United Hebrew Congregation

Shalom cake

United Hebrew Congregation began in 1837 on 2nd and Spruce Streets, a location that is now part of the Arch grounds. Two Jewish immigrants organized the first minyan ever held west of the Mississippi River in a rented room above Max’s Grocery and Restaurant.

Four years later, the Jewish community adopted a constitution under the name United Hebrew Congregation. It was the first synagogue west of the Mississippi and only the 20th in the nation.

Cake artist - Henryk Ptasiewicz

One hundred-eighty down 70 to go.