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"7 West 83rd St Congregation Rodeph Sholom is a Reform synagogue in New York City. Founded in 1842 by immigrants from the German lands, it is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. History City directories from the year 1845 to 1853 list the congregation as having met at 156 Attorney Street. The first building constructed by Rodeph Sholom, at 8 Clinton Street on the Lower East Side in 1853, is still in use by Congregation Chasam Sopher. It is the second-oldest surviving synagogue building in New York City. E63d Street "TEMPLE RODOPH SHOLOM" (Rodeph Sholom) on East 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue map in 1916 Rodeph Sholom moved to Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street, to a new Victorian Romanesque building designed by D. & J. Jardine and built in 1872-73 for Ansche Chesed. A man named Simeon Abrahams conveyed land to the congregation for a burial ground in 1842. This cemetery was on 88th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. By 1879, there had not been a burial in twenty-six years. It was removed sometime in between 1897 and 1911. In 1930, Rodeph Sholom moved to its present location at 7 West 83rd Street on the Upper West Side. The Romanesque temple house and sanctuary, designed by Charles B. Meyers, were built between 1929–30 and dedicated on Purim in March 1930. Day School In 1970, Rodeph Sholom opened the first Reform movement Jewish day school in the United States.Rodeph Sholom School Mission Statement. Rodeph Sholom School. Page copyright 2016. Accessed July 2, 2020. Its goal is to help Jews become self-aware adults in the world today. In 1972, the school expanded to move all the way through sixth grade, and since then it has expanded through eighth grade. The elementary and middle school stands on 79th Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenue. Notable members *Joshua Lionel Cowen *Robert Lansing (actor) *Mack Rossoff *Jerry Seinfeld See also *Oldest synagogues in the United States External links * References German-Jewish culture in New York City Synagogues in Manhattan Religious organizations established in 1842 Reform synagogues in New York City Romanesque Revival synagogues Upper West Side 1842 establishments in New York (state) "
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"Harold Hallman (December 10, 1962 – December 23, 2005) was a Canadian Football League defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the CFL, mainly for the Toronto Argonauts. Hallman was a four-time All Star and won a Grey Cup with Toronto in 1991. He also won both the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award and the Jackie Parker Trophy in 1986. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL in the 10th round of the 1986 NFL Draft, after playing college football at Auburn University. His selection by the 49ers was made following a recommendation to 49ers head coach Bill Walsh by actor Bradford Dillman. Hallman died in a Macon, Georgia hospital after surgical complications. References * 1962 births 2005 deaths Auburn Tigers football players Calgary Stampeders players Grey Cup champions Canadian football defensive linemen Sportspeople from Macon, Georgia Toronto Argonauts players Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year Award winners Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) "