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Physical Description: 1.3 m of textual records; ca. 50 architectural drawings

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records documenting the activities, programs and governance of Shaar Shalom Synagogue. Included are financial statements, meeting minutes, by-laws, brochures, architectural drawings, reports, membership lists, forms filled in by participants in life cycle events (such as weddings and conversions), holiday bulletins, invitations, speeches, Yizkor booklets, office manuals and correspondence. Of note is a land title document from 1981.

Administrative History: Shaar Shalom Synagogue was a conservative synagogue in Markham founded in 1972. The synagogue closed in 2016.

Use Conditions: Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing some of the records.

Physical Description: ca. 6 m textual records and graphic material; ca. 20 architectural drawings

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records documenting the activities, programs and governance of Shaar Shalom Synagogue. Included are financial records, meeting minutes and agendas, architectural drawings, general administrative files, and photographs.

Administrative History: Shaar Shalom Synagogue was a conservative synagogue in Markham founded in 1972. The synagogue closed in 2016.`

Use Conditions: Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing some of the records.; Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.