KKBE Candelabras

 

 

                                                                                Photo by John Brewton

These bases survive from candelabras donated to Beth Elohim by Benjamin Israel Ricardo and his wife Sarah in 1762 and by Israel Delieben and his wife Hannah in 1802.  They were found by  Beth Elohim's then Rabbi, Isaac Maecuson, c. 1912 under a staircase in the foyer.

Candelabra #1

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A gift of Mr. Benjamin Israel Ricardo and his wife Sarah Ricardo to the  Congregation Beth Elohim, 1762.

 

Candelabra #2

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A gift of Mr. Israel Delieben and his wife Hannah Delieben to the  Congregation Beth Elohim, 1802.