- Accession Number
- 2020-12-4
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2020-12-4
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 2 web pages (WARC)
- Date
- 2020
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of material documenting No Silence on Race. Included are two web pages. The first web page was created in Google Forms and is titled "No Silence on Race: An open letter from Black Jews, Non-Black Jews of colour, and our allies to Jewish organizations in Canada." The letter is dated 30 June 2020 and is signed by Sara Yacobi-Harris, Akilah Allen-Silverstein, and Daisy Moriyama. The second web page is taken from Niv's Weekly Picks and is titled "Lessons from the Kosher Section." The piece is dated 18 November 2020 and is by Yoni Belete.
- Administrative History
- On 30 June 2020, No Silence on Race addressed an open letter "from Black Jews, non-Black Jews of colour, and our allies to Jewish congregations, federations, foundations, organizations, nonprofits and initiatives," urging the latter to "uphold the tenets of justice and equality and to commit to the creation of a truly anti-racist, inclusive and equitable Jewish community." To that end, the authors of the letter—Sara Yacobi-Harris, Akilah Allen-Silverstein, and Daisy Moriyama—devised nine pillars "intended to support Jewish congregations, federations, foundations, organizations, nonprofits and initiatives in their transformation towards greater inclusivity and equity." Those nine pillars were: allyship; education; Indigenous education and relationship building; equity consultancy; employment and recruimtnet; equity, inclusion, anti-racism advisory; Jews of colour leadership strategy; programming/events/partnerships; amplify the voices of Jews of colour in Canada.
- As of 21 January 2021, the No Silence on Race team consisted of Sara Yacobi-Harris, Akilah Allen-Silverstein, and Yoni Belete. Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, the Koffler Centre of the Arts, CJPAC, Hillel Ontario, Secular Synagogue, the Toronto Jewish Film Foundation, Shoresh, JQT Vancouver, Lishma, the Miles Nadal JCC, Mazon Canada, the First Narayever Congregation, and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto had issued statements in response to the open letter, extracts of which are viewable on the No Silence on Race website.
- 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
- Jews of Colour (JOC)
- Multicultural Judaism
- Jewish diversity
- Name Access
- Allen-Silverstein, Akilah
- Belete, Yoni
- Moriyama, Daisy
- No Silence on Race
- Yacobi-Harris, Sara
- Places
- Canada
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Part Of
- Jewish Family Welfare Bureau fonds
- Conferences series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 87
- Series
- 19
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 21 Sept. 1938
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of one conference invitation for the Toronto League for Race Betterment.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Julius P. Katz fonds
- Reliable Tobacco series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 55
- Series
- 5
- File
- 7
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1950-1959
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a collection of miscellany related to the business. Included are: a receipt from Roat's Glass and Mirror Company, a letter from Katz to Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4 copies of a list of tobacco jobbers in Toronto, a catalogue and order form for Parker's pens and a booklet of blank order forms from The Reliable Tobacco Co. Ltd.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Public relations sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-21
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1977-2009
- Physical Description
- 5 cm of textual records
- 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of records documenting the public relations work of the Holocaust Centre. Records include meeting minutes, correspondence, press releases, flyers, and Holocaust Centre publications.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- Central Region sous-fonds
- Subject files series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 221
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1964
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of lists of guests to an Ambassador's lunch, lists of public relations meetings, photostats of newspaper articles, minutes of meetings and agendas, drafts of letters to the editor and correspondence concerning public relations programming.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- Central Region sous-fonds
- Subject files series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 222
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1965
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of correspondence concerning meetings and programmes, lists of guests to a programme on hate, minutes of meetings, notices, speeches and editorial essays, contact lists of journalists, newspaper editors and publishers.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- Central Region sous-fonds
- Subject files series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 223
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1965-1969
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of correspondence between committee members, drafts of opinion editorial essays, press releases, memoranda and a list of public relations committee meetings, and minutes of meetings.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
- Public Relations series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 5
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1976-1977
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting the opening of the YM-YWHA Koffler Centre of the Arts. Included is correspondence with Marvelle Koffler regarding the development of a communications program for the KCOA, and newspaper clippings highlighting the opening and dedication of the KCOA.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
- Public relations series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1976-2006
- Physical Description
- 13 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records documenting public relations for the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Included are newpaper clippings reporting on the Koffler Gallery art exhibits, theatre and dance productions at the Leah Posluns Theatre and summer programs for children. Also included are letters to Marvelle Koffler regarding proposed public relations programming for the KCOA, a proposal for outreach and marketing within the community, and a news release announcing the appointment of Lori Starr as the new executive director of the KCOA.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
- Community Relations Committee series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 17
- Series
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1938-1978, 1991
- Physical Description
- 6.5 m of textual records
- 15 photographs
- Admin History/Bio
- The Joint Community Relations Committee was created in 1938 by the Canadian Jewish Congress, Central Region and the Toronto Lodge B’nai Brith. It was originally named the Joint Public Relations Committee and was responsible for combating antisemitism in Ontario. Public statements, by agreement, were made only by the Canadian Jewish Congress as B’nai Brith recognized the uniqueness of its national constitution. The committee was led by lay leaders from the community and a staff representative from the CJC. Shortly thereafter, similar committees were set up in Montreal and in Western Canada, and soon a National Joint Community Relations Committee was established.
- The committee played a key role in achieving the early anti-discrimination act of 1944, and the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1951, leading to the Human Rights Code of today. It was prominent in the action against the spread of sectarian religious teachings in the public schools and took the lead in pressing for legislation against the dissemination of racial hatred. It acted for the preservation of religious and human rights and worked with numerous religious, fraternal and ethnic organizations in the wider community. The committee also investigated and acted upon all complaints of discrimination, antisemitism and other such incidents. They supplied Jewish and secular schools with educational materials including pamphlets and books, and conducted intercultural and inter-religious work in the community through organized lectures, seminars, institutes, and plenary sessions.
- The committee was composed of equal representation from both the Canadian Jewish Congress, and the B’nai Brith. The money for the operation of the Committee was first provided by both organizations, however, in a 1947 agreement between the National CJC and B’nai Brith Canada, the parties stated that the finances for the committee would be raised in the name of the CJC, with B’nai Brith agreeing to make “token” contributions and co-operate with Congress’ fundraising campaign. As well, the professional staff and support persons for the committee, along with their salaries, came solely from the Central Region CJC.
- The executive director (also referred to as the executive secretary) was the primary staff person responsible for carrying out the policy and activities of the JPRC, which included preparing press releases, liaisoning with affiliated groups, organizations, individuals, journalists, government representatives and any others wanting or needing information on issues relating to the JPRC’s work. The executive director acted as the recording secretary at all committee meetings and was the keeper of all official documents.
- Around 1978, due in part to the earlier creation of the B’nai Brith’s League for Human Rights in 1970, the Canadian Jewish Congress and the B’nai Brith terminated their joint relationship with the committee. At the time, the CJC felt that B’nai Brith was playing a dual role in advocacy through the League and through the JPRC. B’nai Brith, in turn, felt that the CJC was shutting out the B’nai Brith’s voice. Nevertheless, the “Joint” was not dropped from the name until around 1991.
- In 2011 the Community Relations Committee ceased to exist when the CJC Ontario office was closed and the functions of the CJC were folded into the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).
- Committee name changes were:
Community Relations Committee, CJC, Ontario Region (ca. 1991-2011)
Joint Community Relations Committee, CJC, Ontario Region (ca. 1978-ca. 1991)
Joint Community Relations Committee, Central Region (1962-1978)
Joint Community Relations Committee, (1938-1962)
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of five sub-series. Sub-series 1 contains the agendas, minutes and associated documentation supporting meetings of the Community Relations Committee. Sub-series 2 contains speeches , publications, press releases and reports presented and/or distributed by the Committee. Sub-series 3 consists of case files documenting the Committee's activities of combating specific antisemitism and Holocaust-denying activities in Canada. Extensive documentation about Ernst Zundel is included Sub-series 4 contains 9 sub-sub-series documenting various categories of research files accumulated by the Committee. Sub-series 5 contains the general office records of the Committee and includes correspondence and memos of the Executive Director and records providing insight to the internal organization and management of the Committee's internal functions.
- For more details see descriptions within the scope and contents notes at the sub-series and sub-sub-series levels.
