Part Of
Board of Jewish Education fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 48; Series 4; File 290
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Board of Jewish Education fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
48
Series
4
File
290
Material Format
textual record
Date
1977-1995
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
1979-11-12
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1979-11-12
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 volume
Date
1979
Scope and Content
Accession consists of a Shaarei Shomayim jubilee book, the First Fifty Years.
MG_RG
MG3 A31
Subjects
Synagogues
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1981-5-6
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1981-5-6
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records
Date
[197-]
Scope and Content
Accession consists of material documenting Shaarei Shomayim's youth program. Included are bulletins, correspondence, ephemera, and other records.
MG_RG
MG3 A31
Subjects
Synagogues
Youth
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1979-9-34
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1979-9-34
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
1967-1972
Scope and Content
Accession consists of one program for the dedication of a mural by Ronald Satok at the Shomrai Shaboth Synagogue, a twentieth testimonial dinner book honouring Rabbi Gedalia Felder, and a letter to the membership about a booklet written by Rabbi I. Rabinowitch of Montreal.
MG_RG
MG 3 A 11
Subjects
Dedication services
Synagogues
Name Access
Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue
Felder, Gedalia
Rabinowitch, I.
Satok, Ronald
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
David Pinkus fonds
Mount Sinai Memorial Park and Mount Sinai Cemetery Association series
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation Cemetery file
Level
File
Fonds
138
Series
7
File
12
Material Format
textual record
Date
1991-1997
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of draft copies of a certificate of interment rights, a lot reservation agreement, and an offer to purchase.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
2008-2-1
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-2-1
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
2008
Scope and Content
Accession consists of two copies of the dedication programme for Congregation Darchei Noam's new building on Sheppard Avenue in Toronto. The dedication took place from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2008.
Administrative History
Darchei Noam, Toronto's Reconstructionist Synagogue, is a close-knit community of over 340 families, which has been in operation for over 30 years. Religious services are traditional in form, and progressive and egalitarian in content. Members participate in leading services, chanting Torah, or presenting a D'var Torah. Women and men participate equally in all areas of synagogue life.
Subjects
Dedication services
Reconstructionist Judaism
Synagogues
Name Access
Congregation Darchei Noam (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Sheppard Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Ontario synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 2; File 90
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Ontario synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
2
File
90
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1979
Physical Description
63 photographs : col. slides, b&w and col. prints, b&w negatives ; 12 x 9 cm and smaller
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (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
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 3; File 52
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
3
File
52
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
5 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
Yorkton (Sask.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Julius P. Katz fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 55; Series 2; File 191
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Julius P. Katz fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
55
Series
2
File
191
Material Format
textual record
Date
[1946?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
This file consists of a notice announcing the broadcast by Rabbi Dr. Judah Washer sponsored by Shaarei Shomayim Congregation.
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 3; File 47
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
3
File
47
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 drawing ; 18 x 13 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
Winnipeg (Man.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
2021-5-3
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2021-5-3
Material Format
textual record (electronic)
Physical Description
69.5 MB of records in electronic form
Date
2020-2021
Scope and Content
Accession consists of material documenting Shaari Shomayim's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included are promotional materials for various online events and several of the congregation's bulletins.
Subjects
COVID-19 (Disease)
Synagogues
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Ontario synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 2; File 39
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Ontario synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
2
File
39
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1979
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
25 photographs : col. slides, b&w prints, (1) b&w negatives ; 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
Thunder Bay (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 2; File 435
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
2
File
435
Material Format
textual record
Date
1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogues
Access Restriction
Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Accession Number
2005-2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 99; Item 15
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
99
Item
15
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1978]
Physical Description
1 slide : col. ; 35 mm
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
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
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 99; Item 14
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
99
Item
14
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1978]
Physical Description
1 slide : col. ; 35 mm
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
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
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 99; Item 16
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
George Morrison fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
99
Item
16
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1978]
Physical Description
1 slide : col. ; 35 mm
Name Access
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
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
Level
Item
ID
Item 948
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
948
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[195-]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Shaarei Shomayim School students and the teacher, Mr. Novak.
Subjects
Schools
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Accession Number
1975-12-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
1980-12-7
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1980-12-7
Material Format
object
Physical Description
1 stone artifact : granite ; 40 x 40 cm
Date
[194-?]
Scope and Content
Accession consists of the cornerstone from the Pontypool Synagogue, ca. 1940s. The stone is granite, black and grey and measures 40 x 40 cm. There is a carved inscription and a rough border. The inscription reads: In memory of our beloved parents Abraham and Sarah Crystal.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Places
Pontypool (Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Level
Item
ID
Item 3680
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
3680
Material Format
graphic material
Date
26 Oct. 1975
Physical Description
1 photograph
Name Access
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Places
University Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1983-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Personal series
Life cycle and family events sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 4; Series 1-5; File 21
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Personal series
Life cycle and family events sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
4
Series
1-5
File
21
Material Format
textual record
Date
1949-1995
Physical Description
4 cm folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of benchers colleced by Sol Edell at weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other events. Of note is a bencher from the dedication of the Shaarei Shomayim Congregation's dedication (1949), a bencher from Clanton Park Synagogue, and a souvenir bencher from the Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto.
Name Access
Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto
Shaarei Tefillah Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
3
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
4
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Rabbi Morton Green (left) presenting Max Hoffman with the Citation of Honour at the Adas Israel Synagogue dedication ceremony.
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
5
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Identified in the photograph is Saumel Katz (second from the left) and Max Hoffman (fourth from the left).
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
6
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
7
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21x 25 cm
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 6; File 9; Item 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
6
File
9
Item
1
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Identified in the photograph is (left to right): [?], [?], Sol Edell, Mrs. Fine, Dolly Edell, [?], and [?].
Notes
Photographer unknown.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 6; File 9; Item 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
6
File
9
Item
2
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Identified in the photograph is (left to right): Mrs. Wolfson, L. Wolfson, S. Hofstedter, [?], Mrs. Fine, [?], [?], and [?].
Notes
Photographer unknown.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 6; File 9; Item 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
6
File
9
Item
3
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Notes
Photographer unknown.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 6; File 9; Item 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Clanton Park Synagogue series
Dedication ceremony, photographs file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
6
File
9
Item
4
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Notes
Photographer unknown.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
8
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21x 25 cm
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
9
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21x 25 cm
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 10
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
10
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21x 25 cm
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
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
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
11
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 document
Subjects
Synagogue dedication services
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 1550
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1550
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1915]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print depicting the exterior of the Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario.
Name Access
Shaarey Shomayim Congregation (Thunder Bay, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Original owned by Manitoba Archives, Jewish Historical Society of Western Canada collection. Please credit accordingly.
Places
Thunder Bay (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-4-8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Nov. 1977
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a colour photograph of the interior of Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Pictured is the bimah and the aron kodesh.
Notes
This photograph is very dark.
Name Access
Shaarey Shomayim Congregation (Thunder Bay, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogues
Places
Thunder Bay (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Nov. 1977
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a colour photograph of the interior of Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Two men and a young boy are pictured at the bimah.
Notes
This photograph is very dark.
Name Access
Shaarey Shomayim Congregation (Thunder Bay, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogues
Places
Thunder Bay (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
1986-9-2
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1986-9-2
Material Format
object
textual record
graphic material
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
7 photographs
artifacts
Date
1908-1970
Scope and Content
Accession consists of textual records, graphic materials, and artifacts documenting the Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue in Fort William (Thunder Bay) and the Jewish community of Thunder Bay. The records include a brass menorah and shivisi from the Synagogue, along with a wooden tablet of the ten commandments (1920s); a marriage register (1908-1951); a minute book of the chevra kadisha (1913-1986); B'nai Brith Lodge membership registration books, minute books, a dues book, and a framed citation (1911-1970); and several photographs including the Jewish community's float for the coronation of King George VI, the turning of the sod for the new synagogue, the B'nai Brith Lodge annual picnic in Port Arthur and a meeting honouring Jewish servicemen of the Second World War, and three portraits of the Synagogue's honourary presidents.
MG_RG
MG 2 B 1ii
MG 3 B 23
Subjects
Communities
Synagogues
Name Access
Shaarey Shomayim Congregation (Thunder Bay, Ont.)
Places
Thunder Bay, Ont.
Source
Archival Accessions
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Nov. 1977
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a colour photograph of the exterior of Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue in Thunder Bay, Ontario. There are two men standing near the front entrance.
Name Access
Shaarey Shomayim Congregation (Thunder Bay, Ont.)
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Thunder Bay (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Special events and projects sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 28-18; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Special events and projects sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
28-18
File
18
Material Format
moving images
textual record
Date
1985, 2006
Physical Description
1 folder textual records
2 DVDs and other material.
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence, press releases, invitations, and DVD and VHS recordings related to the dedication ceremony of the Holocaust Education Centre. One DVD and the video cassette includes a recording of a speech by Gerda Frieberg at the Holocaust Education Centre.
Notes
Physical description note: includes one video cassette and two audio cassettes.
Name Access
Frieberg, Gerda, 1925-
Subjects
Dedication services
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 1883
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1883
Material Format
graphic material
Date
5 Aug. 1934
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 58 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a panoramic photograph of veterans and synagogue members standing in front of Goel Tzedec Synagogue, University Avenue, Toronto to mark the consecration and dedication of branch banners and flags
Name Access
Royal Canadian Legion
Allenby, Viscount
Subjects
Dedication services
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.
Related Material
See Fonds 74
Places
University Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1974-006
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
2017-1-9
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-1-9
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
2011-2012
Scope and Content
Accession consists of three "The Shofar" bulletins, dated September-October 2011, November-December 2011 and January-February 2012. Contents of the bulletins contain a list of the Board of Directors, message from the Rabbi, Youth Group news, Adult Education programs, calendar of events, updates from the Social Action Committee, yahrzeits, birthdays, anniversaries, birth announcements as well as paid advertisements.
Subjects
Synagogue bulletins
Name Access
Shaarei-Beth El Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-6-4
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-6-4
Material Format
object
Physical Description
1 sign : metal mounted on wood ; 711 x 38 cm
Date
[between 1902 and 1936]
Scope and Content
This accession consists of one metal sign with a brown border, green and black hebrew writing and a green and black Star of David. The sign is from the original Shaarei Tzedec Congregation on Centre Avenue in Toronto and reads: “Congregation Shaarei Tzedek, prayer services are held daily, morning and evening, everyone is welcome!”
Descriptive Notes
Shaarei Tzedek Congregation
Subjects
Signs and signboards
Synagogues
Name Access
Congregation Shaarei Tzedec (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Centre Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 3; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Western Canada synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
3
File
6
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
14 photographs : (13 col. slides) ; 12 x 9 cm and 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
Calgary (Alta.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 5; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
5
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains one photograph (page from a book).
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
Calgary (Alta.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 5; File 82
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
5
File
82
Material Format
textual record
Date
[1962?]-1963
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains an information brochure and copied pictures from The Canadian Architect.
Name Access
Shaarei Tefillah Congregation (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
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Board of Jewish Education fonds
School files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 48; Series 5; File 167
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Board of Jewish Education fonds
School files series
Level
File
Fonds
48
Series
5
File
167
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1981
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 949
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
949
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a copy photograph of Mr. Prasov's grade three class at Shaarei Shomayim School.
Subjects
Students
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Accession Number
1975-12-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Jewish communal series
Other Jewish organizations sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 51; Series 9-8; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Jewish communal series
Other Jewish organizations sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
51
Series
9-8
File
18
Material Format
graphic material
Date
4 Dec. 1988
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens attending a Shaarei Shomayim Brotherhood event. Identified in the photograph are Phil Givens, Ben Stark, and Sam Sable.
Notes
Photograph is by L.E. Kernerman (Toronto)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Nov. 1977
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a colour photograph of the exterior of Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue in Thunder Bay, Ontario. There are two men standing near the front entrance.
Name Access
Shaarey Shomayim Congregation (Thunder Bay, Ont.)
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Thunder Bay (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5; Item 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Adas Israel Synagogue series
Building sub-series
Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone file
Level
Item
Fonds
4
Series
5-1
File
5
Item
1
Material Format
graphic material
Date
22 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of the crowd gathered outside Adas Israel Synagogue for its dedication ceremony.
Notes
Photograph is by Aron Studio.
Name Access
Green, Morton, Rabbi
Hoffman, Max
Katz, Samuel
Subjects
Crowds
Synagogue dedication services
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