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Danson family papers [graphic material, textual record] – 1908-1990.

Accession Number: 1990-12-9

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1990-12-9

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 14 photographs

Date: 1908-1990

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records created and collected by the Danson family. The records include a family history written by Bertram Danson, newspaper clippings, family portraits, a marriage certificate, an obiturary, correspondence and a brochure for Camp Winnebagoe, which was run by the Danson family.; The photographs are housed in scrapbook sheets with some notations. They depict members of the Danson family

Administrative History: Barnett Danson emigrated to Canada from Russia in 1874. He returned to Russia in 1878 or 1879, divorced his wife and remarried to a Bertha Brase. Together they returned to Canada and had their first child, Rose, in 1885. The Dansons also had two sons, Joseph and Leo, who helped with their clothing and men's wear store in the west end of Toronto. There was another daughter named Flo.; The Danson family belonged to the Toronto Hebrew Congregation--later to be know as Holy Blosson Synagogue. Barnett Danson was a charter member of the Bond Street Congregation.; Bertha Danson died in 1914 and Barnett Danson died in 1919.; Joseph B. Danson, along with his wife Sadie, was the founding director of Camp Winnebagoe in Muskoska, Ontario. The camp catered to the Jewish community and provided a variety of different athletic and social programmes.; Joseph and Sadie had a son named Bertram Wolfe Danson in 1916 and two younger children named Marilyn and Barney.

Source: Archival Accessions

Danson family papers [graphic material] – [ca. 1892]-1946.

Accession Number: 1990-12-11

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1990-12-11

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w ; 5 x 7 cm

Date: [ca. 1892]-1946

Scope and Content: Accession consists of twenty-four black and white photographs with negatives. The photographs are of three generations of the Danson family. Some of the photographs depict family members at home, on holiday, and in group shots with friends.; Included in the accession are photocopies of the original prints with notes indicating the names of the people, location and dates

Source: Archival Accessions

Danson family papers [graphic material] – [ca. 1903]-1946.

Accession Number: 1990-11-11

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1990-11-11

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w (2 negatives)

Date: [ca. 1903]-1946

Scope and Content: Accession consists of two black and white photographs depicting Joseph Danson. One photograph depicts a group of young men with Joseph Danson in the front row. It was taken in approximately 1903 at Red Feather Camp in Munro Park, Scarborough. The second photograph is of Joseph Danson canoeing at Camp Winnebagoe and is dated 1946.; Included are negatives for both photographs

Administrative History: Barnett Danson emigrated to Canada from Russia in 1874. He returned to Russia in 1878 or 1879, divorced his wife and remarried to a Bertha Brase. Together they returned to Canada and had their first child, Rose, in 1885. The Dansons also had two sons, Joseph and Leo, who helped with their clothing and men's wear store in the west end of Toronto. There was another daughter named Flo.; The Danson family belonged to the Toronto Hebrew Congregation--later to be know as Holy Blosson Synagogue. Barnett Danson was a charter member of the Bond Street Congregation.; Bertha Danson died in 1914 and Barnett Danson died in 1919.; Joseph B. Danson, along with his wife Sadie, was the founding director of Camp Winnebagoe in Muskoska, Ontario. The camp catered to the Jewish community and provided a variety of different athletic and social programmes.; Joseph and Sadie had a son named Bertram Wolfe Danson in 1916 and two younger children named Marilyn and Barney

Source: Archival Accessions

Bernstein family records [sound recording, graphic material, textual record] – [ca. 1922]-1992.

Accession Number: 1992-7-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1992-7-1

Material Format: sound recording; graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records; 2 audio cassettes; 1 audio disc; 12 photographs (6 negatives)

Date: [ca. 1922]-1992

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records created and collected by Marc Bernstein. Included are the following records: audio cassettes, a Sacred Service record by Ernest Bloch with Leonard Bernstein conducting, some individual scrapbook pages, photographs, and textual files from Canor Bernstein's Summer Hotel at Lake Shore House and Cabins in Orillia.; The audio cassettes contain recordings of Cantors Akiba Bernstein, Pinchos Borenstein and Haynach Borenstein; a recording of Mary Simmons in early broadcasts, plus Cantors Akiva, Haynach, Hershal and Archie Borenstein.; Photographs include some portraits of family members and several group portraits

Source: Archival Accessions

Cantor Boris Charloff [textual record, graphic material] – [ca. 1935]-[ca. 1970].

Accession Number: 1976-10-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1976-10-2

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 1 photograph

Date: [ca. 1935]-[ca. 1970]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of the records of Cantor B. Charloff, including a photograph of Cantor B. Charloff and choir, a book of music entitled "Tfilas N'yiloh", a composition for Psalm 30, and music for Chanukah.

Subjects: Religion; Occupations

Name Access: Charloff, Boris

Source: Archival Accessions

Lawrence Cherniak [textual record, graphic material] – [ca. 1915]-1992.

Accession Number: 1992-3-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1992-3-1

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual materials; 2 photographs

Date: [ca. 1915]-1992

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records created and collected by Lawrence Cherniak. They include photographs, an American passport, naturalization papers for David Korinfelt, a marriage return form for Isaac Raefsky and Mollie Cornfield, and death certificates for both Isaac and Mollie Ray.; The photographs are of a group of boys standing outside on Baldwin Street in 1915 and of the Jewish Boys' Club, Central Branch Senior Council for the years 1935-1936

Administrative History: Accession includes the records of the Raefsky family. Isaac Raefsky was born in Poland in 1896 and immigrated to Canada where he met Mollie Cornfeld, who was also from Poland. They were married in Toronto, Ontario in 1916 and had a son.

Source: Archival Accessions

Rosemary Lewis [graphic material, textual record] – 1887-1946.

Accession Number: 1992-2-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1992-2-1

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 38 cm of textual records; 15 photographs: b&w

Date: 1887-1946

Scope and Content: Accession consists of the following records: photographs, newspaper clippings, greeting cards, invitations, postcards, marriage records, immigration documents, receipts, correspondence and a 1841 edition of The Jewish Chronicle.; The photographs depict members of the Fine family, and in particular Albert Fine's dry goods store; Alpha Sigma - Phi Delta Epsilon fraternity, University of Toronto in 1934; members of the Gardstein family, including a class picture with Pearl and David Gardstein, and several photographs taken at the Gardstein farm.; Also here are several Jewish New Year greeting cards that are three dimensional pop-up cards and some birthday cards. This style of three dimensional card was painted by the Hebrew Publishing Company of New York between 1903 and 1912 and then sent to Germany to be printed.; Accession also Includes marriage certificates for Albert Fine and Jennie Brinn and for Rosie Black and Max Gardstein. There are naturalization papers, death records and early correspondence dating from 1887

Administrative History: The Gardsteins and Fines were related with the marriage of Pearl Gardstein and Irving Fine.

Source: Archival Accessions

Morris Lofsky scrapbook [textual record] – 1930-1955.

Accession Number: 1988-4-8

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1988-4-8

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 scrapbook

Date: 1930-1955

Scope and Content: Accession consists of a scrapbook created by Morris Lofsky. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings of Zionist and labour materials. Of particular note is a stop-work broadside featuring information about the march and demonstration at Queen's Park from 1933 in protest of the pogroms of German Jews leading up to the Second World War. There are also several strike notices from the furrier, dressmakers, and other unions.

