The Third Synagogue

ID: 755 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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The Third Synagogue

More so than the congregation's first two buildings, the architecture of the current location celebrates design motifs central to Judaism. Architects Mackie & Kamrath of Houston, designed the exterior bas relief menorah and interior metal sculpture menorah.

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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 no organized congregation existed; however,…