- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Edell's Drug Store and Elmhurst Pharmacy series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 2
- File
- 13
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1967
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an inventory of the non prescription goods in Edell's Drug Store and an assessment of its monetary value.
- Name Access
- Edell's Drug Store
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Deltex Draperies Ltd. and Dodd's Draperies Ltd. series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 4
- File
- 17
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1993
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- When Sol Edell and Israel Edell sold the building at 1445 Bathurst Street, they took a mortgage on the property.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence relating to the discharge of the mortgage and payment of the outstanding principal to Sol Edell and Israel Edell.
- Name Access
- Edell, Israel
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 29
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1979-1985
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence and lists of Clanton Park trustees and their duties, which included maintaining decorum during services.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 56
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1969-1988
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting fundraising programs sponsored by State of Israel Bonds in conjunction with Clanton Park synagogue. Included is correspondence, an invitation to a tribute dinner honouring Dr. Norman Shaul, one of the founding members of Clanton Park and a newspaper article about Sol Edell receiving the Tower of David Award.
- Name Access
- Israel
- Subjects
- Israel
- Zionism
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 75
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1956-[198-]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of blank Clanton Park letterheads, envelopes, and dues statements. Also included are blank book plates for Lieberman's Jewish Book Centre.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 11
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a series of newspaper articles written by Rabbi Felder in the Yiddisher Zhurnal about his recent trip to Israel.
- Subjects
- Yiddish newspapers
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 27
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1958-1964
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Shomrai Shabbos's annual financial reports lisiting income, expenses and bank account balances.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Elmdale Investments series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 3
- File
- 15
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1966-1980
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Sol Edell, Maurice Weinstock and Ethel Edell Goldwasser were directors and shareholders of Elmdale Investments.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence relating to the shareholders of Elmdale Investments. Included are a list of the directors and shareholders and their stake in the company.
- Name Access
- Weinstock, Maurice
- Ethell Edell Goldwasser
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Elmdale Investments series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 3
- File
- 16
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [196-]-[198-]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of letterhead and envelopes embossed with the logo, address and phone number of Elmdale Investments well as Sol Edell's business cards.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Elmdale Investments series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 3
- File
- 17
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1980
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a financial statement for 1980 and includes financial information pertaining to assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
- Name Access
- Elmdale Investments
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1958-1960
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- 14 architectural drawings : 68 x 102 cm or smaller
- Admin History/Bio
- Max Hoffman and Sam Katz were the co-chairmen of the Adas Israel Building Fund Committee.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting the construction and fundraising activities for the erection of a new building for Adas Isreal Synagogue. Included are brochures, bulletins, correspondence, a meeting invitation, floor plans, detail sketches, a site plan, photographs of the proposed model of the synagogue, and an architectural sketch of proposed menorahs for the synagogue. Also included are floor plans for the cantor's home at 126 Cline Ave. and the Ritualarium (Mikvah) at 11 Cline Ave.
- Name Access
- Hoffman, Max
- Katz, Sam
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- moving images
- Date
- 1959
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 film reel (ca. 15 min.) : col., si. ; 16 mm
- Admin History/Bio
- Max Hoffman's brother, David, was vice president of Adas Israel.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of material relating to the turning of the sod ceremony for the Adas Israel synagogue. It contains an invitation to the membership and the programme as well as the speech Max Hoffman delivered at the ceremony. It also includes a letter outlining the duties that David Hoffman performed during the ceremony and a home movie film of the event.
- Name Access
- Hoffman, Max
- Hoffman, David
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Physical Condition
- The film should be digitized to improve access and needs to be housed in an archival canister.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Cantor Moshe Kussevitsky, a prominent cantor, officiated at the dedication and Rabbi Samuel Belkin, president of Yeshiva University, was the guest speaker at the dedication dinner.
- Scope and Content
- File contains brochures publicizing the dedication of Adas Israel synagogue and invitations to the ceremonies as well as newspaper articles relating to the upcoming dedication events.
- Name Access
- Cantor Moshe Kussevitsky
- Belkin, Rabbi Samuel
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- sound recording
- Date
- 1959-1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 3 audio reels (ca. 60 min.) : 9.5 cm/sec.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of the programmes and order of services for the dedication of the Adas Israel synagogue as well as the speech given by Max Hoffman. In addition, the file contains lists of the dedication book advertisers and prospective members as well as audio recordings of the ceremony.
- Name Access
- Hoffman, Max
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 25 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm and 13 x 18 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- The cornerstone was laid by Rabbi Morton Green, Max Hoffman and Samuel Katz.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of letter listing the individuals involved in laying the cornerstone of the Adas Israel synagogue as well as photographs of the ceremony. Identified in the photographs are: Rabbi Morton Green, Max Hoffman, and Samuel Katz.
- Notes
- Photograph is by Aron Studio.
- Name Access
- Green, Morton, Rabbi
- Hoffman, Max
- Katz, Samuel
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 key : metal ; 9 cm long in case 4 x 12 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of letters of congratulation to Max Hoffman relating to his role in the establishment and dedication of the Adas Israel synagogue. Also included is a key presented to him in recognition of his services to the synagogue.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Clergy sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-2
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1975, 1984
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The Jewish National Fund and Adas Israel synagogue sponsored dinners in honour of Rabbi Morton Green.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of programmes and invitations to testimonial dinners given in honour of Rabbi Morton Green as well as a newspaper article about his tenure at Adas Israel.
- Name Access
- Jewish National Fund
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Religious sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-3
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-1964
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Files consists of correspondence to synagogue membership regarding high holy days' purchase of tickets as well as resolution relating to honours and aliyot.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Religious sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-3
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1979-1999
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence sent to the synagogue membership relating to the laws and customs of the Passover seder as well as a list of the candle lighting times for 1998-1999.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [1959?[-[1963?]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notices sent to the membership relating to a variety of religious lectures and courses that were sponsored by the synagogue.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-[199-]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence, notices, and publicity brochures advertising fundraising events and programs sponsored by the synagogue, including; antiques shows, the sale of yartzeit plaques, and a Brotherhood Social.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1962-1999
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of invitations, flyers, and calendars documenting the Adas Israel Sisterhood's fundraising projects. Projects included hosting a fashion show and publishing a calendar.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Religious sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-3
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 2 July 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation to a dedication ceremony in honour of the presentation of a sefer Torah to the Adas Iarael synagogue by the Welkovis family.
- Name Access
- Welkovics, Esther
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Administration and finance sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-5
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-1987
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notices sent to the synagogue membership relating to the agenda of the annual general meeting. Topics include High Holiday regulations, increases in dues and building maintenance expenses. Also included is a meeting notice sent to Max Hoffman regarding a meeting of the House Committee.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Publications sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-6
- File
- 10
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1963-1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Rosh Hashanah bulletins published by the Adas Israel Sisterhood.
- Subjects
- Rosh ha-Shanah
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Date
- 1955-1961
- Physical Description
- 11 technical drawings : 73 x 90 cm or smaller and other material
- Admin History/Bio
- Bregman and Hamann was the architectural firm which was hired to design Clanton Park synagogue.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting the construction of Clanton Park Synagogue. Included is the contract between the architects and Clanton Park, correspondence, floor plans, plot plans, elevation drawings, and detail drawings. Also included are slides with architectural renderings of the Synagogue's reception hall and two drawings of a goblet and a crown. Finally, file consists of one 16 mm film reel featuring scenes of the Synagogue's construction.
- Notes
- Physical description note: includes 1 folder of textual records, 2 drawings, 4 slides, and 1 film reel (ca. 3 min.).
