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Sedar at Hovas Hochim

Year: 1944 • Collection: Mildred Dumes Dansker

There was a Jewish synagogue in Vincennes, Indiana from 1935 until 1965. The synagogue, 'shul' in Yiddish, was known as Hovas Hochim, and founded by Louis Dumes, William Dumes (my grandfather), Ben Karp, and a few others. The cornerstone on the building was dedicated to my great-grandmother as 'Mother Dumes'. My Dad saved the cornerstone when the building was pulled down. But that's another story. This photo is from April 8, 1944 when Jewish soldiers stationed at local George Field were invited to celebrate the Passover seder at the shul. Louis Dumes is standing with his back to us in the center.

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Louis Dumes b. 15 Aug 1886 d. 18 Sep 1956

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