Final Clearance At it fell on hard times years later. By then, the descen- dants of the early German Jews had moved beyond East Baltimore and their former synagogue was slated for demolition so a parking lot could be built. But with the help of con- cerned citizens, a fund-raising campaign was launched, and the Jewish Historical Society purchased and restored the synagogue. "So we're very proud of this building," says Mr. Cohen, who's been leading tours here for 18 years. He guides us downstairs, where we see an old matzah oven that's set in- to the stone walls, the small house of study with its original brick floors, and the original mikvah. Outside again, we walk up Lloyd Street to B'nai Israel synagogue, a red brick building with ornate Moorish-Gothic design. Built in 1876, this is Baltimore's oldest synagogue building in continuous use. It, too, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside, we climb an old- fashioned staircase to the se- cond floor sanctuary flooded with light from 41 windows. It's a room full of graceful col- umns and arches, with a gleaming chandelier and a delicate gold-and-white design. The restoration of this syn- agogue by the Jewish Histori- cal Society is another exam- ple of the determination of Baltimore's Jews to preserve their past. It was a joint effort of the Orthodox congregation, the Historical Society, and the Association of Jewish Charities. City and state funds also helped to restore a synagogue badly in need of repair. The leaking, rotting roof was repaired. The solid brass fixtures were polished. The handmade ark from Austria was regilded. The huge chandelier was taken apart piece by piece to be repaired. The Jewish Historical Society restored it so im- pressively that it won the 1985 American Society of In- terior Designers Award for Historical Preservation and the 1986 State of Maryland Preservation Project Award. Restored B'nai Israel is now the only functioning syna- gogue remaining in down- town Baltimore. Because it's so close to the Inner Harbor and the major hotels in that area, tourists who are obser- vant Jews now have a conve- nient — and beautiful — place to attend services while they're out of town. After- wards, they join in the kid- WINTER SUN SALE 9 REAR ENDS LAUDERDALE $199 0 ALL WEST PALM J21999 FALL & WINTER LAS VEGAS J199 99 MERCHANDISE MEXICO, n5999 5045% OFF NEW YORK A9990 All Sales Final Previous Sales Excluded Northwestern Hwy, Y2 Mile North of 12 Mile Road All Flights Nonstop. Morning/Afternoon Departures and Returns. Hotel Packages Available. 357-1340 Applegate Square Hamilton, Miller, Hudson Si. Fayne Travel Corporation 827-4040 Yacht & Cabana Club The Ultimate Elegance in Miami Beach Miami Beach's only Deluxe hotel whose entire facility is Kosher for Passover • The center of the Passover social scene in Miami Beach • On the Boardwalk — in the Eiruv • 350 magnificent oversized rooms — all under one roof • Elegant Lobbies & Dining Rooms • Gourmet Menus • Close walk to other Kosher hotels • Poolside band • 2 Fresh water pools — one heated • Live Entertainment and Lecture Programs • Children's Entertainment & Day Camp • Gracious Traditional Synagogue. 0,%‘ -'^° 1; S Rvvs LEISURE TIME TOURS cp•sls°s 145-98 Brewer Blvd., Queens, New York 11434 In N.Y.0 & LI.: 718-528-0700; Other States & Canada 800-223-2624; Fax: 718-527-8676 CZI O UNIX 0 , XENIX NOVELL , DOS cRos. It's Not WILL Your Hard Drive Fail .. It's WHEN! C R Center for Computer Resources 3895 W. 12 Mile Berkley Traditional Seder conducted by Jackie Hilliard •Aerobic & Aquatic classes •Sauna & Steam Baths •Heated pools & Whirlpools •Guaranteed Weight loss under medical supervision •Tennis pro and clinics •Nightly Entertainment, Dancing & Lounge •3 Gourmet meals plus snacks daily • Massages, facials, herbal wraps •Nautilus, Bally Lifecycles & Lifesteps "Our Private Island Resort on Biscayne Bay" 1-800-SPA-SLIM Specializing In • Disaster Recovery • Security Subsystems • Computer Repair and Maintenance 1 91C PASSOVER AT THE SPA 547-5540 Contact Jack Parish THE PRIORITY CARD instorouoi':::;maganiNgnir se.,VR A SA,..4, • . FOR THE "REMEMBERED WOMAN" IS WAITING FOR YOU AT ee- ',FASHION HAS NO SIZE ...14 PLUS I OPEN SUNDAYS 12 TO 5 Sugar Tree ‘6209 Orchard Lake Rd. • W. Bloomfield • 851-80011 A DAVID ROSENMAN'S ALTO mum PlUIRCHASEIRS NEW & USED CAR BROKER (313) 851-CARS (313) 851-2277 •Bloom so Bloom • 4' • Registered Electrologists • Come and let us remove your unwanted hair problem and improve your appearance. Near 12 Mile Rd. bet. Evergreen & Southfield 559-1969 Appt. Only. Ask For Shirlee or Debby THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 51