Part Of

Paul Edell fonds

Community activities series

Level

Series

Fonds

5

Series

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1919-1978

Physical Description

5 cm of textual records

Scope and Content

Series consists of correspondence and a certificate relating to some of Paul Edell’s community activities including Shomrai Shabbos and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community Activities series

Level

Series

Fonds

6

Series

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1957-1969

Physical Description

10 cm of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Max and Celia Hoffman were involved in many community activities including the synagogue and Jewish education. They raised funds on behalf of the community and also made financial contributions to a variety of Jewish organizations.

Scope and Content

Series consists of correspondence, financial reports and programme books relating to educational, religious and fraternal organizations and institutions in Hamilton. Series also contains material from local events such as the dedication of Adas Israel synagogue and regional events such as the convention of the Canadian Jewish Congress and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Ontario Region. In addition, there are correspondence and a certificate from Yeshiva University in regards to a scholarship established by Max and Celia Hoffman. Other material includes a calendar published by the Hamilton chapter of B’Nai Brith and the Hamilton District Jewish Community Telephone Directory.

Name Access

B'nai B'rith

Canadian Jewish Congress

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Ontario Region

Central Fund for Traditional Institutions

Hamilton Talmud Torah

National Society for Hebrew Day Schools

Hamilton District Jewish Community Telephone Directory

Subjects

Education

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Paul Edell fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

5

Series

2

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1919, 1963, 1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of dues statements from Shomrai Shabbos and a cheque made out to the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Paul Edell fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

5

Series

2

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1941

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

Item consists of a petition sent by the members of Machziki Hadas to the president requesting that a general meeting be convened. Paul Edell was one of the members who signed the petition.

Places

Teraulay Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Paul Edell fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

5

Series

2

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1964

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a letter from the synagogue appointing Paul Edell as Honourary President.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Paul Edell fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

5

Series

2

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1960-1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Shomrai Shabbos was a member organization of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations and Paul Edell was the delegate representing the synagogue at the convention of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations.

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence relating to the 1962 annual convention of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Paul Edell fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

5

Series

2

File

9

Material Format

textual record

Date

1938

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a certificate honouring Paul Edell for his fundraising efforts on behalf of the Yeshiva College Talmud Torah.

Physical Condition

Certificate is torn.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1961

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of material relating to the dedication of the Adas Israel Synagogue and the honours given to Max Hoffman at the Adas Israel dedication ceremonies.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1965

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of calendar published by B'Nai Brith, Hamilton Chapter.

Name Access

Hoffman, Max

Hoffman, Celia

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1963

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Celia Hoffman was a delegate at the conference.

Scope and Content

File consists of the programme of the Ninth Conference on Jewish Education, which was sponsored by the Canadian Jewish Congress, Central Region.

Name Access

Celia Hoffman

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

4

Material Format

textual record

Date

1954-1958

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Max Hoffman was a member of the Central Fund for Traditional Institutions Committee and raised funds on their behalf.

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence relating to fundraising as well as lists of donors and their donations to the Central Fund of Traditional Institutions.

Name Access

Hoffman, Max

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of the Hamilton District Jewish Community Telephone Directory published by the Hadassah-Wizo Council of Hamilton.

Name Access

Hadassah-Wizo Council of Hamilton

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1963-1968

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence from the Hamilton Hebrew Academy outlining the school curriculum as well as class lists.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1965-1969

Physical Description

3 cm of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Samuel Katz, Samual Netkin and Stanley Sobol were benefactors of the Hamilton Hebrew Academy.

Scope and Content

File consists of tribute books relating to the dedication of the Stanley Sobol Education Building and in honour of the first graduating class of the Hamilon Hebrew Academy. As well, there are two testimonial dinners books dedicated to Samuel Katz and Samuel Netkin.

Name Access

Katz, Samuel

Netkin, Samuel

Sobol, Stanley

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1958-1965

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Max Hoffman's brother, David Hoffman, was a member of the Hamilton Talmud Torah Education Committee.

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence from the Hamilton Talmud Torah outlining to the school curriculum and a copy of the 1965 graduation exercises.

Name Access

Hoffman, David

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

9

Material Format

textual record

Date

1963-1966

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

The Hamilton Hebrew Academy was affiliated with the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools.

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence relating to fundraising on behalf of the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools.

Name Access

Hamilton Hebrew Academy

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

10

Material Format

textual record

Date

1963-1964

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence relating to the High Holy Day services and an invitation to a testimonial dinner honouring the founders of the Ohev Zedeck synagogue.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

1963

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Max Hoffman and his brother, David Hoffman, were members of the board of the United Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

Scope and Content

File consists of a letter from the United Hebrew Memorial Chapel giving details about the progress of the building campaign.

Name Access

Hoffman, Max

Hoffman, David

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

12

Material Format

textual record

Date

1960-1963

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

David Hoffman was the convention chair of the 1963 convention which was held in Hamilton.

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, programmes and newspaper clippings relating to the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America convention.

Name Access

Hoffman, David

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Hoffman family fonds

Community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

6

Series

2

File

13

Material Format

textual record

Date

1959-1962

Physical Description

2 cm of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, publicity material and an award from Yeshiva University relating to a scholarship fund established by Max and Celia Hoffman.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

Series

Fonds

4

Series

11

Material Format

multiple media

Date

1950-2010

Physical Description

77 cm of textual records and other material

Admin History/Bio

In addition to his ongoing involvement with Clanton Park, the Canadian Jewish Congress Archives, the Aliyah Support Group, Jones Avenue Cemetery, Shomrai Shabbos and Adas Israel, Sol Edell undertook special projects on behalf of a wide array of Jewish organizations. These include cultural (Toronto Cantorial Scholarship Fund), educational (Netivot Hatorah and Yeshivat Or Chaim Ulpanat Orot), religious (Union of Jewish Orthodox Congregations), social welfare (Association of Jewish Seniors and Co-Ordinated Services to the Jewish Elderly) and Zionist (Canadian Friends of Yeshivat Hakotel and State of Israel Bonds) organizations.