Administrative History: Morris Lofsky lived with his family in the downtown Kengsington market area of Toronto. He worked as a fur worker and was an active member of the Jewish community.

Use Conditions: 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.

Subjects: Demonstrations; Labor; Zionism

Places: Queen's Park (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Bernard Papernick [graphic material] – [ca. 1916]-1920.

Accession Number: 1986-3-7

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1986-3-7

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 3 photographs: b&w ; 20 x 25 cm

Date: [ca. 1916]-1920

Scope and Content: Accession consists of black and white photographs of the Papernick family. One photograph is of Henry Papernick graduating from the University of Toronto Law School in 1920. There is a photograph of the Papernick house on Henry St. in Toronto with Henry Papernick, Jack Engel and David Papernick sitting on the front porch. The last photograph is of food stand at the Canadian National Exhibition in 1919

Descriptive Notes: There are corresponding negatives for the photographs.

Source: Archival Accessions

Moshe Yaakov Kay [textual record]

Accession Number: 1991-10-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1991-10-1

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 book

Scope and Content: Accession consists of the memoir of Moshe Yaakov Kay. The memoirs are written in Yiddish.

Administrative History: Moshe Yaakov Kay lived in Kitchener Ontario. He had a daughter named Shirley Gossack who donated his memoirs to the Ontario Jewish Archives.

Subjects: Authors, Yiddish

Source: Archival Accessions

B. Borochov Branch No. 124, Farband Labor Zionist Order [textual record] – [ca. 1964]-[ca. 1977].

Accession Number: 1989-10-5

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1989-10-5

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Date: [ca. 1964]-[ca. 1977]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of B. Borochov Branch 124 of Farband Labor Zionist Order's programs. Programs are for annual theatrical events, annual concerts , the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebrations, and the 60th Festive Jubilee Celebrations

Administrative History: In 1917 a group of young people founded a club and decided to join the Toronto Farband. They were officially inaugurated as Farband Branch No. 124 on July 14, 1918 and took the name of the late labour zionist Ber Borochov.; The Branch paid the bills for members who joined the Jewish Legion and also elected a committee to the Jewish Congress. They continued to raise funds for several other Jewish organizations and, as well, they purchased a house to accomodate the cultural programs they hosted. They hosted annual theatre events, concerts, lecture series and opened a library within their house where they could also conduct readings.

Subjects: Labor Zionism

Source: Archival Accessions

Sally Greisman Brenzel [graphic material, textual record] – [ca. 1898]-1965.

Accession Number: 1988-12-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1988-12-3

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 12 cm of textual records; ca. 100 photographs

Date: [ca. 1898]-1965

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records that document the Greisman, Brenzel and Mehr families. As well, the photographs record significant members and associations within the Toronto Jewish community. The following types of records are included: photographs, postcards, newspaper clippings, a Bishop Strachan exercise book, and a Holy Blossom certificate of confirmation for Ethel H. Mehr in 1916.

Custodial History: Sally Greisman Brenzel collected and stored these records until the time of donation to the Ontario Jewish Archives in 1988

Administrative History: Sally Greisman married Larry Brenzel on June 25, 1950 at Goel Tzedec Synagogue. She and her husband are active members of the Jewish and arts communities in Toronto.; Sally Brenzel was appointed to the Ontario Arts Council in 1998. She is an active volunteer and fundraiser for a variety of arts organizations including the Royal Ontario Museum, where she has held several senior volunteer positions and where she is an Honorary Trustee. Ms. Brenzel’s volunteer service also includes working on fund raising campaigns of the Canadian Cancer Society, United Jewish Appeal, and the Ontario Heart Fund

Descriptive Notes: Related material note: Ethel Mehr fonds 68.

Source: Archival Accessions

Mizrachi Youth [textual record] – 1932.

Accession Number: 1994-3-8

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1994-3-8

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 15 cm of textual records (1 vol.)

Date: 1932

Scope and Content: Accession consists of the minutes taken by the Mizrachi youth group.

Administrative History: Mizrachi Toronto is a religious Zionist group that also had a youth group component. Mizrachi's main objectives were the establishment and rebuiding of Israel and the promotion of traditional religious values.

Source: Archival Accessions

Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue (Chestnut Street Synagogue) [graphic material] – 1926.

Accession Number: 1975-4-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1975-4-1

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w

Date: 1926

Scope and Content: Accession consists of two photographs of the Chestnut Street Synagogue. One photograph is of the exterior of the synagogue with Yankel Jessel and Shlomo Dov Jessel standing in front. The other photograph is of the interior and shows the front arch.

Administrative History: The Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue, also known as the Chestnut Street Synagogue, was located at 109 Chestnut Street in Toronto.

Use Conditions: 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.

Subjects: Architecture; Synagogues

Name Access: Shomrai Shaboth-Chevra Mishnayoth Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Chestnut Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Yetta Bornstein [graphic material, textual record] – 1940-1945.

Accession Number: 1991-2-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1991-2-3

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records; 4 photographs

Date: 1940-1945

Scope and Content: Acession consists of two newspaper articles about the musical show Pack Up Your Trebles and the program for "Pack Up Your Trebles" presented by Judaea Lodge No. 52 Knights of Pythias at the Casino Theatre January 28-February 18, 1945. There is another program for the "Pepper Pot Revue" presented by Youth Aliyah at Eaton Auditorium on March 19, 1940.; Photographs are of Yetta Bede [Bornstein] wearing a costume for a "Can Can" show to entertain servicemen at Stanley Barracks, a chorus line for the "Pack Up Your Trebles" show, and the cast of "Awake and Swing" by the Judaea Lodge, Knights of Pythias in 1946

Descriptive Notes: Photo #6179 is oversized and is currently in the oversized photo cabinet.

Source: Archival Accessions

Sonia Siegal [textual record] – 1957-1972.

Accession Number: 1992-4-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1992-4-1

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 10 cm of predominantly textual material

Date: 1957-1972

Scope and Content: The accession consists of material documenting Sonia Siegal and her activities with the Lady Reading Club as well as a photograph taken at Beth Tzedec Synagogue.; The records are in the form of correspondence, newsletters, some minutes of meetings, newspaper clippings, university calendars and awards/certificates issued to them by university faculties that they supported

Administrative History: The Lady Reading Club was established during the 1950s and included the wives of Toronto Jewish lawyers or female members of the Ontario Bar.; The Club had a formal constitution and held regular meetings. The purpose of the Club was to provide a forum for discussion and debate on subjects relating to the law. It also was responsible for raising funds that were used to provide scholarships, bursuries and prizes. Two universities who received a great deal of support from this club included the University of Toronto School of Law as well as Hebrew University's law school.; Sonia Siegel was an active member of the Lady Reading Club and held important positions on the executive, such as Secretary and Awards Chair, during the course of her involvement

Descriptive Notes: Associated Material Note: the Law Society of Upper Canada has 5 issues of the Lady Reading Club newsletter from 1968 and 1969. They also some records relating to the Lord Reading Club in the Donald Carr fonds.

Name Access: Lady Reading Club; Beth Tzedec Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Freda Charles [graphic material, textual record] – 1920-1945.

Accession Number: 1990-11-4

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1990-11-4

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 3 photographs

Date: 1920-1945

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records created and accumulated by Freda Charles. Included are three photographs taken at the banquet in honour of Joshua Singer held at the Chudleigh House on October 12, 1941. Mayor of Toronto Nathan Phillips attended along with Dave Sussman, Samuel Bayefsky, the Bennetts, the Singers, the Shapiros, Adolph Wantroff and possibly Mr. Feigleman.; There is also a hebrew satirical magazine called the Jester, a history of the Jewish Mutual Benefit & Friendly Societies in Toronto, an issue of the Daily Hebrew Journal, and agreements between Kehilla and Shochetim and between Kehilla and Charles Wagman

Administrative History: Freda Charles' maiden name was Shapiro. Mr. S. M. Shapiro was the editor-in-chief of the Daily Hebrew Journal.

Source: Archival Accessions

Phyllis Platnick [graphic material, textual record] – 1919-1959.

Accession Number: 1984-1-7

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1984-1-7

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records; 19 photographs

Date: 1919-1959

Scope and Content: Acession consists of school records, certificates, correspondence, photographs, and a postcard for the Canadian Jewish Congress Service Men's Club.; The school records include report cards, diplomas, commencement programmes, and public school certificates of honour. There are also certificates of service for the Ladies Auxiliary Canadian Legion, Cadets, Sigma XI, and first aid and home nursing certificates.; In addition, there are appointment papers for the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps in 1945 addressed to Michael Sandler.; The photographs are of the school classes at Grace Street School, Clinton Street School, Mr. Robinson's Hebrew School, Huron Street School, Brunswick Talmud Torah, Harbord Collegiate and a panoramic photograph of the graduating class in 1931 from Osgoode Hall Law School.; There are photographs of the Canadian military organizations of which Michael Sandler was a member, including the Jarvis Collegiate cadets, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Canadian Army.

Administrative History: Phyllis Esther Platnick was born in Toronto on February 21, 1932 to Michael and Clara Toby Sandler. She was educated at Harbord Collegiate; University of Toronto, Bachelor of Arts; and Syracuse University, Master of Library Sciences. She married David Platnick on June 22, 1952 and had three children: Deborah, Howard and Brian.

Name Access: Platnick, Phyllis

Source: Archival Accessions

S. Simonsky pawnbroker ledger [textual record] – 1914-1919.

Accession Number: 1993-5-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1993-5-2

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 ledger; 40 x 26 x 4 cm

Date: 1914-1919

Scope and Content: The accession consists of one large bound ledger that documents S. Simonsky's business as a pawnbroker from 1914 to 1919. The ledger contains entries for each item that was pawned and includes information for each transaction such as the date, the name of the client, a description of the item as well as the amount of money the client received for the pawned object. In addition, the ledger also includes entries for items that were seized by police detectives during this period

Administrative History: S. Simonsky owned a pawn store located at 107 Queen Street West.

Source: Archival Accessions

Louis Tepperman [textual record] – 1974-1978.

Accession Number: 1982-8-8

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1982-8-8

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Date: 1974-1978

Scope and Content: The records in this accession consist of material published by B'nai Brith. They include one issue of the Observer and five issues of the Oracle. The accession also includes the origins or Circle Lodge and a membership list from this organization

Administrative History: B'Nai Brith is a fraternal organization that has been active in Canada since 1875. There are local lodges across Canada which provide social and recreational activities as well as volunteer opportunities for its members.; The Circle Lodge was founded in 1961 and is now called the Raoul Wallenberg Yorkdale Circle Lodge. Lou Tepperman served as president of the Circle Lodge in 1972 and was also consulting editor of the Circle Lodge newsletter, the Oracle.; The Leonard Mayzel Lodge was founded in Toronto in 1949 and its newsletter is the Observer

Source: Archival Accessions

Ida Bernstein [textual record] – 1944-1967.

Accession Number: 1982-8-10

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1982-8-10

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 3 items

Date: 1944-1967

Scope and Content: This accession consists of three items collected by Ida Bernstein. They include: a programme from McCaul Street Synagogue on the occasion of the burning of the mortgage, an invitation to Mrs. Bernstein to meet with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and finally, a programme from the Alpha Omega Fraternity honouring Harry Jolley

Administrative History: Beth Hamidrash Hagadol was a Toronto synagogue which amalgamated with Goel Tzedec in 1952 to form the Beth Tzedec Congregation.; Alpha Omega is a Jewish dental fraternity which has an alumni chapter in Toronto. Harry Jolley was the national president of the fraternity in 1952.; Keillar Mackay was the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1957 to 1963

Descriptive Notes: McCaul Synagogue.; Beth Midrash Hagadol.; Lieutenant Governor.; Harry Jolley.; Alpha Omega.

Source: Archival Accessions

Bernard Isaacs [textual record] – 1978-1982.

Accession Number: 1983-1-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1983-1-2

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Date: 1978-1982

Scope and Content: Accession consists of material documenting Ohalei Yosef Yitzchak, also referred to as the North East Hebrew Congregation. The records consist of a history of the Congregation, high holiday service schedules, a membership list, a list of projected plans and activities, and financial statements

Administrative History: The North East Hebrew Congregation was a small and informal entity that was established during the mid-to-late 1970s. Bernard Isaacs was the vice-president of this Congregation. They met for High Holidays and special events and rented facilities to accomodate their members.

Source: Archival Accessions

Joseph H. Fox [textual record, graphic material]

Accession Number: 1999-10-6

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1999-10-6

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 15 cm on matte 21 x 25 cm or smaller; 8 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 15 cm or smaller; 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: Accession consists of photographs and records relating to the Fox, Goldberg, and Dennis families, with the bulk of the materials relating to Joseph H. Fox, a storekeeper in Orillia and Toronto. Accession includes a photograph of the Canadian Hebrew Benevolent Society picnic at Port Dalhousie Park on July 23, 1939. Documents include translations in English of birth registrations for Chaim Fuchs and Rose Bleich, an affadavit by a police magistrate in Orillia, Ontario for Joseph Fox, deed of sale for a seat in the University Avenue Synagogue (Goel Tzedec) by Z. Shore to Joseph Fox, and a biography of Joseph Fox by his grandson Melville Goldberg. In addition there is a military passport in German for Chaim Frichs.

Name Access: Fox, Joseph H.

Source: Archival Accessions

Sol Shiner [graphic material, textual record] – [ca. 1925]-1986.

Accession Number: 1997-11-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1997-11-3

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm; 1 folder of textual records

Date: [ca. 1925]-1986

Scope and Content: Accession consists of one black and white photograph taken of a group of campers at Camp Kindervelt in Rouge Hill. Identified in the photograph is Rae Watson (standing at the far left).; Also included were several newspaper clippings from 1976-1986, which have been integrated into the clipping files.

Administrative History: Camp Kindervelt was a Labour Zionist League camp in Rough Hill, in the east end of Toronto in the Rouge Valley.

Subjects: Camps; Labor Zionism

Name Access: Camp Kindervelt; Shiner, Sol

Places: Toronto, Ont.

Source: Archival Accessions

Harriet Moses Altman [textual record] – 1959-1975.

Accession Number: 2000-4-8

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2000-4-8

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Date: 1959-1975

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records created and accumulated by the Moses family. The types of records include cemetery papers, such as correspondence, account receipts and the original constitution for Hasiatyner Klaus Beth Israel.; Also included are the original cemetery plans with the official stamp and seal and a copy of the blueprints for the Eitz Chiam School

Administrative History: Isadore Moses moved his family to Canada in 1928. He became president of Toronto’s Husiatiner Klaus Shul, volunteered to co-design Bathurst Lawn Cemetery’s floor plan, and was committed to Jewish education.; His son Lewis Moses, the youngest of seven children, was also deeply committed to the Jewish community. Despite running a busy chartered accountancy practice, the former air force officer devoted much of his energy to Jewish causes. He worked diligently for the Zionist Revisionist Organization, United Jewish Appeal, United Israel Appeal, State of Israel Bonds, Jewish National Fund, Canadian Zionist Federation, the Board of Jewish Education, Eitz Chaim Schools, and many other organizations. He was co-founder of Torath Emeth Congregation and a Board Member of Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. Lewis Moses was honoured at the Negev dinner in 1992

Subjects: Cemeteries

Name Access: Husiatiner Klaus Beth Israel.; Bathurst Lawn Cemetery.; Zionist Revisionist Organization.; United Jewish Appeal.; United Israel Appeal.; State of Israel Bonds.; Jewish National Fund.; Canadian Zionist Federation.; Board of Jewish Education.; Eitz Chaim.; Torath Emeth Congregation.; Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Rabbi Mordechai Oppenheim [textual record, graphic material] – [ca. 1960]-1966.

Accession Number: 2002-10-7

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2002-10-7

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 32 cm of textual records; 4 photographs

Date: [ca. 1960]-1966

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records created and collected by Rabbi Mordechai Oppenheim. There are several music books with Oppenheim's compositions, as well as loose sheet music and other composers song sheets. There is a concert program and correspondence from the Cantor's Assembly of America and the Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association.; Included is a record of Canto Eliazar Zaslavsky's Prayers and Songs.; Photographs depict Mordechai Oppenheim, as well as an unidentified individual and group portrait

Administrative History: Rabbi Mordechai Oppenheim was a cantor who lived in Toronto

Subjects: Cantors (Judaism); Rabbis

Source: Archival Accessions

Cantor Ronald E. Graner [graphic material] – 1928-1930.

Accession Number: 1993-12-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1993-12-1

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 40 photographs; b&w; 12.5x17.5 cm

Date: 1928-1930

Scope and Content: Accession consists of black and white photographs depicting unidentified people at Port Carling, Bala, Lake Couchiching, and Clear Lake.

Name Access: Graner, Ronald

Source: Archival Accessions

Rose Freidman [graphic material, textual record] – 1910-1959.

Accession Number: 1980-11-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1980-11-2

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 69 photographs; 3 cm of textual records

Date: 1910-1959

Scope and Content: Accession consists of photographs, a marriage certificate, a notebook and several pocket books. The photographs are of Rose Freidman's family and friends, including the Solomon family. Some of the photographs are pasted into a scrapbook that has been annotated to include the names of the photograph subjects and some additional commentary. The notebook contains goodwill messages from Rose's friends prior to her wedding. There is a marriage ceritificate for Harry Solomon and Dora Rogowitch dated August 23, 1907.; In addition, there several small pocket size books including a Jewish calendar from the Jewish National Fund of Canada, six annual hebrew calendars from the Toronto Jewish Old Folks Home, and an abridged five year calendar from the Hebrew National Kosher Sausage Company. Finally, there is a booklet entitled "Afikim: The Story of a Kibbutz" by Lionel Feitelberg.

Use Conditions: 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.

Name Access: Freidman, Rose

Source: Archival Accessions

Sid Caplan [graphic material, textual record] – 1929-1942.

Accession Number: 2003-9-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2003-9-1

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records and graphic material

Date: 1929-1942

Scope and Content: This accession consists of material donated by Sid Caplan. The records document Sid as a child, his parents, and their barbershop, which was located at 468 College Street. The records consist of the wedding ketubah of his parents from 1928 as well as photographs of Sid Caplan and his classmates at King Edward Public School, and finally, photographs of the family barbershop.

Administrative History: Alexander Caplan and Fannie Gangbar married in Toronto in 1928. They had a son named Sid Caplan. The Caplan's ran a barbershop located on College Street near Bathurst Street from the 1930s until the 1970s. The couple both worked there along with their employee, Sid Sugarman.

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

Subjects: Barbershops

Places: College Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Anshel Wise [textual record] – 1923-1971.

Accession Number: 1991-1-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1991-1-3

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 12 cm of mainly textual material

Date: 1923-1971

Scope and Content: Accession consists of materials created by Anshel Wise which document his family and travel business. It consists of genealogical information on his family, two ledgers from his business which document transactions and shipping dates, one scribbler which includes information on steamship sailings, one blank letterhead with his company's logo, and a photograph of his fiftieth wedding anniversary.

Administrative History: Anshel Wise emigrated from Poland in 1910 and established his home in Toronto. He opened up a cigar store on Dundas street, which later turned into a travel agency called A. Wise Travel Bureau.; During the course of his career, Anshel helped bring in hundreds of Jews from Europe, primarily Poland using the shipping lines. He spoke many languages and was able to assist the community by providing advice and services in this area. Later in his career after the establishment of the welfare state, he began helping residents of the St. John's Ward by providing advice, finding the required documents that they needed and helping them apply for retirement benefits.

Use Conditions: Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.

Subjects: Business; Immigrants--Canada

Name Access: Wise, Anshel

Source: Archival Accessions

Bender Family [moving images] – [195-?]-[196-?].

Accession Number: 2003-10-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2003-10-2

Material Format: moving images

Physical Description: 11 film reels (8 mm and 16 mm)

Date: [195-?]-[196-?]

Scope and Content: This accession consists of home movies documenting the family history of the Bender family. The films document occasions and events such as trips to the family cottage at Balfour Beach which was owned by Lil and Irving Rubin, Jerry Bender's graduation from Osgoode Law School, Brenda Rubin's wedding, birthday parties as well as other family milestones

Administrative History: This accession was donated by Perri Blachowitz (Bender). Her parents were Jerry Bender and Miriam Rubin. Jerry's parents were Fanny and Jack and Miriam's were Lil and Irving. Perri's grandparents arrived from Europe as children and her parents were both born in Toronto.; Jerry Bender is a lawyer who practiced in Toronto. Miriam was a teacher who taught at Cedarvale public school on weekdays at at Holy blossom Hebrew school on Sundays. He and Miriam had 6 children which include: Michelle, Heidi, Sharry, Adam, Emma and Perri.

Source: Archival Accessions

Ben Atkin [graphic material] – 1943-1947.

Accession Number: 1990-10-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1990-10-2

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w

Date: 1943-1947

Scope and Content: This accession consists of four photographs that document YMHA basketball teams. Ben Atkin was the coach of both the bantam and senior teams. The 1947 team became the Ontario champions

Administrative History: Ben Atkin as a young man was very involved in the YMHA. During the late 1930s, he was involved in handball. Then during the 1940s, he acted as coach of the batam and senior boys basketball teams

Use Conditions: 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.

Subjects: Sports teams

Name Access: YMHA.

Source: Archival Accessions

Edythe Meilach [graphic material] – [1921?].

Accession Number: 1988-2-8

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1988-2-8

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm

Date: [1921?]

Scope and Content: This accession consists of one photograph in the form of a postcard. This item documents a streetcar with Peter Kozinetz the motorman at the side along with the conductor, Bob Mercer. The photograph was taken in Toronto in 1921.

Administrative History: Peter Kozinetz was born in Crimea, Russia in 1879. He spent his early life on his parents farm in Russia. At the age of 21 he joined the Imperial Russian Army and served for four years. In 1905 he came to Canada and operated a cheese factory near Dorchester for several years. He was naturalized in 1911 and joined the Toronto Transit Company in 1916 as part of the Dundas Division. He continued working there until 1931. He passed away in 1968.

Subjects: Transportation

Name Access: Toronto Transit Company; TTC; Peter Kozinetz; Bob Mercer

Source: Archival Accessions

Yankel Jessel [graphic material] – [192-?].

Accession Number: 1977-5-8

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1977-5-8

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 36 photographs (1 vol., 10 negatives) : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller

Date: [192-?]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of one photo album that belonged to Yankel Jessel. This album was presented to him in 1927 by his friends as a going away gift before he left for Palestine. The album consists of 16 photographs depicting synagogues from Toronto including: Shomrei Shabbos, Goel Tzedec, the Shaw Street Synagogue, Holy Blossom, the McCaul Street Synagogue, Beth Jacob, the Ostrovtzer Synagogue, the Russian Synagogue on Centre Avenue, and the Hebrew Men of England Congregation. Also included in the album are photographs of the auditorium of the Hebrew Free School Temple Emanuel and Shearith Israel Synagogues in New York City, a synagogue in Brooklyn, NY, and the Englewood Synagogue in New Jersey. There are copy prints and negatives of the photos depicting Toronto institutions as well as an additional print and copy negative of staff standing in front of United Bakers on Spadina Avenue.

Use Conditions: 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.

Subjects: Synagogues

Places: New Jersey; New York (N.Y.).; Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Ben Himel [graphic material, textual record] – [193-?] - 1979.

Accession Number: 1980-9-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1980-9-1

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: Textual material; 26 photographs : b&w (13 negatives)

Date: [193-?] - 1979

Scope and Content: This accession consists of textual and graphic material donated by Ben Himel. The textual material documents family events as well as information pertaining to the Borochov School, Poalei Zion, B'nai Brith Toronto Lodge, the Independent Workers' Circle and B'nai Zion Association of Toronto. Identified in one copy photograph of the officers of the Canadian Headgear Workers Central are J.B. Salsberg, Motel Bergstein, Henry Sigel, and Sam Chaikofsky.

Descriptive Notes: Borochov School.; Poal Zion.; B'nai Brith Toronto Lodge.; Independent Workers' Circle.; B'nai Zion Association.; Mrs. Menachovsky.; Zerabouaun.; Kreitzer.; Arbeiter Ring.; King Edward School.; Picnic.

Subjects: Clubs; Labor unions; Zionism

Name Access: Himel, Ben; Chaikofsky, Sam; Bergstein, Motel; Sigel, Henry

Source: Archival Accessions

Esther and Sol Shiner [graphic material] – 1934-1984.

Accession Number: 1998-6-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1998-6-2

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 18 photographs : b&w

Date: 1934-1984

Scope and Content: This accession consists of 18 black and white photographs that document Sol and Esther Shiner. They include early photographs of Sol Shiner and his friends and family as well as photographs of Esther Shiner during her political campaign.

Custodial History: Records were donated by Sol Shiner.

Administrative History: Esther Shiner was born in Toronto during the early 1930s. She graduated from Harbord Collegiate and completed a B.S.C. at the University of Toronto. She married Sol Sheiner in 1947 and together they had four children. Sol operated a fur cleaning and storage business and Esther worked as a housewife during the early years.; In 1971, she became a driving force in the Go Spadina Committee, which fought to extend the Spadina Expressway. In 1972, she decided to run for office for City Council and won. She remained in office from 1972 until her death in 1987. During that time, she was responsible for having the Spadina Expressway re-named the William R. Allen Expressway. She also re-launched her Go Spadina Committee in 1986. In turn, she also campaigned to reduce the legal age of drinking in Ontario, for safer bumpers on Toronto street cars, as well as to include photographs of drivers on Ontario licenses. By the end of her career, she had attained the position of North York Senior Controller and Deputy Mayor

Descriptive Notes: Associated material note: Detailed documentation of Esther Shiner’s life and political career may be found at the City of Toronto Archives within Fonds 36, the Esther Shiner fonds, which contains over 10 m of textual and other records and includes several hundred photographs

Name Access: Mandolin Orchestra.; Ronald Propas.; Cantor Kirshblum.; Rabbi Schild.; Adath Israel.; Spadina.; Baycrest Hospital; Streetcar.; Allen Road.; Paul Anka.; Jerry Grafstein.; Mel Lastman.; Marilyn Lastman.; Engelbert Humperdink.; Huck Shiner.; King Edward School.; Roches Point.; Hyman Shiner.

Places: Bell Ewart, Ont.

Source: Archival Accessions

Bossin family [graphic material, textual record] – 1900-1967.

Accession Number: 1986-3-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1986-3-2

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 6 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller; 1 folder of textual records

Date: 1900-1967

Scope and Content: This accession consists of 6 photographs that document the Bossin Family. They include photographs of Hye Bossin, Sally, Bessie, Zossman and a friend, Mike Morrison. Other documents in this accession include publications such as: "If You Will It, It is No Fairy Tale: Theodore Herzl Fifty Years after his death," "A Saint in Street Clothes: Willie Frankel his Life and Loyalties," written by Hye Bossin, as well as three newsletters published by United Jewish People's Order (UJPO), Canadian Film Weekly and The Barker, and two editions of The Jewish Standard. There is also a Judean Glee Club programme for their third annual Kibitz under the direction of Hye Bossin. Finally, there is a copy of a certificate from the Jewish Colonial Trust made out to Sussi Bossin in 1900, and a Jewish Community Senior Softball League, Toronto programme and scorecard from 1932.

Administrative History: The Bossin family lived in Toronto. Hye Bossin (1906-1964) was editor, publisher, and columnist with the Canadian Film Weekly. He received many commendations and awards for his contribution to the motion picture industry and the promotion of the Canadian Film Archive.

Source: Archival Accessions

Dr. Tibor Juda [object, textual record] – [1950?]–[1989?].

Accession Number: 1991-3-5

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1991-3-5

Material Format: object; textual record

Physical Description: Artifacts; Textual records

Date: [1950?]–[1989?]

Scope and Content: Textual records include flyers, invitations, mailings, form letters, newsletters, blank cheques, legal documents and correspondence. Organizations documented include Agudath Israel Congregation, Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of Toronto, Bnos Agudah Toronto, Bikur Cholim women's volunteer service of Toronto, Beth Jacob High School, Hachnosas Kallah, Va'ad Harabonim, Zichron Schnver, The Press Foundation and Ahavas Chesed.; Artifacts include:; Metal hooks used in the schitah process. -- [ca. 1960s]. -- 5 hooks : metal ; 25 cm in length. -- 5 bent pieces of metal with one sharp end and a hook on the other end. On the hook, it reads, "Perl's, Kosher". In good condition.; Rolls of kashrut labels. -- [ca. 1960s]. -- 2 label rolls : beige and blue ; labels are either 6 cm or 3 cm in length. -- Rolls of stickers with the Hebrew letters symbolizing kashrut In fair condition. They are faded.; Leather pouches with strings. -- [ca. 1960s]. -- 2 pouches : leather and textile, brown ; 8 cm in length. -- One tan, one dark brown leather pouch with a flap for closing. Both have shoe laces attached to the flap to close the pouch. In fair condition.; Lead kashrut stamp. -- [ca. 1960s]. -- 1 stamp : lead ; 9 cm in length In good condition.; The Associatin for Welfare of Soldiers in Israel Charity Box. -- 11 cm. -- Tin, no lid, white and blue paper wrapped around, picture of soldiers walking on the front. poor condition.; Jewish National Fund Charity Box (2) but from different accession, not using. -- 8.5 x 3.5 x 11.5 cm. -- Tin, blue and white, Hebrew and English writing, map of Israel on one side. one is poor quality, one is good quality.

Descriptive Notes: Box 93-1-1 includes a Dept. of Public Health permit to operate a poultry slaughter house, dated 7 Jan. 1953, issued to Herman Gross and Abram Perl for their slaughter house located at the rear of 54-56 Kensington Ave.; Records are in English and Yiddish.

Source: Archival Accessions

Joe Goodman [object, graphic material, textual record, text] – 1925-[198?].

Accession Number: 1985-11-11

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1985-11-11

Material Format: object; graphic material; textual record; text

Physical Description: 47 artifacts; 6 cm of textual records; 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 77 cm

Date: 1925-[198?]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of textual records, predominantly clippings, from a scrapbook that has been dissassembled. The clippings date from the 1920s through the 1980s and relate to sports, politics, the Toronto Boys' Municipal Council, and Joe Goodman's trucking business. There is also one file of personal correspondence and Goodman's certificate for his Canada Centennial Medal.; The accession also contains one photograph: a panoramic photograph of the Toronto Boys' Municipal Council from 1930. Individuals are identified on the photograph.; The artifacts in the accession include: various ribbons, crests, and badges associated with athletic prowess. Some were given at the Canadian National Exhibition track. These honours were given for sports: rugby, wrestling, and boxing.; Wrestling Clarkson AA medal awarded to Joe Goodman. -- 28 January 1932. -- 1 medal : sterling silver ; 2 cm in diam. -- Manufacturer: Recdos Sterling. -- A sterling silver medal-pendant with an image of two men wrestling on one side and an engraving on the other side In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Wrestling City Championships medal awarded to Joe Goodman. -- 1932. -- 1 medal : sterling silver ; 3 x 2.5 cm. -- A sterling medallion with two men wrestling on one side and an engraving on the other. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Ontario Championship Second Place medal awarded to Joe Goodman. -- 1930. -- 1 medal : sterling silver ; 3.5 x 2.5 cm. -- Manufacturer: Ellis Bros. -- Sterling silver medal with two men wrestling in a circular mound, with an engraving on the other side In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Central "Y" Wrestling First Place medal awarded to Joe Goodman. -- 1930. -- 1 medal : silver ; 2.5 x 1.5 cm; 1 ribbon : textile, red, white and blue. -- Manufacturer: Bailey Sterling. -- Silver medal with the emblem of two men wrestling mounted onto the base There is an engraving on the other side and a blue, red and white ribbon attached to the clasp In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Central Y.M.C.A Team medal awarded to Joe Goodman. -- 1929-1930. -- 1 medal : silver ; 3 x 2.5 cm. -- Manufacturer: Bailey Sterling. -- A silver medal with a leaf branches bordering the emblem of 2 men wrestling and an inscription at the bottom and on the other side. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; J.Goodman Wrestling medal awarded to Joe Goodman. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 1 medal : silver ; 3 x 2 cm. -- Manufacturer: Bailey Sterling. -- Medal is decorated with various patterns along the edges, and borders two men wrestling in a circle. "J.Goodman" is engraved on the back In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Rugby league President medal awarded to Joe Goodman. -- 1929. -- 1 medal : copper, brown, white and blue ; 3 x 4 cm. -- A diamond shaped medal with a pattern along the border. In it is another border (white and blue), inside of which, is an image of a man playing rugby. The other side has an inscription. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Green River Boosters pin. -- [ca. 1930s]. -- 1 pin : copper, green, blue and gold ; 1 cm in diam. -- A tiny circular pin with a blue border and gold writing along the border with a picture of a landscape in the center. In good condition, but some of the paint on the pin is coming off. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto City Playgrounds medals given to Joe Goodman. -- 1926 (2) and 1925 (1). - - 2 medals : copper ; 2.5 cm in diam.; 1 medal : silver, beige ; 2.5 cm in diam.; 1 ribbon : textile, red, white and blue. -- Manufacturer: Trophy Craft Sterling. -- 2 copper, one silver medals. "Toronto City Playgrounds" written along the border with different images embossed in the center. One of a man playing basketball, one of two men wrestling, one of a man running. On the back is the City Playgrounds logo an an inscription of the year. One of the copper medals has a blue, red and white ribbon weaves through the clasp. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Boys Council Swim medal. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 1 medal : silver ; 3.5 x 3 cm. -- Manufacturer: Bailey Sterling. -- A silver medal with an engraving bordering a welded image of a man swimming. On the opposite side is an image of an ancient Rome or Greek character In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto Public School Board medal given to Joe Goodman. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 1 medal : copper ; 3.5 cm in diam. -- A copper coin with an intricate emblem on one side bordered by maple leaf carvings. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Medal given to Joe Goodman from the Toronto Public School Board. -- [ca. 1930]. - - 1 medal : copper ; 3 cm in diam. -- A copper medal with the Toronto Public School Board emblem on one side and an inscription on the other side. In good condition, a bit tarnished. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Ostrovtzer Independent Sick Benefit Society pin. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 1 pin : metal, blue, white and gold, crest shaped ; 1 cm in length. -- A tiny pin in the shape of a shield, half being white and half blue, with gold writing. In good condition, but some of the paint is falling off. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Gold menorah pin. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 1 pin : gold, menorah shaped ; 1 cm In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Gold menorah pin with blue background. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 1 pin : gold, blue and gold, square ; 1.5 x 1.5 cm. -- A gold menorah mounted on a blue background with a gold border. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; MTC pin. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 1 pin : gold, red and gold, circular ; 1.5 cm in diam. -- Red circular pin with the letters MTC in gold, and a gold border In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto Boy Municipal Council pin. -- 1930. -- 1 pin : metal, white, gold and blue ; 1.5 cm. -- A blue and white oval pin with gold writing and a picture of a clock tower in the center In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Boy Scouts medal. -- [prob. 1930]. -- 1 medal : gold, gold and black, dog shaped ; 1.5 cm. -- A gold medal in the shape of the face of a dog with a black banner in front of his mouth that reads "Boy Scouts" . A stand in the shape of a crescent holds up this medal In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Boy Council Athletic Day medal. -- 1929. -- 1 medal : metal, gold, rectangular ; 3.5 cm. -- A gold medal with a picture of a Greek god standing in a toga holding a branch in one hand and resting on the TBMC emblem. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto Municipal Boys Council 1927 Championship medal. -- 1927. -- 1 medal : metal, gold ; 3 cm. -- Manufacturer: TrophyCraft. -- An engraving of the words "The Toronto Boy Municipal Council" borders an engraving of a clock tower. On the other side is another engraving. In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto Boy Municipal Council Ontario Championships medal. -- 1927-1930. -- 1 medal : metal, silver, oval ; 1.5 cm. -- There is an image of a clock tower on one side and engraving on the other In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto Boy Municipal Council Boys Championship medal. -- [prob. 1930]. -- 1 medal : copper, oval ; 1.5 cm. -- A copper emblem of the T.B.M.C with an engraving on the other side In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto Boy Municipal Council Boys Week medals. -- 3-10 June 1922. -- 2 medals : copper, oval ; 1.5 cm; 1 ribbon : textile, blue In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.; Toronto Boy Municipal Council medal. -- 1930. -- 1 medal : metal, gold ; 1.5 cm; 1 pin : metal and textile, gold, blue and red. -- A red ribbon hangs from a rectangular pin that says "official". From the ribbon hangs the medal with the TBMC emblem on it In good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 16.

Administrative History: Joe Goodman, born 1912, was a member of the council when he was 19-20. He won a number of medals, pins and ribbons that are a testament to his involvement and athletic participation.

Source: Archival Accessions

Rabbi William Rosenthal [textual record] – 1948–1966.

Accession Number: 1987-6-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1987-6-3

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: ca. 7 cm of textual records

Date: 1948–1966

Scope and Content: Accession consists of synagogue material, attendance records, and other information relating to the Jewish community of Sudbury, Ontario.

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

Subjects: Communities; Rabbis; Synagogues

Name Access: Rosenthal, William, 1911-2008

Places: Sudbury (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Welland Hebrew Congregation [textual record, graphic material] – [194-]-[196-].

Accession Number: 1977-8-7

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1977-8-7

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 60 cm textual records; 1 photograph

Date: [194-]-[196-]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of materials documenting the National Council of Jewish Women of Welland and the Welland Hebrew Congregation. Materials include certificates, posters, financial documents, blueprints, correspondence, program newsletters, educational docuements, scrapbooks, photographs and executive notebooks

Administrative History: The Welland Jewish Congregation, also referred to as the Welland Hebrew Congregation, originally served the Jewish community of Welland from a synagogue located at Burger and Grove Streets in the mid-1940s. By the mid-1950s, a new shul was under construction on Summit Street which would serve the community from that point onward.; The Congregation participated in many fundraising drives and social events and worked closely with other faiths in their community

Subjects: Synagogues

Places: Welland (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Agudath Achim Congregation and Rudolph family [textual record] – 1927-1971.

Accession Number: 1977-8-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1977-8-3

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 10 cm textual records

Date: 1927-1971

Scope and Content: Accession consists of materials relating to the Agudath Achim Congregation in Port Colborne and personal materials relating to the Rudolph family.; Specific documents relating to the synagogue include ledger and cash books, property asessment and insurance documents, executive correspondence, financial documents, congregant lists, various certificates and hand painted posters and signs.; Documents relating to the Rudolph family include various high school and vocational school diplomas from St. Catharines, kettubahs, in memoriam posters and the Rudolph family tree.

Custodial History: Records were under the care of Sam Rudolph and the Agudath Achim Congregation in Port Colborne

Administrative History: Agudath Achim Congregation was located at 104 Catherine Street in Port Colborne and served the small but vibrant jewish community for many years. The synagogue was affiliated with the United Synagogues of America and the United Synagogue Education Commission.; Sam Rudolph was born in 1927 and was an active member of the Agudath Achim Synagogue in Port Colborne. He was Secretary-Treasurer of the synagogue during the 1960s and early 1970s. His family owned a furntiure shop named Rudolph Furniture Ltd., opened the year of his birth, which he subsequently took over in his later years.

Name Access: Rudolph, Sam; Agudath Achim Congregation (Port Colborne, Ont.)

Places: Port Colborne, Ont.

Source: Archival Accessions

John Sherman : Alpha Omega Fraternity [object, textual record, graphic material] – 1921-1981.

Accession Number: 1988-4-7

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1988-4-7

Material Format: object; textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 3 m of textual records; ca. 60 photographs; 1 pin

Date: 1921-1981

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records related to the personal and professional life of Dr. John Sherman and his wife Etta (née Taube), as well as Sherman's involvement with the Alpha Omega Fraternity, a dental fraternity at the University of Toronto.; In addition to textual records there are their are 44 photographs and 2 certificates from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem acknowledging Mrs. Etta T. Sherman and Dr. John A. Sherman as a founding members of the School of Dental Medicine. Among the photographs are family photos of the Taube family, general Alpha Omega event photos and several oversized photographs documenting: the interior ballroom of an Alpha Omega Installation Dinner, Feb 16, 1958, Jaeger House; the interior ballroom of an Alpha Omega Fraternity Award Night, 49th Annual Convention, Dec. 30, 1956, The Statler Hotel, Boston, Mass.; the interior ballroom of an Alpha Omega National Convention, Dec. 30, 1954, Detroit, Michigan; an Alpha Omega annual convention banquet, Dec. 27, 1938, the Statler Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio; a family photo taken at the Alpha Omega's 44th Annual Convention, Dec. 27-31, 1951, Ambassador Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J.; and an Argonaut vs Balmy Beach Dinner, Nov. 24, 1945, Adelaide Hotel, J.E. Wagman Annual Football Party, Toronto.

Administrative History: Dr. John A. Sherman (1 May 1901-30 Sept. 1982) graduated from the University of Toronto Dental School in 1924. John and Etta (née Taube) (6 Mar. 1908-22 July 1998) Sherman were among the group of dentists and their wives who started Alpha Omega Fraternity in Canada in 1921. Dr. Sherman was an International President of AO, and the founder of the Alpha Omega Foundation of Canada; he also served as its Secretary-Treasurer for many years. He was an exemplary leader in dentistry across the world and also served the profession as an inventor of dental equipment.; John Sherman died Sept. 30, 1982 and Etta Sherman died July 22, 1998.

MG_RG: MG2 B1Q

Subjects: Greek letter societies

Name Access: Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, Toronto Chapter; Sherman, Etta, 1908-1998; Sherman, John, 1901-1982

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Hamilton Jewish Federation (Council of Jewish Organizations) [graphic material, textual record] – 1936-1983.

Accession Number: 1986-7-9

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1986-7-9

Material Format: graphic material; textual record

Physical Description: 13 m of textual records and graphic material

Date: 1936-1983

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records documenting the operations of the Hamilton Jewish Federation, the United Jewish Welfare Fund of Hamilton, the Hamilton Talmud Torah, the Jewish Board of Education of Hamilton and the Hamilton Jewish Community Centre. Included are meeting minutes, subject files, correspondence files, newsletters, student files and photographs related to all areas of Jewish life in the city.

