NEWS: "Jewish community and Catholic Diocese working on future of historic Helena synagogue"

For the last 40 years, a stone building on Ewing Street has housed offices for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena. But when it first opened in 1891, it was Temple Emanu-El, the first Jewish synagogue in Montana.

Now, a new agreement could once again lead to the transfer of the building to the Jewish community.

“Many times, I have driven by this building and sat out in front of my car and imagined what it would be like if it was returned to Jewish use,” said Rebecca Stanfel.

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