Congregation Ahaveth Shalon

Recognized as Fort Worth's first Jewish congregation, Congregation Ahavath Sholom, meaning "Love of Peace", was organized in 1892. William Goldstein served as its first president. The first synagogue, a wooden structure built in 1893 and located at the corner of Hemphill and Jarvis Streets, was relocated to downtown Fort Worth (819 Taylor Street) in 1901. Subsequent growth in the congregation's membership led to the construction of a brick structure at the Taylor site in 1906. An adjoining building, which housed the congregation's Hebrew Institute, was built in 1914. The Institute's Ladies Auxiliary, organized in 1915, sponsored a Sunday school and assisted charity organizations. Mrs. Sam Rosen was its first president. The Institute served as a community center for military personnel during World Wars I and II. The Men's Club, organized in 1944 with Maurice Rabinowtz as president, develops cultural, social, and athletic interests. A new synagogue, erected at the corner of 8th and Myrtle Streets, was dedicated in 1952. A synagogue was constructed at this site in 1980. Although the location of the synagogue has changed, it continues to be the focal point for the religious observances of the congregation. (1993)

Congregation Ahaveth Shalon is a historical marker in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1993. It is one of 354 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 458 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.6886, -97.3937 near Fort Worth. The nearest cataloged historic site is Freese and Nichols Inc. (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Burke Cemetery, Lake Como Cemetery, and Alice E. Carlson Elementary School.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439001035. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.