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Children of Jewish orphanage, Otwoc, Poland [textual record] – 1945-1949.

Accession Number: 2004-5-39

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2004-5-39

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Date: 1945-1949

Scope and Content: The records include 23 case files documenting orphans who survived the Holocaust. They were all inmates of the orphanage in Otwoc, Poland. The case files were likely sent to a Jewish organization in Toronto who found local sponsors to support the individual orphans. At the bottom of each case file includes the name of the Toronto sponsors, which ranged from individuals to labour unions and women's auxiliaries. The file also includes English translations for each file (since the information is all in Polish), along with thank you letters from the children to their sponsors written in Yiddish. Photographs of the children are attached to the case files.

Custodial History: The case files had been in the custody of Estelle Tambak, a Harlem, New York teacher and activist who had travelled to Poland to volunteer at the orphanage in the late 1940s. All translation work was done by Ann Szedlecki (1925-2005), a Holocaust survivor from Lodz who had herself been orphaned after the war. This custodial history has been confirmed by Miriam Borden, the granddaughter of Ann Szedlecki, who has a photograph depicting Ann and Estelle viewing the records within this file.

Use Conditions: Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing the records.

Source: Archival Accessions

Eastern Children of Israel Congregation (Toronto, Ont.) [object] – 1921.

Accession Number: 1982-2-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1982-2-3

Material Format: object

Physical Description: 1 key

Date: 1921

Scope and Content: Accession consists of a gold key presented on 18 September 1921 to Fred and Sophie Torno at the opening of the Eastern Children of Israel Congregation, popularly known as the Berkeley Street Synagogue.

Descriptive Notes: B'nai Israel Hamizrachim.

MG_RG: MG 3 A 43

Subjects: Synagogues

Name Access: Eastern Children of Israel Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Berkeley Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Michael Garber's sixtieth birthday party photograph [graphic material] – Jun. 1952.

Accession Number: 2008-8-6

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2008-8-6

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 41 x 51 cm

Date: Jun. 1952

Scope and Content: This accession consists of one oversized photograph taken at the sixtieth birthday party for Michael Garber. The party was at a club in Montreal. Pictured in the photo are (left to right): Samuel Bronfman, Michael Garber and Edward Gelber.

Subjects: Birthdays; Parties

Places: Montréal (Québec)

Source: Archival Accessions

Eastern Children of Israel Congregation (Toronto, Ont.) [graphic material] – [between 1960 and 1962].

Accession Number: 2011-9-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2011-9-2

Material Format: graphic material

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

Date: [between 1960 and 1962]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of one photograph of the sign from the Eastern Children of Israel Congregation, located on Parliament Street, just north of Shuter Street, in Toronto. The sign is in the shape of an arc and was situated on the second floor of a brick building between two windows. It was written in Hebrew and mentions both the synagogue and a Talmud Torah.

Custodial History: The photograph was in the possession of Dr. Dorothy Pullan. She mailed it to the OJA in September 2011.

Administrative History: The Eastern Children of Israel Synagogue (Bnai Israel Hamizrachim or Eastern Children's Congregation) was founded in a house on Berkeley Street before the First World War. Its first synagogue was built at 177-179 Berkeley Street and officially opened in 1918. A Talmud Torah was later added onto the back. The synagogue was bulldozed in 1960 to make way for the Moss Park housing project, although the land sat vacant until 1962. The synagogue subsequently moved to 270 Parliament street until 1962, just north of Shuter Street, but is no longer in existence.

Descriptive Notes: Availability of other formats: Also available as a JPEG file.

Subjects: Signs and signboards; Synagogues

Name Access: Eastern Children of Israel Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)

Places: Parliament Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Hillel Children's Workshop [textual record, graphic material] – [1979?]-[ca. 2007], predominant 1992-2007.

Accession Number: 2012-11-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2012-11-3

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: ca. 30 cm of textual and graphic material

Date: [1979?]-[ca. 2007], predominant 1992-2007

Scope and Content: Accession consists of records documenting the governance, operation, and programs of the Hillel Children's Workshop. Included are meeting minutes, correspondence, policy documents, programming records, newsletters, mission statements, financial records, course outlines, class lists, and teacher handbooks. Also included are photographs of special events, such as Hanukkah, Purim, and Sukkot parties.

