Beth Israel Synagogue [textual record, architectural drawing] – 1948-1977.
Accession Number
1983-7-1
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1983-7-1
Material Format
textual record
architectural drawing
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records and other material
Date
1948-1977
Scope and Content
Accession consists of material documenting Beth Israel Synagogue in Toronto. Included are a Hebrew prayer book, a plan showing the Beth Israel Synagogue cemetery, correspondence, an inventory, a general by-law (constitution) of the Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, a journal listing members and disbursements, a folder of indentures, minutes, and other materials.
Subjects
Synagogues
Name Access
Beth Israel Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
Shaarei Shomayim (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol, 1905-1952
Address
69 McCaul Street
Source
Landmarks

Beth Hamidrash Hagadol, more commonly known as the McCaul Street Synagogue, was first established in 1887 and was originally located above a grocery store (owned by A. Broudy) at the corner of Richmond and York Streets. Due to financial instability, the location changed frequently during its early years, eventually to the top of a blacksmith shop. In 1899, a new home was purchased at the corner of Simcoe and Pearl Streets.
Address
69 McCaul Street
Time Period
1905-1952
Scope Note
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol, more commonly known as the McCaul Street Synagogue, was first established in 1887 and was originally located above a grocery store (owned by A. Broudy) at the corner of Richmond and York Streets. Due to financial instability, the location changed frequently during its early years, eventually to the top of a blacksmith shop. In 1899, a new home was purchased at the corner of Simcoe and Pearl Streets.
Jews from Russia, Galicia, Bucovina, Poland, Roumania, Latvia, Lithuania, White Russia and other countries, particpated in the establishment of the synagogue. The intenion with this synagogue was for it to be inclusive, regardless of country of origin.
History
In 1905, the enlarged congregation moved into a larger home, the former McCaul Street Methodist Church, which it quickly renovated and remodeled into a synagogue. The synagogue was renamed Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Chevra T'hilim. The shul thrived for the next 50 years on McCaul Street. In September of 1952, the synagogue and its sister synagogue Goel Tzedec amalgamated to form Beth Tzedec.
The first cantor was Yudel Breslin and in 1904, Mr. M. Shulman became the cantor. Rabbi Jacob Gordon was appointed in 1905.
Category
Architecture
Religious
Source
Landmarks
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Beth Israel Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – May 1976.
Level
Item
ID
Item 707-731
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
707-731
Material Format
graphic material
Date
May 1976
Physical Description
48 photographs : (24 negatives)
Scope and Content
Photographs include interior and exterior views of the synagogue.
Notes
Negative numbers: 9:5:12A; 9:6:14A; 9:6:15A; 9:6:16A; 9:6:17A; 9:7:18A; 9:7:19A; 9:7:20A; 9:7:21A; 10:1:22A; 10:1:23A; 10:1:25; 10:1:25A; 10:2:26A; 10:2:27A; 10:2:28A; 10:2:29A; 10:3:30; 10:3:31A; 10:3:32A; 10:3:33A; 10:4:34A; 10:4:35A; 10:4:36A.
Name Access
Beth Israel Synagogue
Husiatiner Klaus
Hushatine Kloise
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue (Edmonton) [graphic material] – 1952.
Part Of
Harold S. Kaplan fonds
Architectural projects series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 27; Series 1; File 32
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Harold S. Kaplan fonds
Architectural projects series
Level
File
Fonds
27
Series
1
File
32
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1952
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w (8 negatives) ; 21 x 26 cm and 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
9 exterior views (including the 8 negatives), 1 of the sanctuary, and 2 of a gymnasium.
Notes
Title based on inscriptions on the photographs.
Photographers: Distinctive Commercial Photography.
Name Access
Distinctive Commercial Photography
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Edmonton (Alta.)
Accession Number
2003-6-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Congregation Beth Hamidrash, Vancouver, British Columbia [graphic material, textual record] – 1977.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 3; File 27
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
3
File
27
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
12 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Vancouver (B.C.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Congregation Beth Hamidrash, Vancouver, British Columbia [textual record] – 1977.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 5; File 91
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
5
File
91
Material Format
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a flyer about the High Holiday services in 1977.
Name Access
Congregation Beth Hamidrash
Subjects
High Holidays
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Vancouver (B.C.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Exterior of Beth Israel Synagogue (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – June 1975.
Level
Item
ID
Item 575
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
575
Material Format
graphic material
Date
June 1975
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 9 x 13 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of Beth Israel Synagogue in Kingston, Ontario. The synagogue is slightly obscured by several trees.
Notes
Acquired in June 1975
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Exterior of Beth Israel Synagogue (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – Jun. 1975.
Level
Item
ID
Item 577
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
577
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Jun. 1975
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 9 x 13 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the exterior of Beth Israel Synagogue in Kingston, Ontario.
Notes
Acquired in June 1975.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Exterior of Beth Israel Synagogue (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – [194-?].
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[194-?]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print of the exterior of the Beth Israel Synagogue, located on Queen Street in Kingston, Ontario.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
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.
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1981-1-8
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Beth Israel Synagogue interior (Stratford, ON) [graphic material] – 1972.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4119
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4119
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1972
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 9 x 9 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the basement of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Stratford, Ontario.
Notes
Negative: 31:3.
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Stratford (Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-8-20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue entrance (Stratford, ON) [graphic material] – 1972.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4117
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4117
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1972
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 9 x 9 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the entrance to the Beth Israel Synagogue in Stratford, Ontario.
Notes
Negative: 31:1.
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Stratford (Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-8-20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue exterior (Stratford, ON) [graphic material] – 1972.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4116
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4116
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1972
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 9 x 9 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the exterior of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Stratford, Ontario.
Notes
Negative: 31:1.
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Stratford (Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-8-20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue, Lethbridge, Alberta [graphic material, textual record] – 1977.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 3; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
3
File
13
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
10 photographs : col. slides, b&w prints (1 negative) ; 35 mm and 12 x 19 cm
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Lethbridge (Alta.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue, Edenbridge, Saskatchewan [textual record] – 1962, 1976.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 5; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
5
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
1962, 1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two program documents from the synagogue as well as a commemorative booklet of the Jubilee Year of the Rural Municipality of Willow Creek (1962).
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Edenbridge (Sask.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue, Edenbridge, Saskatchewan [graphic material] – 1977.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 3; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
3
File
7
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
11 photographs : b&w and col. (9 slides) ; 29 x 9 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
47 Range Avenue, 15 mi. North of Bircksby
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Edenbridge (Sask.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Canada Israel Committee at Beth David Synagogue [graphic material] – 9 Sept. 1970.
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Events and organizations series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 18; Series 3; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Events and organizations series
Level
File
Fonds
18
Series
3
File
11
Material Format
graphic material
Date
9 Sept. 1970
Physical Description
3 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of three images of the Canada Israel Committee addressing a large crowd at Beth David Synagogue in Toronto.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Exterior sign of Beth Israel Synagogue (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – Jun. 1975.
Level
Item
ID
Item 576
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
576
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Jun. 1975
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 9 x 13 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the exterior sign of Beth Israel Synagogue in Kingston, Ontario.
Notes
Acquired in June 1975.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Signs and signboards
Synagogues
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Zionist meeting at Beth Israel Synagogue (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – [193-].
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[193-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a Zionist meeting in the basement of Beth Israel Synagogue, located on Queen Street in Kingston. The individuals are seated at several banquet tables and there are streamers hanging from the ceiling. Some of the people in the photo are from Belleville.
Notes
Credit: Abramsky family.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Dinners and dining
Meetings
Zionism
Repro Restriction
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.
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1981-1-8
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday school (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – March 1941.
