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Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.) [textual record] – 1979.

Accession Number: 1979-11-12

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1979-11-12

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 volume

Date: 1979

Scope and Content: Accession consists of a Shaarei Shomayim jubilee book, the First Fifty Years.

MG_RG: MG3 A31

Subjects: Synagogues

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Rabbi Dr. David Monson - 1 Dec. 1982

Name: Rabbi Dr. David Monson

Material Format: sound recording

Interview Date: 1 Dec. 1982

Source: Oral Histories

Name: Rabbi Dr. David Monson

Number: OH 70

Subject: World War, 1939-1945; Religion

Interview Date: 1 Dec. 1982

Quantity: 1

Interviewer: (not stated, likely Jack Lipinsky)

Total Running Time: OH70_001: 27 minutes OH70_002: 11 minutes

Conservation: Copied August 2003

Use Restrictions: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Biography: Rabbi David Monson came to Toronto from Ottawa in June 1939 to serve as the rabbi of the Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue. He served on the board of the Brusnswick Talmud Torah. He was a member of B'nai Zion and B'nai Brith and was the long-serving rabbi of Beth Shalom.

Material Format: sound recording

Language: English

Name Access: Monson, David; Canadian Jewish Congress. Ontario Region; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.); Lipinsky, Jack

Geographic Access: Toronto

Original Format: Audio cassette

Copy Format: Audio cassette; Digital file

Transcript: G:\Description\Oral Histories\OH 70 - Monson\OH70_001_Log.pdf; G:\Description\Oral Histories\OH 70 - Monson\OH70_002_Log.pdf

Source: Oral Histories

In this clip, Rabbi Monson discusses his early positive working relationships with rabbis within the Toronto Jewish community and explains how sectionalization became a post-war phenomenon.

In this clip, Rabbi Monson discusses the role and responsibilities of the Canadian Jewish Congress in Toronto from 1939 to 1948.

B'nai Brith Toronto Lodge installation of officers banquet [graphic material] – 7 Apr. 1968.

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Events and organizations series; B'nai Brith lodges sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 18; Series 3-1; File 20

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Events and organizations series; B'nai Brith lodges sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 18

Series: 3-1

File: 20

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 7 Apr. 1968

Physical Description: 12 negatives : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of images taken at the B'nai Brith Toronto Lodge installation of officers banquet, held at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue. The images depict speakers at the podium, group photographs of members and invited guests, as well as individuals receiving certificates and plaques for distinguished service.

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Pride of Israel Synagogue during United Jewish Appeal campaign [graphic material] – 15 Apr. 1970.

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Events and organizations series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 18; Series 3; File 42

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Events and organizations series

Level: File

Fonds: 18

Series: 3

File: 42

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 15 Apr. 1970

Physical Description: 6 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of images taken at the Pride of Israel Synagogue during the United Jewish Appeal Campaign. The images include group photographs of members of the synagogue, and members of the United Jewish Appeal seated at a head table addressing the assembled crowd.

Name Access: Pride of Israel Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.); United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Synagogues

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Zionist Organization of Canada, Central Region, mass event [graphic material] – 10 May 1970.

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Events and organizations series; Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 18; Series 3-5; File 28

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Events and organizations series; Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 18

Series: 3-5

File: 28

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 10 May 1970

Physical Description: 5 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of images taken at a mass event, organized by the Zionist Organization of Canada, Central Region, held at the Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue. The images depict speakers at the podium, and the gathered crowd seated in the Synagogue's sanctuary.

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.); Zionist Organization of Canada. Central Region

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Shaarei Shomayim Congregation and Hebrew School carnival draw ticket [textual record] – 1939.

Part Of: Morris Norman collection

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 22; Item 149

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Morris Norman collection

Level: Item

Fonds: 22

Item: 149

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1939

Physical Description: 1 item

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Shaarei Shomayim Congregation [textual record] – 1977-1995.

Part Of: Board of Jewish Education fonds; Subject files series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 48; Series 4; File 290

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Board of Jewish Education fonds; Subject files series

Level: File

Fonds: 48

Series: 4

File: 290

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1977-1995

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Shaarei Shomayim Congregation [textual record] – Nov. 1949.

Accession Number: 2014-2-11

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2014-2-11

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Date: Nov. 1949

Scope and Content: Accession consists of one dedication programme booklet for the Shaarei Shomayim Congregation at 840 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto.

Custodial History: Paul Gilmore, the Chair of the Archives Committee of Beth Israel in Kingston, found this programme as he was going through the synagogue's records. He mailed it to the OJA for our archives.

Subjects: Synagogue dedication services

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Saint Clair Avenue West (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

James Slavens [textual record] – 1944-1971.

Accession Number: 2014-11-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2014-11-2

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder textual records

Date: 1944-1971

Scope and Content: Accession consists of a newsletter from Frontier Branch 513 of the Jewish National Workers' Alliance, and several documents from Shaarei Shomayim Congregation: a Sunday religious school report card and monthly bulletins.

Subjects: Newsletters; Societies; Synagogues

Name Access: Jewish National Workers' Alliance (Toronto, Ont.); Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

UJA event with Rabbi Shlomo Goren at Shaarei Shomayim synagogue [graphic material] – 27 Jan. 1976.

Part Of: United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds; Photographic and audiovisual collection series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 67; Series 27; File 203

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds; Photographic and audiovisual collection series

Level: File

Fonds: 67

Series: 27

File: 203

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 27 Jan. 1976

Physical Description: 10 photographs : b&w (7 negatives) ; 20 x 25 cm and 28 x 28 mm

Scope and Content: File consists of three photographs and seven negatives depicting a UJA event with Rabbi Shlomo Goren at Shaarei Shomayim synagogue. Wilf Posluns is identified in the photos.

Notes: Photos by Graphic Artists Photographers, Toronto.; Availability of other formats: Also available as digital images.

Name Access: Goren, Shlomo, 1917-1994; Posluns, Wilf; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Rabbis

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Women's Campaign - UJA Day with former Congresswoman Bella Abzug [textual record, graphic material] – 6 Nov. 1980.

Part Of: United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds; Photographic and audiovisual collection series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 67; Series 27; File 523

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds; Photographic and audiovisual collection series

Level: File

Fonds: 67

Series: 27

File: 523

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Date: 6 Nov. 1980

Physical Description: 1 folder textual records; 10 photographs : b&w (10 negatives) ; 28 x 28 mm

Scope and Content: File consists of ten negatives depicting the Women's Division-sponsored UJA Day event at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. Two frames show set tables, with hats as a centrepiece; other frames depict Women's Division members with a female personality known for hats. Also included is a flyer for the event: "Women CAN make a difference! You can learn how on UJA Day, Thursday, November 6, 1980, at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, 47 Glencairn Ave. at 12 noon." The program names the guest speaker as former U.S. Congresswoman Bella Abzug.

Notes: Photos by Graphic Artists Photographers, Toronto.; Availability of other formats: Also available as digital images.

Name Access: Abzug, Bella S., 1920-1998; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Women

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Shaarei Shomayim [textual record] – [1946?].

Part Of: Julius P. Katz fonds; Subject files series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 55; Series 2; File 191

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Julius P. Katz fonds; Subject files series

Level: File

Fonds: 55

Series: 2

File: 191

Material Format: textual record

Date: [1946?]

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: This file consists of a notice announcing the broadcast by Rabbi Dr. Judah Washer sponsored by Shaarei Shomayim Congregation.

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue sanctuary, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1978].

Part Of: George Morrison fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 99; Item 15

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: George Morrison fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 99

Item: 15

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1978]

Physical Description: 1 slide : col. ; 35 mm

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Architecture; Synagogues

Repro Restriction: Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1980-6-3

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, exterior, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1978].

Part Of: George Morrison fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 99; Item 14

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: George Morrison fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 99

Item: 14

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1978]

Physical Description: 1 slide : col. ; 35 mm

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Architecture; Synagogues

Repro Restriction: Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1980-6-3

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Director Sharyn Stein Hurwitz shows Associated Hebrew School grade nine students how to impress the matchmaker at "Fiddler" rehearsal, Toronto [graphic material] – 1986.

Level: Item

ID: Item 4205

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 4205

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1986

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col.

