Museum hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Monday - Friday
Entrance
Leopold Wilzenski a German Jew was the first mayor of Greenville in 1875 followed by Jacob Alexander.
Rabbi Joseph Bogen was the first Rabbi hired in 1880 and leaving in 1901.
Rabbi Brill was the second Rabbi serving until 1906.
This sanctuary was used from 1880 until 1906.
An Ad placed in a Jewish publication in 1880 advertising the need for a full time Rabbi. He had to be able to speak English, Hebrew, and German. Rabbi Joseph Bogen was hired shortly after the ad was placed.
Letter from Rabbi Bogen to Governor Elect Robert Lowry in 1885 concerning the school situation.
Nathan Goldstein with his children and grandchildren.
He was president of the congregation from 1880 - 1930.
1927 Mississippi River Flood
A story of the Disasters that shaped the people of the Delta