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Admin History/Bio: Sol Edell was active in the collection, preservation and exhibition of historical material relating to the history of Canadian Jewry. He was one of the founders and Chair of the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region / Toronto Jewish Congress Archives (later the Ontario Jewish Archives). Among his achievements were the restoration of the Kiever Synagogue and organizing the showing of the exhibit Journey into Our Heritage. In addition, he was a financial supporter of the Baycrest Museum, the Jewish Historical Society of Canada and a member of the Toronto Jewish Historical Society.

Scope and Content: Series consists of records documenting Sol Edell's heritage related activities, particularly his involvement with the Ontario Jewish Archives. Included are meeting notices, agendas and minutes, correspondence, financial and legal records, photographs, flyers, press releases, brochures, administrative records, reports, lists, notes, sound records, architectural drawings, exhibit material, grant applications, invitations, and programmes.

Notes: Physical description note: includes 10 photographs, 3 audio cassettes, and 5 architectural drawings.

Name Access: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region / Toronto Jewish Congress Archives; Toronto Jewish Historical Society; Historical Society of Western Canada; Baycrest Heritage Museum; Kiever Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.); Journey into Our Heritage

Access Restriction: Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing some of the records.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Personal series; Community activities sub-series

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Personal series; Community activities sub-series

Admin History/Bio: Sol Edell was involved in a variety of religious, educational and cultural organizations. Not only did he make financial donations to organizations, but he also became personally involved and organized specific projects. As well, representatives of foreign institutions would stay at his home when they came to Toronto on speaking engagements or fundraising missions.

Scope and Content: Sub-series consists of awards that relate to Sol Edell’s fundraising efforts on behalf of “Yeshiva Hatalmid” and for hosting speakers and fundraisers who were visiting Toronto. Also included is a day book listing community meetings as well as family events. As well, there is correspondence relating to an item loaned to the Baycrest Heritage Museum, and a plaque.