Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
Sub-sub-series
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
Sub-sub-series
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
Material Format
multiple media
Date
1998
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records and other material
Admin History/Bio
For Israel's fiftieth birthday, the Walk for Israel underwent many dramatic changes. Renamed the "Israel at 50 Fun Walk," the "march-as-one" style became a more staggered walk again, with a brand new seven-and-a-half-kilometre route in downtown Toronto. The new walk was more high profile and elaborate, starting with opening ceremonies and entertainment at Nathan Phillips Square, then winding through Old Jewish Toronto, through two checkpoints, and on to Ontario Place, where the Israel at 50 Festival was held. The date of the walk was Sunday, 24 May, and its slogan was "Let's Step Together." The chairs were Jeff Cohen, Fran Grundman, and Corey Mandell, with the assistance of committee members and walk staff Silvia Astrug and Naomi Cohen. More than fifteen thousand people turned out for the day, and more than $250,000 were raised.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-series contains textual records, photographs, posters, artifacts (giveaways) and a promotional video from the 1998 Funwalk, the festival, and the learnathon. The files are arranged by function in this order: walk oversight (the Cabinet Committee and chairs), recruitment of participants and staff volunteers, logistics, publicity and design, corporate sponsorship, finances, the walk event itself, the festival, related fundraisers, and post-event evaluation and follow-up.
Notes
Physical description note: Includes 380 photographs (175 negatives), 4 posters, 2 hats, a T-shirt and 1 videocassette.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains records that document Cabinet planning and decision-making from January through April, 1998. The records include agendas, minutes of meetings and a list of sub-committees and their chairs.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
2
Material Format
textual record
moving images
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 videocassette
Scope and Content
File contains form letters to participants, organizations, synagogue bulletin editors, recruitment presenters and other organizations; minutes of the Recruitment Committee; and a memo to Campaign volunteers from the chairs. There is also a promotional video that was played in schools.
Accession Number
Videocassette from accession 2009-6-14.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains lists of Jewish camps, youth groups, and schools. There is also a form letter for youth group leaders from the chair of Youth Recruitment, and a list of professional youth directors and shlichim (education assistants) in Toronto.
Notes
Title based on contents of the file.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains one set of minutes from the School Recruitment sub-committee, lists of school populations, correspondence including form letters, notes for presenters and a presentation schedule.
Notes
Title based on contents of the file.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains form letters to school contacts along with a sign-up form for school presentations.
Notes
Title based on contents of the file.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a form letter with a sign-up sheet from Stephen Adler, chair of Adult Recruitment. The letter is to members of the Israel at 50 consortium and it documents the deliberate effort made to recruit adults to raise money for the Walk. Also in the file is a list of the consortium members.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
7
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains records that document entertainment, medical services, space planning, signage, staff volunteers, use of a city park and rental of character costumes. Records include correspondence, an entertainment update from Walk Chair Corey Mandell of Mandell Entertainment Group, a site plan of the CNE grounds and a map of the Festival layout, lists, checkpoint sitemaps, a list of staff volunteers with their duties and an application to hold a special event in a city park. There is also a set of minutes from the Checkpoints and Logistics committee from February, 1998, and a list of organizations participating at registration.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence, memos and schedules pertaining to the entertainment and attractions lineup for the opening ceremonies at Nathan Phillips Square, including V.I.P. speakers.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
9
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains letters of invitation to Mayor Mel Lastman, Premier Mike Harris and Israel Consul, Jehudi Kinar, inviting them to speak at the opening ceremonies.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 10
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
10
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a timeline of the day of the Fun Walk including the roles of drivers, volunteers, performers, speakers and walkers.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
11
Material Format
textual record
Date
Feb. 1997-Apr. 1997
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and notes documenting the early consideration in 1997 of holding the 1998 Festival at the Molson Amphitheatre at Ontario Place.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
12
Material Format
textual record
Date
Sept. 1997-Feb. 1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains documents relating to the location of the Walk's opening ceremonies at Nathan Phillips Square. The records include memos, security guidelines from the City of Toronto and a map of downtown Toronto.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
13
Material Format
textual record
object
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 "marshal" ribbon
Scope and Content
File contains lists, instructions, a form letter, memos, a meeting agenda and maps relating to Walk volunteers. These include placements at registration, driving and marshalling. File also includes a green and gold "marshal" ribbon.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 14
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
14
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 poster : 22 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
File contains memos, clippings of advertisements, drafts and a final poster, logo designs, artwork for the hats and t-shirts, a press release, a two-page advertisement for the Fun Walk and Festival and an agreement with the Promenade Shopping Centre regarding a public promotion display. There is a marketing plan produced in-house and also a formal publicity and promotion plan prepared in April by a P.R. consulting firm. As well, there is a CJN article about a man who had participated in the Walk since its inception in 1970. There are also several pages printed from a Walk website.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 15
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
15
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 poster (2 copies) : 28 x 43 cm
Scope and Content
File contains a collection of designs and printed material, including a walker passport, a thank-you certificate, coupons for entrance into Ontario Place, Walk wristband, five stickers, a walker kit with sponsor sheet, letter, collection envelope, etc., flyers and posters.