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1956, 1971-1983
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of agreements and correspondence with the synagogue caterer, Weinstein Kosher Caterers, as well as members of the congregation who were renting the synagogue hall. Also included is a price list for various types of functions.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1956-[ca. 1985]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
- 2 technical drawings : brownline prints ; 35 x 83 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- Clanton Park purchased cemetery land from several synagogues and societies that had cemetery property that they did not need.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a legal agreement relating to the purchase of Chevra Mishnias synagogue's cemetery lands by Clanton Park and correspondence from the Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Association. Also included is a photograph of Sol Edell standing near the gate to the Clanton Park Cemetery as well as technical drawings of the Clanton Park Cemetery Gate.
- Name Access
- Chevra Mishnias
- Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Association
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1959-1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Clanton Park synagogue purchased cemetery land from several synagogues and societies that had cemetery property that they did need. John Glass was the lawyer representing the Shaarei Zion Society and David Newman was Clanton Park's attorney.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of legal agreements and lawyers' correspondence relating to the purchase of Sharrei Zion Society's cemetery lands by Clanton Park synagogue.
- Name Access
- Glass, John
- Newman, David
- Subjects
- Cemeteries
- Places
- North York (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1958-1959
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- After construction of the synagogue began, Clanton Park purchased the adjacent property from Doric Developments.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of the offer to purchase and the mortgage agreement between Clanton Park synagogue and Doric Developments. The file also contains lawyers' correspondence relating to the statement of adjustment and the closing of the transaction.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 7
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1962-1963
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The property that Clanton Park bought was greater than needed for construction of the synagogue and they sold the excess land to Sam Smith Quality Homes.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of the agreement of purchase and sale between Clanton Park synagogue and Sam Smith Quality Homes. The file also contains lawyers' correspondence relating to the discharge of the mortgage and the closing of the transaction.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 8
- Material Format
- textual record
- moving images
- sound recording
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records and other material
- Admin History/Bio
- Rabbi Leo Jung of the Jewish Center in New York City was the guest speaker.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting the dedication ceremonies of the Clanton Park Synagogue. Included are invitations, a programme and souvenir book, and audio-visual recordings of the event. Also included are the order of services and speeches that were delivered at the dedication ceremony and dinner.
- Notes
- Includes 3 cassette tapes, 3 audio reels, 2 film reels, 1 videocassette.
- Name Access
- Jung, Leo, Rabbi
- Physical Condition
- Audio-visual records require digitization. The VHS and audiocassettes are copies of the sound and film reels.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 9
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 33 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of the Clanton Park synagogue dedication ceremony and dinner. The bulk of the images are of the head table and speakers delivering speeches. Identified in the photographs is: Sol Edell, Dolly Edell, Sandor Hofstedter, Dr. N. W. Shaul, and Mrs. Fine.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 10
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [1961?], 1978
- Physical Description
- 30 photographs (17 negatives) : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of the exterior and interior of Clanton Park Synagogue.
- Notes
- Some photographs are by Paul Brown.
- Name Access
- Clanton Park Synagogue (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.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 11
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1955-1963
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence and publicity material documenting Clanton Park's fundraising activities for the construction and running of the Synagogue. Included is a booklet with "Buy a Brick" certificates for the construction of the synagogue and passports from a Monte Carlo Night event.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 12
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [ca. 1955]-[ca. 1961]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of brochures and notices publicising the establishment of Clanton Park.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 13
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1955-1956
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence with the Hebrew Men of England congregation regarding the loan of a sefer Torah, and correspondence with the Community Service Division of Yeshiva University regarding the loan of prayer books. Also included is a letter thanking Beth Tzedec synagogue for donating a lectern, reading table, and other items to the newly established congregation.
- Name Access
- Beth Tzedec Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
- Hebrew Men of England Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Yeshiva University
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 14
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1955-1959
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Clanton Park synagogue was built on property purchased from the Township of North York.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence with the Township of North York relating to the property purchased by Clanton Park.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Clanton Park Synagogue series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 15
- Material Format
- textual record
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1969-1976
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 architectural drawing : 35 x 59 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence with contractors and architects dealing with renovations and repairs to Clanton Park synagogue. Also included is an architectural drawing of suggested renovations for the Synagogue's kitchen.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions