The installation of Rabbi Samuel Perlman as the first spiritual leader of Congregation Smanu-El here was made the occasion for a general gathering of all Jewish residents from Lake Placid, Plattsburgh and Tupper Lake in addition to those of Saranac Lake. Representatives of the various Christian denominations were also present. Rabbi Stephen S. Wise conducted the installation ceremonies for Rabbi Perlman who is a graduate of the Jewish Institute of Religion of which Dr. Wise is president.
For a number of years the few permanently resident Jewish families here have tried to serve the many Jews who come here for their health. Adequate service was impossible until the installation of Rabbi Perlman.
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