Rayor, Bernard Leon
Person
Biography
Bernard Leon Rayor was born in Denver in 1892. His parents were Harry Rochofsky and Betsy Kobey, who moved to Durango, Colorado shortly after Bernard was born. Bernard Leon and his brothers changed their name to Rayor. Bernard Leon, his wife Bessie, and their children moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1918. Bernard Rayor helped fund the Mount Sinai Congregation in Cheyenne, Wyoming and donated Bimar curtains to the Congregation.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Rayor Family Torah Ark Curtains
Collection
Identifier: B341
Abstract
The Jewish community in Cheyenne, Wyoming, committed to building a new synagogue around 1950. The leaders of the community, including Bernard Leon Rayor, equally provided the funds for the building. When Mt. Sinai Congregation was completed, B.L. Rayor donated the ark curtains, which were left unused because his name was embroidered on them. The curtains were rediscovered in storage. Collection contains a red Bimah curtain and valance for the Ark Embroidered in gold threads and sequins on...
Dates:
between 1950-1951