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Congregation
Rabbi Wentworth Arthur Matthew founds the commandment Keepers congregation in Harlem, New York. -
Officially Incorporated
The congregation is officially incorporated as the "Commandment Keepers Ethopian Hebrew Congregation of the Living God Pillar and Ground of Truth Inc" -
Judaism
Commandment Keepers becomes a prominent center for African - American Jews in Harlem, practicing a form of Judaism rooted in both traditional Jewish customs and African - American cultural expressions. -
Rabbi leads the congregation
Rabbi Arnold J.Ford, a covert to Judaism, leads the congregation and brings a more mainstream Jewish approach, including aligning with the Orthodox Jewish traditions -
Commandment Keepers continue to serve
Commandment keepers continue to serve as a center for African - American Jews in Harlem, albeit with smaller numbers compared to its peak in the mid - 20th century -
Commandement keepers strive to strengthen it's cultural and religious heritage in Harlem
Commandment keepers maintains it's presence in Harlem, with efforts to revitalize and preserve it's cultural and religious heritage. The congregation focuses on community and education, seeking to preserve it's unique blend of African-American and Jewish traditions -
A symbol towards the African-American community
Commandment keepers: Holy church of the living God continues to be an important institution in Harlem, serving as a symbol of the rich cultural and religious diversity within the African-American community