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
March 1941
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the children of the Beth Israel Sunday school class in Kingston, Ontario, standing on the steps of the synagogue.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Religious education
Students
Repro Restriction
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.
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1982-5-6
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Yahrzeit board, Beth Israel Synagogue (Stratford, ON) [graphic material] – 1972.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4120
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4120
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1972
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 9 x 9 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the Yahrzeit board at the Beth Israel Synagogue in Stratford, Ontario.
Notes
Negative: 31:2.
Places
Stratford (Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-8-20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue, Vancouver, British Columbia [graphic material, textual record] – 1977.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 3; File 25
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
3
File
25
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
16 photographs : col. slides, (1) b&w print ; 35 mm and 12 x 9 cm
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Vancouver (B.C.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue, Halifax, Nova Scotia [graphic material, textual record] – 1978.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Eastern Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 4; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Eastern Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
4
File
3
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
36 photographs : col. slides, b&w prints ; 35 mm and 12 x 9 cm
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Halifax (N.S.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue, Halifax, Nova Scotia [textual record] – 1957-[ca. 1960].
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 5; File 14
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
5
File
14
Material Format
textual record
Date
1957-[ca. 1960]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains Souvenir Dedication Programme from 1957 and an information brochure.
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Halifax (N.S.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue, Vancouver, British Columbia [textual record, architectural drawing] – 1958, 1971.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 5; File 89
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
5
File
89
Material Format
textual record
architectural drawing
Date
1958, 1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
4 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
File contains copied newspaper article, "Congregation Beth Israel - Centre of Conservative Judaism," from the Jewish Western Bulletin, and blueprints from 1971 renovations.
Name Access
Beth Israel Synagogue
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Vancouver (B.C.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Beth Jacob Synagogue [graphic material] – 1959.
Level
Item
ID
Item 46
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
46
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1959
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of one black-and-white photograph of a sketch by Aba Bayefsky of the Beth Jacob Synagogue on Henry Street.
Name Access
Bayefsky, Aba, 1923-2001
Beth Jacob Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Henry Street (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Beth Jacob Synagogue [textual record] – [196-].
Part Of
Lipa Green fonds
Organizations series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 20; Series 3; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Lipa Green fonds
Organizations series
Level
File
Fonds
20
Series
3
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
[196-]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a program book for the play "Carmen Cohen" presented by the Beth Jacob Synagogue Players.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Jacob Synagogue [graphic material, textual record] – 1997.
Accession Number
2015-11-8
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2015-11-8
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Physical Description
ca. 83 photographs : b&w and col. (56 negatives) ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
7 cm of textual records
Date
1997
Scope and Content
Accession consists of records related to the planning and production of a centenary journal and dinner in honour of the 100th anniversary of The Beth Jacob V’anshe Drildz Congregation. Included are submissions for the journal including a detailed history of the Beth Jacob Synagogue, print proofs of the journal, congratulatory letters from politicians and Jewish organizations and congratulatory ads. In addition there are copies of speeches from the dinner held on June 26, 1997, a sample of the invitation and general planning correspondence.
Photographs taken for the journal feature exterior shots of the Beth Jacob Synagogue on Henry St and Wilmington and interior shots of the Bimah, Aron ha-kodesh, stained glass windows, sanctuary from the Wilmington Street location along with clergy, members of the sisterhood and brotherhood, presidents and others involved in the synagogue.
Administrative History
Beth Jacob congregation was founded in 1897 and was located in three different locations in St. John’s Ward before the land at 23 Henry Street was purchased in 1919. Known as the Henry Street Shul or the Polishe Shul, the new purpose-built synagogue was dedicated in 1922. The dedication ceremonies attracted so many onlookers that the police had to be called in to manage the crowds.
The synagogue could accommodate up to 800 worshippers – 500 in the men’s section and 300 in the women’s balcony. According to Orthodox tradition, men and women sit separately during synagogue services. Its neo-Romanesque design was typical of other North American synagogues of the period that borrowed heavily from church architecture, often featured arched entranceways, rose windows and twin towers. Its vaulted ceiling was capped by a massive central dome and four smaller ones. It boasted a mikvah (ritual bath) in its basement as well as an assembly hall, a smaller chapel, a brick sukkah and a caretaker’s apartment. The synagogue’s intricately carved Aron ha-kodesh and Bimah were also designed by Brown and were removed in the mid 1960s when the congregation relocated to its current location in North York. The building was sold and converted into the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church.
Benjamin Brown considered Beth Jacob Synagogue to be his crowning achievement. It was the first synagogue in Toronto (perhaps Canada) to be designed by a Jewish architect and signified the Jewish community’s increased confidence in its new generation of emerging professionals.
Subjects
Anniversaries
Synagogues
Name Access
Beth Jacob Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Beth Tikvah Synagogue [textual record] – 2011-2012.
Accession Number
2017-1-7
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-1-7
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
2011-2012
Scope and Content
Accession consists of two editions of Hakol bulletin published by Beth Tikvah and dated September/October 2011 and November/December 2011. Contents of the bulletins are messages from the rabbi and president, Sisterhood and Men's Club, activities, programs, donations, bereavements, as well as paid advertisements. Inserted in the November/December edition is a letter from Maurice Kulik, president, addressed to the members, informing them of proposed amendments to their constitution for consideration at the AGM. Also included is a flyer promoting their Pre-Hanukkah Choral concert on December 11, 2011.
Subjects
Synagogue bulletins
Name Access
Beth Tikvah Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Beth Tzedec Synagogue [textual record] – 1977.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Affiliated organizations sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 3-4; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Affiliated organizations sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
3-4
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains correspondence concerning lectures and activities at Beth Tzedec and the coordination of assistance from Sam Resnick on behalf of the Committee for Soviet Jewry. Also included with materials is a notice of a lecture series by Professor Irwin Cotler at Beth Tzedec Synagogue.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Wedding of R.A.F. couple at Beth Israel Synagogue (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – 1943.
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1943
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative); 16 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This copy photograph of a young couple after their civil marriage ceremony which took place in the synagogue basement. The couple promised their parents they would be married properly as soon as they were stationed near a Jewish community. The groom was stationed at Norman Rogers air drome. Rabbi Ben Zion Steindel, the first Hillel director in Kingston, is in the second row.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Great Britain. Royal Air Force
Subjects
Newlyweds
Repro Restriction
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.
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1981-6-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Exterior of Beth Israel Synagogue, Centre Street (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – 19 Mar. 1978.
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
19 Mar. 1978
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a photograph of the exterior of Beth Israel Synagogue located on Centre Street in Kingston, Ontario.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Physical Condition
This photograph has faded considerably over time.
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Beth Israel Anshei Minsk Synagogue, 1920-present
Address
10 St Andrew Street
Source
Landmarks
Address
10 St Andrew Street
Time Period
1930
History
It was founded by poor Jewish immigrants from Russia (mostly Minsk) in 1912. The current Byzantine Revival building was completed in 1930. The congregation has had only three full-time rabbis: Meyer Levy (1916–1921), Meyer Zimmerman (1940–1954), and Shmuel Spero, who has served from 1988 to the present. It is the only Orthodox synagogue in downtown Toronto with a full-time rabbi, and the only one that holds daily services.
Category
Religious
Source
Landmarks
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Wedding of Syd & Echo Silverman in Beth Israel Synagogue (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1909].
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1909]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm
Notes
Photograph is a copy.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Silverman, Echo
Silverman, Syd
Subjects
Weddings
Repro Restriction
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.
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-3-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Beth Israel Synagogue Thursday night dance for servicemen (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – Dec. 1943.
