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Admin History/Bio: Sol Edell, the son of Paul and Mollie Edell, was one of five siblings. He and Dolly Weinstock, the daughter of Moishe and Sylvia Weinstock, had two daughters and two sons and lived in Toronto. After Dolly died in 1961, he married Celia (née Rogen) Hoffman, a widow, in 1966. He became the stepfather to the two sons of Max and Celia Hoffman who had been residents of Hamilton. Some members of the family remained in Toronto while others moved to other parts of Canada, the United States and Israel. Sol Edell was actively involved in or provided financial support to many educational, professional and religious organizations.

Scope and Content: Series includes correspondence, invitations, publications, photographs, family films and a sound recording. The series is made up of seven sub-series: Associations, Charities, Community Activities, Education and Extra-Curricular Activities, Life Cycle and Family Events, Religious, and Residence.

Notes: Physical description note: includes 12 photographs, 7 film reels, 1 audio reel, 1 plaque, 4 badges, and 47 architectural drawings.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series; Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series; Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of the crowd gathered outside Adas Israel Synagogue for its dedication ceremony.

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