Physical Condition
Poster is creased and somewhat worn.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 16
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
16
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a list of sponsors and correspondence regarding corporate sponsorship and partnership with another not-for-profit organization, Hoops for Hope.
Notes
Title based on contents of the file.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 17
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
17
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence regarding the grand prize draw tickets to Israel courtesy of Air Canada and El Al. There is also a form letter asking companies for donations of gift certificates or merchandise.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
18
Material Format
graphic material
Date
24 May 1998
Physical Description
629 photographs (269 negatives)
Scope and Content
File contains photographs taken during the Fun Walk, of the opening ceremonies, the crowd, families, singers performing, clowns, volunteers, facepainting and tattooing, dancing, the police officers on duty, students performing with flags and costumed characters. Places pictured include Nathan Phillips' Square, the gates to Trinity Bellwoods Park, the Princess Gates, streets of Kensington Market and Beth Jacob (Henry Street) shul. UJA and Fun Walk people in the photos include Brian Keshen and Corey Mandell. There are also 14 panoramic images of the crowd in the streets along the route, crossing the bridge into Ontario Place and the large choir onstage.
Notes
Photography by Stephen Epstein.
Some prints match the negatives but there are many negatives that are not printed.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 19
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
19
Material Format
textual record
Date
24 May 1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a message in absentia of Mayor Mel Lastman and the speech of Walk co-chair Jeff Cohen.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
20
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
24 photographs : 10 x 15 cm
2 posters : 23 x 30 cm or smaller
Admin History/Bio
The Israel at 50 Committee was a consortium of nearly 150 organizations under the auspices of UJA Federation and the Consulate General of Israel.
Scope and Content
File contains notes and minutes from meetings of the Israel at 50 Cabinet meeting of Consortium members and meetings of UJA's Festival Committee; the first newsletter of the Consortium from February 1998; printed promotional materials such as posters and a flyer; the rental contract for nine character costumes; an information outline; and correspondence about entertainment. A brochure includes a map showing all the attractions, entertainment acts, food and marketplace vendors. As well, there are 24 photographs of people at the Ontario Place gates, at the barbecue lunch, audience members and performers, people at the ice cream stand and kids at the water park.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 21
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
21
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a description of the plans for 1998's learnathon with a proposed budget since there are new food and transportation needs.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 22
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
22
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence and forms documenting UJA's application for a raffle lottery, solicitation of prizes, encouragement to people to sell tickets and communication with the winners of the tickets to Israel.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 23
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
23
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains thank you letters to marshals and a donors, a letter (regrets) from Mel Lastman and a follow-up to-do list.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-24; File 24
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
1998 Israel 50 Fun Walk sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-24
File
24
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a Toronto Sun article that was published after the Walk, a large photo that ran on the front page of The Jewish Tribune and a "thank you" ad to sponsors and supporters published by UJA.
Source
Archival Descriptions