Scope and Content: Director Sharyn Stein Hurwitz on far left.; Tevye's daughters, left to right: Natalie Riback; Joanna Levitt; Leora Erez.; Performances held February 15, 16 at 3630 Bathurst St. Proceeds to Associated Leslie Building Fund and UJA.

Notes: Photo appeared in CJN?

Name Access: Hurwitz, Sharyn Stein; Riback, Natalie; Levitt, Joanna; Erez, Leora; Associated Hebrew Schools; Fiddler on the Roof; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Students

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1986-12-3

Source: Archival Descriptions

David Ben-Gurion at UJA dinner, Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 1968.

Level: Item

ID: Item 4215

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 4215

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1968

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: Ben-Gurion, David, 1886-1973; Beth Tzedec Congregation (Toronto, Ont.); United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Dinners and dining; Prime ministers--Israel; Synagogues

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1986-1-6

Source: Archival Descriptions

David Ben-Gurion at UJA dinner at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 1968.

Level: Item

ID: Item 4216

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 4216

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1968

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: Ben-Gurion, David, 1886-1973; Beth Tzedec Congregation (Toronto, Ont.); United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Dinners and dining; Prime ministers--Israel; Synagogues

Accession Number: 1986-1-6

Source: Archival Descriptions

David Ben-Gurion speaking at UJA dinner, Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 1968.

Level: Item

ID: Item 4217

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 4217

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1968

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: Ben-Gurion, David, 1886-1973; Beth Tzedec Congregation (Toronto, Ont.); United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Dinners and dining; Prime ministers--Israel; Synagogues

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1986-1-6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Campaign chairmen of 1959 Jewish community campaigns throughout Ontario [graphic material] – 1959.

Level: Item

ID: Item 912

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 912

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1959

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Acquired 1976.

Name Access: United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Fund raising

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Albert Tubby Cole, campaign chair, United Jewish Appeal [graphic material] – 1978.

Level: Item

ID: Item 6147

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6147

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1978

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item consists of an original portrait, which is hanging on the fourth-floor wall, and a copy negative. The negative is housed in the OJA's photo cabinet.

Name Access: Cole, Albert Tubby; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Portraits

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Phil Granovsky [graphic material] – [between 1972 and 1974].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6152

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6152

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [between 1972 and 1974]

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 10 x 12 cm b&w ; 10 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: President: United Jewish Welfare Fund 1973-1974.; Campaign chairman: United Jewish Appeal 1972.

Scope and Content: This item consists of an original portrait, which is hanging on the fourth-floor wall, and a copy negative. The negative is housed in the OJA's photo cabinet.

Name Access: United Jewish Welfare Fund; United Jewish Appeal; Granovsky, Phil

Subjects: Portraits

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Rabbi Dr. W. Gunther Plaut, campaign chair, United Jewish Appeal [graphic material] – 1970.

Level: Item

ID: Item 6154

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6154

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1970

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item consists of an original portrait, which is hanging on the fourth-floor wall, and a copy negative. The negative is housed in the OJA's photo cabinet.

Name Access: Plaut, Rabbi Gunther; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Portraits; Rabbis

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Rabbi Reuben Slonim, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Phillips, and Bernard Weinberg on first UJA Mission to Israel [graphic material] – 1958.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1217

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1217

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1958

Physical Description: 2 photographs : (1 negative)

Notes: See accession record.; Acquired September 9, 1975.

Name Access: Israel; Slonim, Rabbi Reuben; Phillips, Nathan, 1892-1976; Phillips, Mrs. Nathan; Weinberg, Bernard; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Charities; Politicians; Rabbis

Places: Israel

Accession Number: 1977-1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

United Jewish Appeal Mission, Malton Airport, Toronto [graphic material] – 16 Nov. 1958.

Level: Item

ID: Item 5025

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 5025

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 16 Nov. 1958

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Standing on first step of ladder: Murray Atkins.

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: United Jewish Appeal; Atkins, Murray

Subjects: Charities

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1990-1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

UJA Study Mission, Malton Airport, Toronto [graphic material] – 16 Nov. 1959.

Level: Item

ID: Item 5030

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 5030

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 16 Nov. 1959

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: Far left: partner of Sussman.; 3rd from left: Sussman (Consolidated Building).; 5th from left: J.I. Oelbaum.; 7th from left: Fisher (brother of Alex).; Second row, far left: Rosenberg.; Second row, 2nd from left: Teddy Richmond.; Second row, 3rd from right: Bert Fine.

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: Fine, Bert; Fisher; Oelbaum, J. Irving, 1899-1966; Richmond, Teddy; Rosenberg; Sussman; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Charities

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1990-1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Study Mission, United Jewish Appeal of Toronto [graphic material] – 6 Nov. 1960.

Level: Item

ID: Item 5037

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 5037

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 6 Nov. 1960

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: 2nd from right: Dr. Ralph Halbert.; Extreme right: Hugh Bearg.; 5th from right: Bill Kagan.

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: United Jewish Appeal; Halbert, Dr. Ralph; Bearg, Hugh; Kagan, Bill

Subjects: Charities

Accession Number: 1990-1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Study Mission, United Jewish Appeal [graphic material] – 16 Nov. 1959.

Level: Item

ID: Item 5041

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 5041

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 16 Nov. 1959

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Front row, 3rd from left: Black.; Front row, 2nd from right: Arthur Minden.; 2nd row, left: Buddy Rothschild.; 2nd row, at bottom of steps: Murray Atkins.; Top row, left: Noel Zeldin.; Top row, right: Ben Winbaum.

Notes: This is a photocopy.

Name Access: United Jewish Appeal; Black; Minden, Arthur; Rothschild, Buddy; Atkins, Murray; Zeldin, Noel; Winbaum, Ben

Subjects: Charities

Accession Number: 1990-1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Jewish National Fund Ussishkin Jubilee Conference, Zionist building, Beverley St., Toronto [graphic material] – 1938.

Level: Item

ID: Item 3411

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 3411

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1938

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Many prominent individuals are shown in this photograph, with names written on the bottom.

Name Access: Jewish National Fund; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Congresses and conventions; Zionism

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: Beverley Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1982-11-3

Source: Archival Descriptions

Wilfred Posluns [graphic material] – [19--].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6149

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6149

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [19--]

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 10 x 12 cm b&w ; 10 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: Campaign Chairman: United Jewish Appeal 1976.; President: Toronto Jewish Congress1980-1982.

Scope and Content: This item consists of an original portrait, which is hanging on the fourth-floor wall, and a copy negative. The negative is housed in the OJA's photo cabinet.

Name Access: Posluns, Wilfred; United Jewish Appeal; Toronto Jewish Congress

Subjects: Portraits

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Bernard Weinberg in Israel on first Toronto UJA Mission [graphic material] – 1958.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1218

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1218

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1958

Physical Description: 2 photographs : (1 negative)

Notes: See accession record.

Name Access: Weinberg, Bernard; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Charities

Places: Israel

Accession Number: 1977-1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Exodus 1990, Soviet olim arriving at Ben Gurion airport, greeted by Toronto U.J.A. Mission members, Israel [graphic material] – May 1990.

Level: Item

ID: Item 6014

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6014

Material Format: graphic material

Date: May 1990

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Aquired May 1990.

Name Access: Nemal ha-te ufah Ben-Guryon; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Airports; Immigrants--Israel; Jews--Soviet Union

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Israel

Accession Number: 1991-9-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Exodus 1990, Soviet olim arriving on El Al at Ben Gurion airport, greeted by UJA Toronto Mission members, Israel [graphic material] – May 1990.

Level: Item

ID: Item 6015

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6015

Material Format: graphic material

Date: May 1990

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Acquired May 1990.

Name Access: Nemal ha-te ufah Ben-Guryon; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Airports; Immigrants--Israel; Jews--Soviet Union

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Israel

Accession Number: 1991-9-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Soviet olim deplaning El Al, Ben Gurion airport, Israel [graphic material] – May 1990.

Level: Item

ID: Item 6016

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6016

Material Format: graphic material

Date: May 1990

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Acquired May 1990.

Name Access: Nemal ha-te ufah Ben-Guryon; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Airports; Immigrants--Israel; Jews--Soviet Union

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Israel

Accession Number: 1991-9-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Exodus 1990, Soviet olim at end of welcoming ceremony, Ben Gurion airport, Israel [graphic material] – May 1990.

Level: Item

ID: Item 6018

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6018

Material Format: graphic material

Date: May 1990

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Acquired May 1990.

Name Access: Nemal ha-te ufah Ben-Guryon; United Jewish Appeal

Subjects: Airports; Immigrants--Israel; Jews--Soviet Union

Places: Israel

Accession Number: 1991-9-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Mr. Smith of Bell Telephone accepts award from United Jewish Appeal Women's Division from Mrs. David Sugar, chairman of telethon, Toronto [graphic material] – 1 Jun. 1965.

Level: Item

ID: Item 2355

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2355

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1 Jun. 1965

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Possibly taken at Beth Tzedec.

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: Beth Tzedec Congregation (Toronto, Ont.); Smith, Mr.; United Jewish Appeal; Sugar, Mrs. David

Subjects: Awards

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Wedding of Margaret Shachter and Al Goodman [graphic material] – [ca. 1950].

Level: Item

ID: Item 3750

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 3750

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: Left to right: Rabbi Schild; Laura Schild; Seymour Shachter; Beatrice Shachter. The wedding took place at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue.

Name Access: Schild, Erwin, 1920-; Schild, Laura; Shachter, Beatrice; Shachter, Seymour; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Rabbis; Weddings

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1985-5-11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Dinner honouring Leon E. Weinstein [graphic material] – 1970.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series

Level: File

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 5

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1970

Physical Description: 53 negatives : b&w and col. ; 6 x 6 cm

Admin History/Bio: Leon E. Weinstein was born in the back room of his family's grocery store in Toronto on August 19, 1909. His parents names were Sam and Sarah Weinstein. Leon married Anna Sackin and together they had three children named: Carol Joy, Frances Lee, and Henry Jacob. Continuing in his family's line of work, Leon was President and General Manager for a large grocery corporation called Power Super Markets Limited.; He was also actively involved in the Toronto Jewish community and held several appointments with B'nai B'rith, United Jewish Appeal Toronto, Israel Bond Drive, United Appeal of Greater Toronto, United Jewish Welfare Fund, Toronto Jewish Home for the Aged and many more. He was a member of the Holy Blossom Temple.

Scope and Content: File consists of negatives documenting the Negev dinner held in tribute to Leon E. Weinstein. The dinner was hosted by the Jewish National Fund at the Royal York Hotel and was attended by members of the Toronto Jewish community.; The programme for the evening included speeches and presentations made by the following guests: Robert R. Hall, Rabbi Dr. Moses J. Burak, James F. Kay, Rabbi Harold Lerner, Eric Exton, Charles A. Kent, Lewish J. E. Moses, Philip Granovsky, David L. Dennis, Mrs. Arnold Finkler, Hon. Dr. Aba Gefen, Hon. Allan Grossman, Philip Givens, Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut, and Allen Ephraim Diamond.

Name Access: Weinstein, Leon E.; Hall, Robert R.; Burak, Rabbi Dr. Moses J.; Kay, James F.; Lerner, Rabbi Harold; Exton, Eric, 1907-1997; Kent, Charles A.; Moses, Lewis J.E.; Dennis, David L.; Finkler, Mrs. Leona; Gefen, Hon. Dr. Aba; Grossman, Allan, 1910-1991; Givens, Phillip; Plaut, Rabbi W. Gunther; Diamond, Allen Ephraim; Granovsky, Philip; Jewish National Fund; Negev dinners; B'nai B'rith; United Jewish Appeal; United Jewish Welfare Fund; Israel Bonds Drive; Toronto Jewish Home for the Aged

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UJA dinner, Toronto [graphic material] – 5 Apr. 1962.

Level: Item

ID: Item 5002

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 5002

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 5 Apr. 1962

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a United Jewish Appeal (UJA) dinner in Toronto. Seated at the head table is (left to right): Mrs. and Mr. Ray Wolfe, [unidentified], Alvin Rosenberg (at microphone). Hanging above their heads is a sign reading: $3,180,000 in 1962 for Jewish needs at Home and Overseas. Give and Let Live.

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: United Jewish Appeal; Wolfe, Ray; Rosenberg, Alvin

Subjects: Charities; Fund raising

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1990-1-5

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J. Irving Oelbaum addresses the 16th Regional Conference, Canadian Jewish Congress Central Region, Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – Jan. 1956.

Level: Item

ID: Item 3709

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 3709

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Jan. 1956

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: Canadian Jewish Congress. Central Region; Oelbaum, J. Irving, 1899-1966; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Congresses and conventions; Speeches, addresses, etc

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Session at 20th Regional Conference, Canadian Jewish Congress Central Region, Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – Nov. 1966.

Level: Item

ID: Item 3708

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 3708

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Nov. 1966

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Notes: Photo by Graphic Artists.

Name Access: Canadian Jewish Congress. Central Region; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Congresses and conventions

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

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Cantor Nathan Adler and choir at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, St. Clair Ave., Toronto [graphic material] – [195-].

Level: Item

ID: Item 2371

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2371

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [195-]

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Admin History/Bio: The synagogue was located on St. Clair Avenue West, near Christie Street, until 1966, when it moved to Glencairn Avenue.

Scope and Content: 5th from left: Sam Richman.

Name Access: Adler, Nathan; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Cantors (Judaism); Choirs (Music)

Places: Christie Street (Toronto, Ont.); Saint Clair Avenue West (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1980-7-2

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Canadian Zionist Federation - Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration [graphic material] – 20 Apr. 1980.

Part Of: Philip Givens fonds; Jewish communal series; Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 51; Series 9-2; File 11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Philip Givens fonds; Jewish communal series; Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 51

Series: 9-2

File: 11

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 20 Apr. 1980

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm + identification key

Scope and Content: File consists of one photograph of Min and Phil Givens attending a Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration at the Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue. Identified in the photograph are (left to right): Min Givens, Phil Givens, Roy McMurtry, Louis Moses, and Abba Gefen (Israel consul).

Notes: Photograph is by Leo Hausman of The Studio (Toronto)

Name Access: Gefen, Abba; Hausman, Leo, 1912-1982; McMurtry, Roy; Moses, Louis; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Independence Day (Israel)

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

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Ben-Gurion memorial meeting, Shaarei Shomayim [graphic material] – 1973.

Part Of: Philip Givens fonds; Jewish communal series; Other Jewish organizations sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 51; Series 9-8; File 9

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Philip Givens fonds; Jewish communal series; Other Jewish organizations sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 51

Series: 9-8

File: 9

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1973

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm and 13 x 18 cm

Admin History/Bio: Max Shecter was born on 7 July 1923 to Joseph and Helen Shecter. He was married to Florence Fox, and they had three children: Trudy, Debbie, and Barry. Max Shecter was the secretary-treasurer for Toronto Bedding Company Limited. He was an active member of the Toronto Jewish Community and was affiliated with the following organizations: Beth Sholom Congregation, United Synagogues of America, B'nai Brith, Israel Bond Organization, Joint Community Relations Committee, Canadian Jewish Congress, Zionist Organization of Canada, and United Jewish Appeal's Furniture division. Max Shecter was honoured with a Beth Sholom Israel Bond Dinner for dedicated leadership and by Upper Canada Lodge, B'nai Brith in 1959.

Scope and Content: File consists of four photographs of Phil Givens attending a memorial in honour of former Israeli prime minister David Ben-Gurion. Identified in the photographs are Phil Givens and Max Shecter.

Notes: Photographs are by Jacob El-Baz (Toronto) and Benyas-Kaufman Photographers Inc. (Michigan, USA)

Name Access: Ben-Gurion, David, 1886-1973; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

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Shaarei Shomayim, Toronto, Ontario [graphic material] – 1979.

Part Of: The Shuls Project fonds; Ontario synagogues series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 64; Series 2; File 90

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: The Shuls Project fonds; Ontario synagogues series

Level: File

Fonds: 64

Series: 2

File: 90

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1979

Physical Description: 63 photographs : col. slides, b&w and col. prints, b&w negatives ; 12 x 9 cm and smaller

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Synagogues

Repro Restriction: Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

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Brenda Richards fonds [graphic material, object, textual record] – 1965-1980.

