- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- Material Format
- textual record
- architectural drawing
- graphic material
- Date
- 1913-1999
- Physical Description
- 22 cm of textual records
- 4 architectural drawings
- 2 photographs
- Admin History/Bio
- Shomrai Shabbos is an orthodox congregation which was founded in 1896. Sol Edell’s grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Weinreb, served as rabbi of the congregation from 1900 until 1942. The synagogue was in several downtown locations until it moved to its present location on Glengrove Avenue in North York in 1966. The congregation has grown steadily over the years and now has a membership of over 350 families. Sol Edell’s family were members of the congregation when he was a child. Although he retained his membership in the congregation after his marriage, he rarely attended the services at the synagogue. However, he did continue to participate in fundraising on behalf of the synagogue.
- Custodial History
- The earlier records were collected by Sol's grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Weinreb, or his father, Paul Edell. After their deaths, Sol maintained his membership in the congregation and continued to receive material from the synagogue.
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records documenting the establishment, construction, membership and activities of the Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue. Included is correspondence, speeches, technical drawings, financial records, ledgers, a tribute book, legal records, flyers, bulletins, marriage certificate receipts, certificates, invitations, a photograph, and stationary.
- Name Access
- Felder, Gedalia, Rabbi
- Yosef, Weinreb, Rabbi
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Synagogues
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 9
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961, 1992
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of publicity leaflets and correspondence relating to the publication of books written by Rabbi Felder. In addition, there is correspondence relating to a memorial book published by Shomrai Shabbos following the death of Rabbi Felder in 1992.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 12
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1980, 1989
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation to a testimonial dinner honouring Rabbi Felder, the spiritual leader of Shomrai Shabbos synagogue as well as a commemorative dinner journal.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 13
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1986-1987
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence relating to the appointment of Rabbi Yaakov Felder as spiritual leader of Shomrai Shabbos synagogue as well as an invitation to the installation ceremony.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 19
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [198-]-[199-]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of publicity flyers and correspondence announcing programs sponsored by Shomrai Shabbos including lectures, receptions and picnics.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 21
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1959-1999, predominant 1982-1999
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notices to Shomrai Shabbos members relating to the Annual General meeting and giving details of the agenda as well as the list of candidates running for election.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 24
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1949-1960, 1984
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of appeals for donations to Shomrai Shabbos synagogue funds including the Book Fund, the Yizkor Fund, the Building Fund and the Charity Fund as well as receipts for donations given to these funds.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 25
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1963, 1985-1999
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notices sent to the membership of Shomrai Shabbos informing them that them of changes in synagogue dues as well as letters from members relating to the payment of dues.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 29
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1978-1982
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Shomrai Shabbos ledger book listing assets, liabilities and bank balances.
- Physical Condition
- Damage to spine. Dampness. Pages falling out. Back and cover may need to be replaced. Requires conservation work.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 34
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1980-1984
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Shomrai Shabbos synagogue bulletins.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 35
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1985-1989
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Shomrai Shabbos synagogue bulletins.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Board of Jewish Education fonds
- Executive director series
- Personal correspondence and writings sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 48
- Series
- 2-1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1969-1993
- Physical Description
- 72 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The sub-series consists of Dr. Joseph Diamond's and Rabbi Irwin Witty's personal correpondence, filed with their executive director records, the text of public talks and of commentaries made on Zelda Young's "Jewish hour" radio programme, broadcast every Sunday on the CHIN (Toronto) radio station. The topics of these commentaries varied widely, including Talmudic commentaries, Israeli and Diaspora Jewish politics, as well as matters relating to Jewish education in Toronto and elsewhere. Although much of the personal correspondence is routine in nature, some of the letters include discussions of Jewish education and activities of the BJE.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions