1893:
Organized by Bohemian Jews as a Cemetery Association.
1895:
Decision by 15 members to form a synagogue; dues 25 cents/mo. A hall was secured free of charge for Rosh Hashana. Mr. J. Ascherman volunteered to serve as Cantor, a Torah was borrowed from Agudas Achim. A Simchat Torah ball was held.
1896:
Spring: A hall was rented at Halsted & 20th, for Services. A few years later, a Sabbath School was organized under the guidance of Dr. Moritz Weil. In the spring of 1896 a Ladies¹ Society was formed. The ladies undertook the responsibility of preparing the dead for burial, going to the funeral and then back to the home. They also paid sick benefits.
1899:
A cemetery was bought at 6700 W. Addison, named Mt. B¹nai Jehoshua, and paid for in cash. A building was purchased for use as a Temple. For 3 months, it was remodeled, installing the latest equipment, including steam heat and electric light.
1903:
A Juniors group was organized.
1927:
Ground was broken for the erection of a new building at 20th and Ashland.
1928:
The new building was completed and dedicated. Guest speaker was Rabbi G. George Fox of South Shore Temple (who was Rabbi Shapiro's Rabbi when he was growing up.)
1952:
B'nai Jehoshua Youth Group hosted a CFTY Winter Conclave.