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Dec. 1943
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print of a group of servicemen in uniform and women seated inside the Beth Israel Synagogue in Kingston, Ontario.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
Repro Restriction
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.
Places
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-3-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
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State of Israel Bonds dinner, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 28 Oct. 1960.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5031
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5031
Material Format
graphic material
Date
28 Oct. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of a group of women from the Beth Sholom Sisterhood holding State of Israel Bonds scrolls of honour at a State of Israel Bonds event at the synagogue. Fourth from left is Miss Israel, the guest of honour alongside Marlene Dietrich. Marlene Dietrich had toured Israel in 1960.
Notes
Graphic Artists.
Name Access
State of Israel Bonds
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
Miss Israel
Dietrich, Marlene
Subjects
Beauty contestants
Fund raising
Motion picture actors and actresses
Synagogues
Places
Eglinton Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
State of Israel Bonds dinner, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 28 Oct. 1960.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5032
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5032
Material Format
graphic material
Date
28 Oct. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Marlene Dietrich speaking at a podium at a State of Israel Bonds dinner at Beth Sholom Synagogue. Seated on the extreme right is Miss Israel. Marlene Dietrich had toured Israel in 1960.
Notes
Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
State of Israel Bonds
Miss Israel
Dietrich, Marlene
Subjects
Beauty contestants
Fund raising
Motion picture actors and actresses
Places
Eglinton Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
State of Israel Bonds dinner, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 28 Oct. 1960.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5033
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5033
Material Format
graphic material
Date
28 Oct. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Marlene Deitrich at the podium accepting a gift of a necklace from the Beth Sholom Sisterhood at a State of Israel Bonds dinner. Dietrich had toured Israel in 1960.
Notes
Photo by Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
State of Israel Bonds
Dietrich, Marlene
Subjects
Beauty contestants
Fund raising
Motion picture actors and actresses
Places
Eglinton Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
State of Israel Bonds dinner, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 28 Oct. 1960.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5034
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5034
Material Format
graphic material
Date
28 Oct. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of a Marlene Dietrich and John Devor standing behind a podium at a State of Israel Bonds dinner at Beth Sholom Synagogue.
Notes
Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
State of Israel Bonds
Dietrich, Marlene
Devor, John
Subjects
Fund raising
Motion picture actors and actresses
Synagogues
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
State of Israel Bonds dinner, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 28 Oct. 1960.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5035
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5035
Material Format
graphic material
Date
28 Oct. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Marlene Dietrich with a group of women from the Beth Sholom Sisterhood at a State of Israel Bonds dinner. Dietrich had toured Israel in 1960.
Notes
Graphic Artists
Name Access
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
State of Israel Bonds
Dietrich, Marlene
Subjects
Fund raising
Motion picture actors and actresses
Women
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
State of Israel Bonds dinner, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 28 Oct. 1960.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5036
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5036
Material Format
graphic material
Date
28 Oct. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of a woman from Beth Sholom's Sisterhood and Miss Israel at a State of Israel Bonds dinner.
Notes
Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
State of Israel Bonds
Miss Israel
Subjects
Beauty contestants
Fund raising
Women
Places
Eglinton Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
State of Israel Bonds dinner, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – 28 Oct. 1960.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5038
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5038
Material Format
graphic material
Date
28 Oct. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Miss Israel and Marlene Dietrich with three other women from the Beth Sholom Sisterhood at the State of Israel Bonds dinner.
Notes
Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
State of Israel Bonds
Miss Israel
Dietrich, Marlene
Subjects
Beauty contestants
Fund raising
Motion picture actors and actresses
Places
Eglinton Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue interior, showing bimah, and ark (Stratford, ON) [graphic material] – 1972.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4118
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4118
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1972
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 9 x 9 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of the basement of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Stratford, Ontario. Pictured is the bimah and ark.
Notes
Negative: 31:2.
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Stratford (Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-8-20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Israel Synagogue & Community Hall, Trout Lake, Quebec [graphic material] – 1978.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Quebec synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 1; File 67
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Quebec synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
1
File
67
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1978
Physical Description
4 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Tzedec Synagogue - Toronto [textual record] – 1967.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Civil and Human Rights Legislation sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 5-4-1; File 114
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Civil and Human Rights Legislation sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-1
File
114
Material Format
textual record
Date
1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of copies of the Beth Tzedec Bulletin and correspondence regarding the scheduling of Louis Lomax as a speaker.
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth El Synagogue, Newfoundland [textual record] – 1980-1983.
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 28-22; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
28-22
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1980-1983
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and material related to programs at Beth El Synagogue in Newfoundland.
Name Access
Beth El Synagogue (St. John's, N.L.)
Subjects
Synagogues
Places
St. John's (N.L.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Sholom Synagogue bulletin [textual record] – 1967.
Part Of
Larry Becker collection
Level
File
ID
Fonds 34; File 27
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Larry Becker collection
Level
File
Fonds
34
File
27
Material Format
textual record
Date
1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a Beth Sholom Synagogue centennial bulletin celebrating Canada's 100th birthday.
Subjects
Synagogue bulletins
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Am Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1978].
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 99; Item 88
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
99
Item
88
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1978]
Physical Description
1 slide : col. ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
This photograph is an exterior view of the synagogue.
Name Access
Beth Am Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
Temple Beth Am
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Accession Number
1980-6-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Beth Am Synagogue, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1978].
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 99; Item 89
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
99
Item
89
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1978]
Physical Description
1 slide : col. ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
This photograph is an exterior view of the synagogue.
Name Access
Beth Am Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
Temple Beth Am
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Accession Number
1980-6-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Knesseth Israel Synagogue [textual record] – [1910?]-[1930?].
Accession Number
2004-1-7
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2004-1-7
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 ledger
Date
[1910?]-[1930?]
Scope and Content
Accession consists of the pinkus for the Knesseth Israel Synagogue. Material is in Hebrew and Yiddish.
Name Access
Knesseth Israel (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Adas Israel Synagogue [multiple media] – 1958-2008.
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Level
Series
Fonds
4
Series
5
Material Format
multiple media
Date
1958-2008
Physical Description
21 cm of textual records and other material
Admin History/Bio
Adas Israel is an orthodox congregation that was founded in the 1920s. The original building was on Cannon Street in downtown Hamilton. After the arrival of Rabbi Morton Green in 1958, a decision was made to move the synagogue to the western suburbs of Hamilton. The new building was built in 1961 and also included the Hamilton Hebrew Academy Day School. Since its move, synagogue membership has increased from 75 families to 350 families. Sol Edell became a member in 1966 after he married Celia Hoffman who was a member of the congregation. He did not attend the synagogue and had no regular involvement but did supervise a number synagogue renovation projects.
Custodial History
The material in this series was originally collected by the Hoffman family who were members of the congregation in the 1960s. Sol Edell became a member of the congregation after his marriage to Celia Hoffman in 1966. After her death in 1973, he inherited the material that she had collected and he continued to receive material from the congregation since he maintained his membership until his death in 2000.
Scope and Content
Series consists of correspondence, blueprints, photographs, audiotapes and films relating to the establishment and construction of the new synagogue in 1961. It also includes correspondence and anniversary books documenting a variety of synagogue activities such as the dedication of the synagogue and a tribute dinner honouring Rabbi Mordechai Green. Also included are synagogue bulletins from 1958 to 2000. The series is made up of 6 sub series: Building, Clergy, Religious, Programmes, Administration and Finance, and Publications.
Notes
Physical description note: includes 27 photographs, 3 audio reels, 1 film reel, 15 architectural drawings, and 1 key.
Name Access
Green, Morton, Rabbi
Hoffman, Celia
Hamilton Hebrew Academy Day School
Subjects
Architecture
Education
Synagogues
Source
Archival Descriptions