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Conflagration of the Synagogue at Cleveland, Ohio.

 

We regret to learn that the Israelites at Cleveland have met with a great loss in the destruction of their place of worship by fire, on the night of February 5th, [1845] and that they have saved only the Sepharim, (the manuscript copies of the law,) that they had but little insurance on the property, and are unable to replace their loss from their own means. We trust that the various congregations of Israelites in America, as well as individuals will think this a case worthy of their charitable sympathy; and we offer our services to convey any funds collected for the purpose of aiding our brethren in Cleveland to their proper destination. Those wishing to write direct, may address A. Lowentritt, Cleveland, Ohio.