Accession Number

2015-9-6

Material Format

textual record

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Date

1950-1972

Scope and Content

Accession consists of letters to and from Dr. Joseph Klinghofer, the Educational Director of Canadian Jewish Congress. The correspondence relates to the search for ritual and educational leaders for placement in Jewish communities outside of Toronto such as St. Catharines, Timmins, Belleville, Peterborough, Kirkland Lake, Guelph, Hamilton, Bramalea, North Bay, Windsor, Maritimes, Manitoba and the USA.

Custodial History

There is no information on the acquisition of this material.

Subjects

Education

Religion

Communities

Name Access

Canadian Jewish Congress, Central Region (Toronto, Ont.)

Klinghofer, Joseph

Places

St. Catharines (Ont.)

Timmins (Ont.)

Belleville (Ont.)

Peterborough (Ont.)

Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Guelph (Ont.)

Hamilton (Ont.)

Bramalea (Brampton, Ont.)

North Bay (Ont.)

Windsor (Ont.)

Manitoba

United States

Maritime Provinces

Source

Archival Accessions

Level

Item

Item

1105

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 13 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and corresponding negative of a memorial plaque at the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 14:1:18.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Plaques, plaquettes

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1106

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 13 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and corresponding negative of a memorial plaque at the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 14:1:19.

This photograph is similar to photo #1107.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Plaques, plaquettes

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1107

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 13 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and corresponding negative of a memorial plaque at the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 14:2:20.

This photograph is similar to photo #1106.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Plaques, plaquettes

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1108

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 13 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the hall in the basement of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 14:2:21.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1109

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 13 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the hall in the basement of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 14:2:22.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1601

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1922

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group of children dressed up for Purim celebrations, alongside Rabbi Shulman of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Pictured in the back row, left to right: Rabbi Shulman (behind boys), Sam Kideckel, Izzie Kokotow, Harry Martin, Bill Shub, Barney Shulman (Rabbi Shulman's son - seated), Sam Katz, Sadie Gurevitch (half-sister to Manny), Sadie Shub (m. Pomerantz), Esther Shinehoft, Abe Shub, Mr. Nissen Katz (parent).

Front row, left to right: Ethel Martin, Fanny Kideckel, [unidentified], Esther Greenberg, Bertha Katz, Ann Gurevitch, Esther Shub.

Notes

This photo is identical to photo #1316.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Children's costumes

Parties

Purim

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number

1978-12-6

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1335

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[194-]

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Cantor Linder, standing in front of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Linder, Cantor

Subjects

Cantors (Judaism)

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number

1977-6-5

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

2396

Material Format

graphic material

Date

11 Nov. 1977

Physical Description

1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a photograph of the exterior of Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Architecture

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number

1978-9-4

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1337

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[194-]

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Sylvia Kroch standing on the steps of the Congregation B'nai Israel with the Hebrew teacher.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Kroch, Sylvia

Subjects

Synagogues

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number

1977-6-5

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1316

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1922

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group of children dressed up for Purim celebrations, alongside Rabbi Shulman of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario. Pictured are:

Back row, left to right: Rabbi Shulman (behind boys), Sam Kideckel, Izzie Kokotow, Harry Martin, Bill Shub, Barney Shulman (Rabbi Shulman's son - seated), Sam Katz, Sadie Gurevitch (half-sister to Manny), Sadie Shub (m. Pomerantz), Esther Shinehoft, Abe Shub, Mr. Nissen Katz (parent).

Front row, left to right: Ethel Martin, Fanny Kideckel, [unidentified], Esther Greenberg, Bertha Katz, Ann Gurevitch, Esther Shub.

Notes

This photo is identical to photo #1601.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Purim

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number

1977-6-4

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1088

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the cornerstone for the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Timmins, Ontario. The stone was laid by Charles Pierce around 1928.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:4:0.

This photograph is identical to photo #1089.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1089

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the cornerstone for the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Timmins, Ontario. The stone was laid by Charles Pierce around 1928.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:4:1.

This photo is identical to photo #1088.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1090

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the exterior of Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:4:2.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1091

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the exterior of Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:4:3.

This photograph is similar to photo #1092.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1092

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the exterior of Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:4:4.

This photograph is similar to photo #1091.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1093

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the exterior of Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:5:4.

This photograph is similar to photo #1094.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1094

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the exterior of Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:5:5.

This photograph is similar to photo #1093.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1095

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel sanctuary, in Timmins, Ontario.

Notes

Location of negative: 13:6:7.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1096

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel sanctuary, in Timmins, Ontario. Pictured is the seating area, the ark and the bimah.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1097

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's bimah and ark.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Torah arks

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1098

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's sanctuary. Pictured is the seating area.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1099

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's sanctuary. Pictured is the seating area.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1100

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's sanctuary. Pictured is the bimah and the ark.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1101

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's women's gallery.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1102

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's sanctuary as seen from the women's gallery.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Synagogues

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1103

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's classroom, in Timmins, Ontario. The classroom was located upstairs in the women's gallery.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Classrooms

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1104

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1976

Physical Description

2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of the Congregation B'nai Israel's classroom, in Timmins, Ontario. The classroom was located upstairs, in the women's gallery.

Notes

.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects

Classrooms

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1197

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1917]

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Admin History/Bio

Rabbi Shulman was the second Rabbi to serve the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins; Rabbi Berger being the first. Shulman came to Timmins in 1917 and stayed for several years before moving to Chicago.

Scope and Content

This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Rabbi Shulman and his family from Timmins, Ontario. Pictured are the Rabbi with his wife and four children.

Name Access

Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Shulman family

Shulman, Rabbi

Subjects

Families

Portraits, Group

Rabbis

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number

1977-1-4

Source

Archival Descriptions