Wedding of Ethel and Judah Goldwasser

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Personal series; Life cycle and family events sub-series

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Personal series; Life cycle and family events sub-series

Physical Description: 1 audio reel (2 hr., 56 min., 38 sec.) : polyester, 3 3/4 ips, 4 tracks, mono ; 1/4 in.

Admin History/Bio: Dr. Judah Goldwasser was a research chemist in the Synthesis and Formations Branch of the Naval Surface Weapons Centre in the United States of America. He earned his PhD in polymer chemistry from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. He married Sol Edell's daughter, Ethel.

Scope and Content: Item consists of the recording of Ethel and Judah Goldwasser's orthodox wedding ceremony and reception. After the procession and kiddushin, Rabbi Mordechai, the groom's cousin, reads the ketubah, followed by the Sheva Brachot, recited by seven different Rabbis and male family members. The recording follows into the reception, at the Four Seasons Hotel, MC'ed by Aaron Weinstock, the bride's maternal uncle. He invites Solomon Rogen, father of Celia Rogen, Solomon Edell's second wife, to make the HaMotzi, followed by the introduction of the head table. After the formal start of the banquet, speeches follow, in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew. Speakers are: Harry Botnick, member of the presidium of Eitz Chaim, who presents a gift on its behalf; Aaron Weinstock; Rabbi Yitzchok Kerzner, of Clanton Park Synagogue; Rabbi Moses J. Burak, Rav of Beth Jacob Synagogue; Moishe Weinstock, the bride's maternal grandfather; Joseph Goldwasser, the groom's father; Solomon Edell, the bride's father; and Rabbi Samuel Schafler, the bride's paternal uncle. The speeches are followed by the Birkat Hamazon, after which more music is played until the end of the recording (interrupted).

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

Physical Condition: Tape is tail out. Tape is in good condition. Audio quality is good. No signs of mold or SBS.