Scope and Content

Series consists of records documenting Sol Edell's involvement with a wide variety of Jewish educational, social and religious organizations and institutions in Canada, the United States, and Israel. Included are meeting minutes, publications, reports, photographs, correspondence, invitations, programmes, financial records, an architectural drawing, and a sound recording. While many of these organizations such as Eitz Chaim, Or Chaim Ulpanat Orot (educational), Mizrachi Organization of Canada, Emunah Women (Zionist) and Beth Jacob V’Anshe Drildz (synagogue) are orthodox, others such as Associated Hebrew Day Schools (educational), State of Israel Bonds (Zionist) and Co-ordinated Services to the Jewish Elderly (social welfare) have no religious affiliation.

Notes

Physical description note: includes 26 photographs, 1 audio cassette, and 1 architectural drawing.

Name Access

Eitz Chaim

Or Chaim Ulpanat Orot

Mizrachi Men’s Organization

Emunah Women

Beth Jacob V'Anshei Drildz (Toronto, Ont.)

Associated Hebrew Day Schools

State of Israel Bonds

Co-ordinated Services to the Jewish Elderly

Camp Moshava

Harbord Collegiate

Netivot Hatorah

Union of Jewish Orthodox Congregations

B'Nei Akiva

Toronto Committee for Bikur Cholim Hospital

Subjects

Charities

Children

Education

Fund raising

Older people

Religion

Zionism

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962, [1973?]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of an issue of the UJA Campaigner (March 1962), and a brochure and correspondence regarding the Bequest and Endowment Fund of the Jewish Educational Foundation. Also included is a speech that was delivered at a luncheon meeting regarding the Board of Jewish Education Foundation.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

8 May 1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962-1989

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, Education & Culture newsletters, and a programme for a Passover seder event in remembrance of the Jews who died in the Holocaust.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

4

Material Format

textual record

sound recording

Date

1959-1992

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

1 audio cassette (ca. 120 min.)

Scope and Content

File consists of invitations, brochures, bulletins, correspondence, and an itinerary documenting various CJC plenaries. Also included is a sound recording likely from a plenary session on Education and Family (8 Nov. 1981).

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and a report.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1965, 1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a Kosher Cooking with COR newsletter (1979) and correspondence listing Kosher butcher shops and poultry markets in Toronto.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a report.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1961-1966

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a bulletin, an annual report (1961), and a membership certificate issued to Sol Edell.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

9

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1975]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of notes written by Sol Edell likely for a speech he delivered to the CJC, Ontario Region, regarding the life of Meyer Gasner.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

10

Material Format

textual record

Date

1970

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a memo summarizing an OJCC meeting held on June 24, 1970.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1985]-2000

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting various programs and events of the JF&CS. Included is correspondence, a foster care brochure, newsletters, a booklet outlining information on one-parent families in Canada (1999) and Chaplaincy Services reports and guides.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

12

Material Format

textual record

Date

12 Dec. 1960

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of an invitation to an annual luncheon meeting.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

13

Material Format

textual record

Date

1970-[ca. 1975]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting Sol Edell's membership in the J. Irving Oelbaum Lodge of B'nai Brith. Included is a membership certificate, membership contact list, receipt, flyer, and a copy of the lodge's charter.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

14

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1960]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a membership list.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

15

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962, 1988

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of fundraising correspondence and a brochure.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

16

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of an annual report (1962), an event invitation, and a list of the members of the Women's Auxiliary Fundraising Committee (1983).

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

17

Material Format

textual record

Date

1982-1988

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of reports, correspondence, invitations, general assembly programs, and a Smolar Award book for 1988.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

18

Material Format

textual record

Date

1982-1986

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting notices.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

19

Material Format

textual record

Date

1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of issues of the News and Views newsletter, a program for the tenth annual conference, and an information sheet for prospective members.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

20

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting Sol Edell's involvement with the Coordinated Services to Jewish Elderly. Included are meeting notices, agendas and minutes for the Board of Directors and Annual Meetings, annual reports, statistics, flyers, a brochure, reports, a list of members of the Board of Directors, issues of "The Volunteer" newsletter, and correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

21

Material Format

textual record

Date

1991-1992

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of an invitation and an issue of the "Shofar" newsletter (Apr. 1992).

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

22

Material Format

textual record

Date

1985-1986

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of an invitation, a programme, reports, a "News & Views" newsletter, and a jubilee book.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

23

Material Format

textual record

Date

1985-1986

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of draft resolutions, reports, a program, a list of plenary participants (1986), and correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

24

Material Format

textual record

Date

1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of an issue of the Wilson Heights Report, which was issued by the constituency office of David Rotenberg, M.P.P.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

25

Material Format

textual record

Date

1961-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting notices and minutes, a draft financial statement (1973), and correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

26

Material Format

textual record

Date

1956-1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of souvenir books, invitations, and programs.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

27

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962-1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of brochures, newsletters, and Hebrew Calendars.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

28

Material Format

textual record

Date

1961-1976

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting minutes, bulletins, invitations, a calendar, a donation card, and correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

General community activities series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

11

File

29

Material Format

textual record

Date

1968-1997

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions