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Before you stands Beth Hamedrosh Hagadol Kesser Maariv, a synagogue with a rich and dynamic history. It wasn’t always in Skokie. This place of worship has traversed the city of Chicago, from its early days on the South Side to its final resting place in the suburbs. The congregation’s story begins with a simple minyan, a group of ten men praying together, under the name B’nai Jacob in 1865. A few years later, they merged with Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol and became known as Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Ub’nai Jacob. The synagogue has been through countless transformations, experiencing mergers and splits, relocation and rebuilding. Even in the heart of a bustling city, Beth Hamedrosh Hagadol Kesser Maariv endured, embracing the changing Jewish community in Chicago. The synagogue left behind a legacy, a vital part of Chicago’s Jewish heritage. It’s fascinating to think about how Beth Hamedrosh Hagadol Kesser Maariv, which is now known simply as Kesser Maariv, survived the changing landscape of the Windy City. Its journey demonstrates the resilience of faith and community in a changing society.

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