Use Conditions: Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.; Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing some of the records.

MG_RG: MG2 O2A; MG2 O2B; MG2 M2A; MG2 N2A; MG2 G2A; MG2 G2B

Name Access: Hamilton Jewish Federation; Hamilton Jewish Community Centre; Council of Jewish Organizations (Hamilton, Ont.); United Jewish Welfare Fund (Hamilton, Ont.); Jewish Board of Education (Hamilton, Ont.)

Places: Hamilton, Ont.

Source: Archival Accessions

Montague Raisman [textual record] – [192?]-[1967?].

Accession Number: 1977-12-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1977-12-2

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 90 cm of textual records

Date: [192?]-[1967?]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of the personal records of Mr. Montague Raisman. The records document the activities of B'nai Brith, including: the Commission on Citizenship and Civic Affairs, the Commission on Community & Veterans Services, the Adult Education Committee, Air Cadets, Toronto Lodge, Upper Canada Lodge, Eastern Canadian Council, Anti-Defamation League and other public relations activity in support of Israel during the 1967 war. Other records relate to Canadian Jewish Congress's Joint Public Relations Committee and Second World War work; Jewish Branch No. 256 of the Royal Canadian Legion; Hillcrest Home and School Association, Toronto; Bureau of Jewish Education, Toronto; educational activities at Goel Tzedec (later Beth Tzedec Congregation); the Canadian Centennial in 1967. Accession also contains records that reflect the creator's personal activity in: Manchester Jewish Literary & Social Society (1920s); Royal Canadian Air Force; Canadian Council of Christians and Jews; Zionism; Beth Tzedec Congregation; Boy Scouts; Jewish education; and the insurance industry. The records include speeches given by the creator, and newspaper clippings from British and Canadian periodicals reflecting an interest in Palestine and world Jewish affairs.

Name Access: Raisman, Montague, 1897-1984

Source: Archival Accessions

United Synagogue Day School [textual record] – 1979-1985.

Accession Number: 1990-5-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1990-5-2

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 2.3 m of textual records

Date: 1979-1985

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records of the USDS Board of Directors, Membership, Executive Committee, working committees, programs and office files. The records document budgeting, teachers' welfare, membership appointments, synagogue affiliation, the 25th anniversary of USDS and transportation. The records include minutes, notices, agendas, correspondence, memos to parents, memos to teachers and lists. The following committees and groups are documented: Scholarships and Bursaries; Personnel; Ways and Means; Growth; House; Building; Fiscal; Special Tuition Committee, Board of Jewish Education; Parents' Association; CHAT; Junior High School committee; Education committee; Special Education sub-committee; Mainstreaming committee; and Pre-school sub-committee. As well, special programs are highlighted. These include: the Cultural Enrichment program; Keren Ami; Avraham Nachum Memorial (1976-1980); and French Language Grants. Finally, there are files pertaining to interaction with the Ontario Jewish Association for Equity in Education and the Ontario Association of Alternative and Independent Schools.

Administrative History: In 1957, the Beth Tzedec Synagogue, a Conservative congregation, opened a congregational day school, the Foundation day school, consisting of a kindergarten and grades one to four. In 1961, eight other synagogues joined with Beth Tzedec to form the United Synagogue Day School. Beginning in 1965, the school offered instruction from Nursery to grade nine. From 1971 to 1973, the United Synagogue Day School also included a high school.; The school was founded in order to provide students with a complete general and Judaic education. The language of instruction in the Judaic studies was Hebrew. The Judaic curriculum was presented within the framework of Conservative Judaism. However, the students were taught the traditional customs and observances. Within the confines of the school, students were expected to conform to traditional, religious behavior. Emphasis was placed on the diversity of Judaism and the importance of the re-establishment of the state of Israel.; Each day included instruction in both Judaic and general studies, which were sometimes integrated together. Wherever possible, the general studies were approached from a Jewish perspective.

Descriptive Notes: Related material note: see related records in accession 1986-11/5, MG 3 A4 (Beth Tzedec) and 1980-12/12 (Beth Tzedec).

Source: Archival Accessions

Canadian Jewish Congress, Central Region. Amalgamated Dawes Road Trustees [textual record]

Accession Number: 2002-10-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2002-10-3

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 30 cm of textual records

Scope and Content: Accession consists of the records of the Amalgamated Dawes Road Trustees, responsible for the maintenance and operations of the Dawes Road Cemetery. The Trustees reported to the Canadian Jewish Congress Central Region.

Subjects: Cemeteries

Name Access: Canadian Jewish Congress, Central Region (Toronto, Ont.); Amalgamated Dawes Road Trustees (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Willie Zimmerman [textual record, graphic material, object] – 1912–1979.

Accession Number: 1991-1-4

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1991-1-4

Material Format: textual record; graphic material; object

Physical Description: 3 boxes of textual records; photographs; 1 apron

Date: 1912–1979

Scope and Content: Accession includes periodicals, a book, pamphlets, a certificate, clippings on Hadassah-WIZO and records relating to Youth Aliyah, Ajalon, Beth Tzedec and Palestine Lodge. As well, there is a 1925 University of Toronto yearbook. There are also several photographs taken in 1943 of the interior of the Canadian Jewish Congress Service Mens Club, at 44 St. George Street, Toronto (Community House). The artifact is a blue and white striped apron, ca. 1940s. -- 1 apron : textile, blue, red and white ; 91 cm in length. -- A blue and white striped apron with red initials embroidered in the center, white lining around the sleeves, and a blue and white striped belt for tying the apron around the waist. In fair condition. The apron is ripped at the side and slightly stained in some spots. Current location: PacArt, Box 27.

Source: Archival Accessions

B'nai Brith [textual record] – 1941-1946.

Accession Number: 1983-10-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1983-10-2

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 13 cm of textual records

Date: 1941-1946

Scope and Content: Accession consists of material documenting B'nai Brith and its Aleph Zadik Aleph youth fraternal organization. Included are: correspondence, an AZA member's manual, a questionnaire for high school students prepared by the Committee on Vocational Guidance and filled out by the donor, correspondence, programs, and newsletters.

Custodial History: Evelyn Goodman passed along the material that Jack Schwartz left for the archives to Stephen Speisman, the then director of the Ontario Jewish Archives.

Subjects: Fraternal organizations; Youth

Name Access: Aleph Zadik Aleph

Source: Archival Accessions

Al Cooper [textual record, graphic material] – 1939-1986.

Accession Number: 1985-12-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1985-12-1

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 45 cm of textual and graphic material

Date: 1939-1986

Scope and Content: This accession consists of records of the Northwood Country Club, copies of newsletters edited by Al Cooper, and copies of comic book pages drawn by Cooper.

Administrative History: Al Cooper was a well-known Canadian comic book artist in the 1940s. He died on 7 Jan. 1986 at the age of 60. Mr. Cooper worked for Active Comics and was responsible for three of the original Canadian comic books: Commandos, Captain Red Thornton, and Scotty McDonald. He later became a partner and director of Maple Leaf Press, and in 1963 started his own printing company, Cooper Graphics and Associates. He served as president of the Downsview Lodge of B'nai Brith. He was also involved with the Northwood Country Club in Toronto.

Source: Archival Accessions

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