Bnei Ruven

According to current congregational website, Bnei Ruven was founded in 1895, although Meites' History records 1901 as the founding date. According to Meites, the congregation first met at a private residence, 10 Frank Street. In 1905, the congregation bought a building on S. Sangamon. It is recorded in the 1910 city directory at 1419 S. Sangamon. In 1915, it moved to 1109 S. Paulina.

Variant Names:

Bnai Reuven V'Ansheniezin (1910 city directory)

Bnai Ruben (1923 city directory)

Congregation Sharei Tfile Bnei Reuven (1937 telephone book)