Sam Sanger (1843-1919)

ID: 752 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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A community pillar in both religious and secular circles in Waco, Sanger served as Rodef Sholom's first president and on the board of directors for the Texas Cotton Palace.

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By Prisca Bird
Temple Rodef Sholom has the distinction of being McLennan County’s oldest and largest Jewish congregation.  Jewish permanent settlers made Waco their home in the mid-nineteenth century. For many years…