Dean Street to Oolah Avenue

The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue

In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983

Louis Orent, a pioneering figure in New England retail and a beloved member of the Norwood community, passed away Friday in Hollywood, Florida, at the age of 94. Known widely … Continue reading In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983

Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearing for Westwood Xaverian Brothers High School Beano License Dispute-August 8, 1973

Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood's Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.

Temple Shaare Tefilah Prepares for Historic Weekend Dedication and Relocation-August 31, 1966

556 Nichols Street, currently the Jain Center. After months of anticipation, Temple Shaare Tefilah is putting the finishing touches on its brand-new house of worship located at 556 Nichols Street, … Continue reading Temple Shaare Tefilah Prepares for Historic Weekend Dedication and Relocation-August 31, 1966

New Rabbi For Temple Shaare Tefilah-September 1, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965-New Rabbi For Temple Shaare Tefilah

Ask Hebrew Section At Cemetery-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

This is the section of Highland Cemetery referred to in the article. Temple Shaare Tefilah erected a statue of the burning bush a few years ago. The Board of Selectmen … Continue reading Ask Hebrew Section At Cemetery-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

Cornerstone Laid For Norwood’s First Synagogue-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1924

Cornerstone Laid For Norwood's First Synagogue-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1924