Part Of: Brenda Richards fonds

Level: Fonds

ID: Fonds 26

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Brenda Richards fonds

Level: Fonds

Fonds: 26

Material Format: graphic material; object; textual record

Date: 1965-1980

Physical Description: 37 photographs and other material

Admin History/Bio: Brenda Richards was born in Toronto, attended Ryerson Public School and Harbord Collegiate, and then enrolled in Central Technical School to study commercial art. Brenda was later employed as an art teacher at Humewoood Public School and continued teaching and assisting until she retired at age 60. Her husband Alfred or "Alf" managed a George Richards men’s clothing store.; Following the death of their 21 year old son, the Richards wished to assist other young men and became involved in the Scouting movement. They became the leaders of the 159th 'B' Cub Pack, which met at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue in Toronto on Wednesday evenings. In the terminology of Scouting, using characters from Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book’, Alfred, the Cubmaster, was known as “Akela” and Brenda, the Assistant Cubmaster was “ Baloo” (the Bear). At its peak, the Cub pack had approximately 36 members but dissolved in 1970. During Brenda’s career in the Cub movement, she was awarded several “Good Service” medals by the Scouting Council of Canada.

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of personal records and artifacts accumulated by Brenda Richards during her service as Assistant Cubmaster of the 159th 'B' Toronto Cub Pack. These include Cub and Cub leader regalia and memorabilia, a collection of photographs of the Cub pack and two scrapbooks documenting their activities. The scrapbooks include photographs, poems and other writings by cub members, news clippings and lists of badges earned by various cubs. Also of note are 4 original drawings by Richards.

Notes: Physical description note: Includes 1 folder of textual records, 2 scrapbooks, 4 drawings, 6 badges, 5 pins, 2 medals, 1 whistle, and 1 woggle.; Fonds is part of the Ontario Jewish Archives' project to acquire material created by the 159th Cub Pack, which was a Jewish troop. The project also includes an oral history interview with Brenda Richards conducted by Martin Wolfish.

Name Access: Richards, Alfred; Richards, Brenda; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Creator: Richards, Brenda

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 2003-5-6

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Emergency community meeting on anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union [textual record] – Mar. 1977.

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Committee for Soviet Jewry series; Protest activities sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 17; Series 3-5; File 69

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Committee for Soviet Jewry series; Protest activities sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 17

Series: 3-5

File: 69

Material Format: textual record

Date: Mar. 1977

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File contains a notice and program notes for an emergency meeting held on 30 Mar 1977 at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue.

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Antisemitism--Soviet Union

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

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Symposium, Cultural Annihilation of Jews in the Soviet Union [textual record, graphic material] – Mar. 1981-May 1981.

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Committee for Soviet Jewry series; Protest activities sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 17; Series 3-5; File 105

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Committee for Soviet Jewry series; Protest activities sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 17

Series: 3-5

File: 105

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Date: Mar. 1981-May 1981

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 15 photographs : col. ; 12 x 9 cm

Scope and Content: File contains correspondence, photographs, programmes and newspaper clippings concerning a symposium held at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue on 21 April, 1981.

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

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Markish, Esther [graphic material] – 1 Feb. 1973.

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Committee for Soviet Jewry series; Refusnik cases sub-series; Individual Refusnik cases sub-sub series; Markish, Esther file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 17; Series 3-6-1; File 166

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Committee for Soviet Jewry series; Refusnik cases sub-series; Individual Refusnik cases sub-sub series; Markish, Esther file

Level: Item

Fonds: 17

Series: 3-6-1

File: 166

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1 Feb. 1973

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph is of Esther Markish on her speaking tour of Canada at a luncheon in Toronto at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue

Notes: Photograph by Gadi Hoz.

Name Access: Markish, Esther; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Luncheons

Repro Restriction: Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Rabbi Samuel Cass at a Scout jamboree [graphic material] – [195-?].

Level: Item

ID: Item 2422

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2422

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [195-?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Custodial History: This item is a photograph of Rabbi Samuel Cass on stage with three adult scouts during a jamboree. The photograph may have been taken inside the Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue on St. Clair Avenue in Toronto.

Name Access: Cass, Rabbi Samuel; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Rabbis

Places: Saint Clair Avenue West (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1978-5-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue sanctuary, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1978].

Part Of: George Morrison fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 99; Item 16

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: George Morrison fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 99

Item: 16

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1978]

Physical Description: 1 slide : col. ; 35 mm

Name Access: Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Architecture; Synagogues

Repro Restriction: Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1980-6-3

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