- Notes
- Previously processed and cited a MG8 S
- Physical extent note: when originally listed in 1988, this series contained about 20.5 metres of textual records. When partial processing and reorganization had been completed in 2013, 14 metres had been culled because those documents were duplicates, newspaper clippings, created by outside agencies or maintained in other agencies.
- Associated material note:Library and Archives of Canada holds the records for the National B’nai Brith which does contain 30cm of material on the National Joint Community Relations Committee. The Canadian Jewish Congress National Archives in Montreal holds the records for the National Joint Community Relations Committee, which contains some files on the Ontario Region, as they reported to the National office. The whereabouts of the B’nai Brith records pertaining to the Central Region activities are currently unknown.
- Subjects
- Committees
- Arrangement
- Because records in this series had been previously organized in a manner that proved difficult for use by archivists and researchers, the records, during 2010 and 2011, were totally rearranged and described to comply with RAD standards, to provide ease of access by researchers, and to fully reflect the activities and organizational history of the Community Relations Committee of the Canadian Jewish Congress during and after the period when it was a joint committee with the B'Nai Brith.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Special, ad-hoc and temporary committees series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 16
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1969-1970
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- This committee was formed to explore better methods to renew Toronto Jewish Community financial support for Israel.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of minutes of meetings of the committee..
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
- Jewish Book Fair series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 7
- File
- 24
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records docmenting the Jewish Book Fair. Included in the file is a Canadian bookseller contact list, press release and followup contact list, project wrap briefing for 2008 and email discussing the Koffler Centre's interest in expanding beyond the Canadian Jewish Book Awards and the Book Fair into other literary offerings.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
- Toronto Section series
- Communication Portfolio sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 38
- Series
- 7-4
- File
- 10
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1981-1983
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records of the public relations portfolio of newsclippings and other publicity items for the period 1981-83. The material promotes Toronto Section members' volunteerism and programs offered in the community. Most address the Jewish disabled, (physically and mentally) in the Toronto community and the programs and assistance Toronto Section members are providing them.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Photographic and audiovisual collection series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 27
- File
- 48
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- ca. 1974-1978
- Physical Description
- 104 slides : col. ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of 104 35 mm slides of photos for public relations use. Categories include the Association of Senior Clubs, YMHA, Hebrew Re-establishment Centre, Creative Living Centre, Co-ordinated Services for Jewish Elderly, Meals on Wheels, Jewish Information Services, Jewish Public Library, North-East Jewish Community Services, the anniversary of the State of Israel, chaplaincy and kashruth, contact with the government, schools, archives, the Warsaw Ghetto Rally, and the Sharansky Protest.
- Subjects
- Public relations
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Client agency correspondence series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 18
- File
- 38
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 19 Feb. 1963
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence about meetings of the Public Relations (Publicity) Committee.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Men's Clothing Manufacturers' Association of Ontario fonds
- Public Relations Committee series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 31
- Series
- 7
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1957-1979
- Physical Description
- 5 cm of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The Public Relations Committee was responsible for communicating with the press on issues related to the men's clothing industry, as well as the publication of the trade magazine Threads. They were also in charge of the publicity for the Association's general meetings and seminars.
- Scope and Content
- This series consists of meeting minutes and agendas taken at the Public Relations Committee meetings and the committee's general correspondence, as well as five issues of the committee-produced trade magazine, "Threads".
- Accession Number
- 2008-12-4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
- Executive director series
- Subject files sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 61
- Series
- 1-1
- File
- 61
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1953-1956
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- This file contains textual records relating to the family relations workshops held at the YM-YWHA between 1953 and 1956. This includes correspondence, teacher and participant lists, promotional material, program outlines and a teachers handbook.
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Publications and publicity series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 10
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1963, 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a meeting notice and minutes, and a memo regarding Baycrest's public relations program.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Men's Service Group series
- Public Relations and Publicity sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 5-6
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1962-1963
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The Public Relations Committee was responsible for producing the Men's Service Group's publicity material and publications. It later seems to have joined with the Program Committee to form the Program and Public Relations Committee. The primary function of this joint committee was to plan the annual dinner meetings.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a meeting notice and minutes.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Joseph Baruch Salsberg fonds
- Writing and lecturing series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 92
- Series
- 5
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [195-?]
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notes for a speech delivered by J.B. Salsberg on Israel-Arab relations.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions