Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

Sub-series

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Date

1950-1985

Physical Description

11 cm of textual records

121 photographs : b&w and col. ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope and Content

Sub-series consists of textual and graphic records documenting Phil Givens’ activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. Included are correspondence files, official reports, photographs of conventions and celebrations, and a tribute photograph album presented to Phil Givens upon his retirement.

Notes

Photographers and photography studios are identified on the photographs.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

1

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1950-1983

Physical Description

64 photographs : b&w and col. ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope and Content

File consists of 64 photographs taken from a CNF Tribute album documenting Phil Givens' career - primarily as President of the CZF - but also as Judge, Mayor, MP, and MPP.

Notes

The photographs have been removed from the album and have been placed in Melinex and transferred to an acid free folder for conservation purposes.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Canadian Zionist Federation - Tribute album file

Level

Item

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

1

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 photograph: b&w ; 21 x 25 cm

Admin History/Bio

William Dennison was Toronto's fifty-fifth mayor. He was in office from 1 January 1967 to 31 December 1972.

Scope and Content

Item is a photograph of Phil Givens (left) conversing with Prime Minister Trudeau (centre) and Mayor Dennison during a visit to Toronto's New City Hall during the 1968 federal election.

Name Access

Canada. Prime Minister (1968-1979 : Trudeau)

Subjects

Mayors

Prime ministers--Canada

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

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1971-1973

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of textual records documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. Included are: letters of congratulation, official messages to various Jewish groups in Toronto, correspondence regarding the Masada Pilgrimage and the Mecciabiah games, meeting minutes, and a copy of the Letters Patent of Incorporation for the Canadian Zionist Federation.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. The correspondence concerns relations with other Zionist organizations, travel plans, budgeting, employment, Jewish education, and the Canadian Government's policy vis-à-vis Israel.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

4

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence documenting Phil Givens' activities as president of the Canadian Zionist Federation. The correspondence concerns relations with other Zionist organizations, budgeting, the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel, and the United Nations and Canadian Government's policies vis-à-vis Zionism.

Name Access

Canadian Zionist Federation

Palestine Liberation Organization

United Nations

Subjects

Arab-Israeli conflict

Canada--Foreign relations

Zionism

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

5

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Date

9-18 Feb. 1976

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

19 photographs : b&w ; 18 x 12 and 12 x 18

Scope and Content

File consists of textual records and photographs documenting the Canadian Zionist Federation's 4th National Convention. Included are: various invitations to banquets, workshops, and addresses; flyers; photographs of Phil Givens addressing the audience; and photographs of the venues, participants, and groups offering musical entertainment. Identified in the photographs are Phil Givens, Teddy Kollek, Sydney Harris, Aryeh L. Dulzin, Samuel Shainhouse, and Yitzhak Rabin.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1976

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. Included is correspondence with other Jewish organizations, federal ministries and officials, and members of the public. Some topics include: staffing, budgeting, Jewish teacher training, CZF committee composition, the United Nations, and Aliyah programming.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. Included is correspondence with other Jewish organizations, Israeli officials, Canadian federal ministries and officials, and members of the public. Some topics include: staffing, budgeting, Jewish teacher training, and the Daoud affair.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

8

Material Format

graphic material

Date

22 Feb. 1978

Physical Description

4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 9 x 12 cm and 18 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio

Max Shecter was born on July 7, 1923 to Joseph and Helen Shecter. He was married to Florence Fox and they had three children named: 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 the opening of the Canadian Zionist Federation Convention in Jerusalem. Identified in the b&w photographs are Phil Givens and Archimandrite Daniel, Guaridan and Superior of The Holy Sepulchre. Identified in the colour photograph are (left to right): Max Shecter, Flores Shector, Mrs. Lee, Debbie Shecter (front), Phil Givens, Sandra Shopsero, Barry Shector, and Ambassador Ted Lee.

Access Restriction

B&w photographs are by Zaki A. Zaarour, Associated Press Photographer

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

9

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and other textual records documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. Included is correspondence with other Jewish organizations, Israeli officials, and members of the public. Topics include: congress planning, budgeting and finances, program development, and the 30th anniversary of Israel. Also included is an official report delivered at the CZF's National Executive Meeting.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

10

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and other textual records documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. Included is correspondence with other Jewish organizations, MP's, and members of the public. Also included is an official report delivered at the CZF's National Executive Meeting.

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.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

12

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and other textual records documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. The correspondence is mostly with other Jewish organizations and officials. Also included are two CZF reports: one submitted to the Fifth National Convention (Mar.1980) and one to the National Executive Meeting (Nov. 1980).

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

13

Material Format

textual record

Date

1982-1984

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and other textual records documenting Phil Givens' activities as President of the Canadian Zionist Federation. The correspondence is mostly with other Jewish organizations and officials. Also included are records related to the CZF's operating budget, meeting minutes, and routine correspondence regarding Givens' retirement as President of the CZF.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

14

Material Format

graphic material

Date

Apr. 1984

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 20 cm

Admin History/Bio

Max Shecter was born on July 7, 1923 to Joseph and Helen Shecter. He was married to Florence Fox and they had three children named: 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 one photograph of Phil Givens' retirement party at the Bonaventure Hotel in Montreal. Identified in the photograph are (left to right): Min Givens, Phil Givens, and Max Shecter.

Notes

Photograph is by Howard Kay Photography (Montreal)

Places

Montréal (Québec)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Canadian Zionist Federation sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-2

File

15

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Date

31 Mar. 1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

31 photographs : col. ; 10 x 15 cm and 15 x 10 cm

Admin History/Bio

Max Shecter was born on July 7, 1923 to Joseph and Helen Shecter. He was married to Florence Fox and they had three children named: 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. Erwin Schild was born March 9th 1920 in Germany, the Son of Herman and Hetti. He arrived in Canada from Great Britain on July 15, 1940 aboard the S.S. Sobiesky and was interned with nearly 3,000 other wartime refugees. He was eventually ordained by Yeshivah Torath Chaim, Toronto, and served as Rabbi of the Adath Israel Congregation from 1947 to 1989. He married Laura Saxe and together they have three children: Herman, Hedy, and Naomi. He has written about his experiences in "World Through My Window" and "The very narrow bridge: a memoir of an uncertain passage." In 2001 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

Scope and Content

File consists of textual records and photographs documenting Phil Givens’ retirement dinner. Included are a community tribute booklet, communal certificate, tribute dinner programme, and 31 photographs of the ceremony. Identified in the photographs are Min and Phil Givens, Art Eggleton, Max Shecter, Roy McMurty, Pat and Herb Alpert, Mirial Small, Cecily and David Peters, Irving Matlow, Alex Grossman, Florence Cooper, Joe Garfinkel, Sam Seetner, Syd Cooper, Cantor J. Cooper (Beth Tzedec), and Rabbi Erwin Schild (Adath Israel).

Name Access

Alpert, Herb

Alpert, Herb

Cooper, J.

Cooper, Florence

Cooper, Syd

Eggleton, Art

Garfinkel, Joe

Grossman, Alex

Matlow, Irving

McMurty, Roy

Peters, Cecily

Peters, David

Schecter, Max

Schild, Erwin, 1920-

Seetner, Sam

Small, Mirial

Subjects

Dinners and dining

Source

Archival Descriptions