seems more felicitous for a house of worship that obviously isn't a tent. But I just saw this article: ohel (grave). Apparently, in Judaism, "ohel" in this context is something like a "shrine"? (which we don't have sources for and thus should use "tent", perhaps linking to the ohel article...) Was Ms Sassoon actually buried there? — LlywelynII 06:37, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
What do you guys think of this, as an alternative to overly-long "See also" sections:
— LlywelynII 07:43, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
This source says Ohel Rachel is modeled after the Bevis Marks Synagogue and Lauderdale Road in London, but I don't see this claim mentioned anywhere else. And I don't see any similarity in the architectural styles of Ohel Rachel and Bevis Marks (pictured). Should we remove that claim? - Zanhe ( talk) 23:44, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
This source gives the Inscription over Ohel Rachel's ark,—the Hebrew for "Know before whom thou stand, before the King of Kings the Holy One, Blessed be He",—if it's worth mentioning. — LlywelynII 06:28, 30 January 2015 (UTC)
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I added the word "former" in the lead sentence because the building is not in regular use for religious services, but I'm not certain if that's the right approach. It seems to hold some events on Jewish holidays. Difference engine ( talk) 05:15, 8 January 2015 (UTC)
Just making a note here: there's a little uncertainty on the construction date. Encyclopedia of Diasporas says it was "consecrated on 23 Janurary 1921". Port of Last Resort says it was "dedicated in 1921". The Jewish Communities of China page says it was "presented to the community" in 1920. The WMF page says it was built in 1917. This piece from The Hill says 19th century, but I'm skeptical about that. This wiki page currently reflects the two books, which seem well-researched and both say it was 1921. Hope this is useful. -- Difference engine ( talk) 23:38, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
For what it's worth, the source also lists Chelsea Clinton as present. At the moment, she may be non-notable for these purposes ("...and her daughter..."), but it could be added later if warranted. — LlywelynII 22:31, 13 January 2015 (UTC)
The ones I'm aware of are: Ohel Rachel, Ohel Moshe/Moishe, Beth El (1887), Shearith Israel (1898), Beth Aharon (1927), and the New Synagogue (1941). That's six so far, of which the first two remain standing. Any others? -- Difference engine ( talk) 00:25, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
Which presumably explains the EJ entry on Shanghai saying there were three synagogues in Shanghai? There were only three congregations and only three in use at any one time? — LlywelynII 07:49, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
Well, I was going to come say that (yes) the literal meaning of ohel is "tent" but the sources glossing the name gave "house" and that seems more felicitous for a house of worship that obviously isn't a tent. But I just saw this article: ohel (grave). Apparently, in Judaism, "ohel" in this context is something like a "shrine"? (which we don't have sources for and thus should use "tent", perhaps linking to the ohel article...) Was Ms Sassoon actually buried there? — LlywelynII 06:37, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
What do you guys think of this, as an alternative to overly-long "See also" sections:
— LlywelynII 07:43, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
This source says Ohel Rachel is modeled after the Bevis Marks Synagogue and Lauderdale Road in London, but I don't see this claim mentioned anywhere else. And I don't see any similarity in the architectural styles of Ohel Rachel and Bevis Marks (pictured). Should we remove that claim? - Zanhe ( talk) 23:44, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
This source gives the Inscription over Ohel Rachel's ark,—the Hebrew for "Know before whom thou stand, before the King of Kings the Holy One, Blessed be He",—if it's worth mentioning. — LlywelynII 06:28, 30 January 2015 (UTC)