Administrative History: Established in 1974, the Hillel Children's Workshop was a cooperative Jewish Sunday school that ran programs for both parents and children. The curriculum was focused on Jewish humanist principles and based on biblical and secular sources. As a cooperative group, parents were actively involved in the organization. In 2012, the school closed due to decreased enrolment.

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

Source: Archival Accessions

Children's Aid and Infant's Home [textual record] – 1953.

Accession Number: 2018-1-10

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2018-1-10

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Date: 1953

Scope and Content: Accession consists of correspondence from the acting director of the Children's Aid and Infants' Homes of Toronto located at 32 Isabella Street to the executive director of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Society located at 145 Beverly Street. The subject of the correspondence concerns a reference for an applicant for the position of investigator in the Protection Department of the Children's Aid and Infants' Homes.

Custodial History: Item was discovered while processing CJC Fonds 17 holdings.

Use Conditions: Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing the records.

Subjects: Orphanages

Name Access: Children's Aid and Infants' Homes of Toronto

Places: Beverley Street (Toronto, Ont.); Isabella Street(Toronto, Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Canadian Nationalist Party [textual record] – [193-].

Accession Number: 2018-4-12

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2018-4-12

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Date: [193-]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of a document printed and distributed by the Canadian Nationalist Party titled "The Sign of Satan: If You Want to Save Canada from Communism Never Vote for a Freemason or a Jew!" According to the second page of the document, the main text consists of "a reprint of Chapter VIII taken from Charles G. Finney's work on Freemasonry."; Rev. Finney's articles on Freemasonry were originally published in the Independent between April and July 1868. Since Rev. Finney died in 1875, it is impossible he consented to the Canadian Nationalist Party reprinting his articles. Rather, the Canadian Nationalist Party appears to have chosen the title, reprinted one of Rev. Finney's articles, and added several quotes near the end purporting to show that "Freemasonry is Jewish."

Administrative History: The Canadian Nationalist Party was led by William Whittaker and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In October 1934, it merged with the Parti National Social Chrétien/Christian National Socialist Party. It is not to be confused with the Nationalist Party in Canada (founded 1977), nor is it to be confused with the Canadian Nationalist Party (founded 2017).

Use Conditions: Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing the records.

Descriptive Notes: Availability of other formats: Item has been scanned and is available as a PDF/A file.

Subjects: Anti-Jewish propaganda; Communism; Freemasonry

Name Access: Canadian Nationalist Party; Finney, Charles G., 1792-1875

Places: Winnipeg (Man.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Chanukah With the Liberal Caucus | Ontario Jewish Archives

URL: http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Blog/Chanukah-With-the-Liberal-Caucus

Source: OJA Website

URL: http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Blog/Chanukah-With-the-Liberal-Caucus

Source: OJA Website

Chanukah With the Liberal Caucus | Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Children's Home

Address: 336 Annette Street

Source: Landmarks

The Jewish Orphanage was established in 1909 in a rented house in the Ward, later moving to 218 Simcoe St. In 1921 the name was changed to Jewish Childrens' Home, and in 1922 a stately house at 336 Annette St. was purchased, called "Oakland". It had been designed by James Ellis. The house could accommodate 35 children.

Address: 336 Annette Street

Time Period: 1922-1935

Scope Note: The Jewish Orphanage was established in 1909 in a rented house in the Ward, later moving to 218 Simcoe St. In 1921 the name was changed to Jewish Childrens' Home, and in 1922 a stately house at 336 Annette St. was purchased, called "Oakland". It had been designed by James Ellis. The house could accommodate 35 children.

History: The children went to local schools and attended Jewish Sunday School, as well as having Bar Mitzvah training. They were provided with clothing and meals, and had the opportunity to enjoy activities taking place within the home, such as cooking and drama. The Home was closed in 1935 due to disagreements between the newly established Jewish Children's Bureau's (JCB) and the Jewish Childrens' Home (JCH) around child welfare policies, as well as a need for the Federation to cut costs.

Category: Social Service

Source: Landmarks

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Blunt, and children

Passenger Names: Blunt, and children

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names: Blunt, and children

Page Number: 328

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer: Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Oldyroyd, Mrs. & Children

Passenger Names: Oldyroyd, Mrs. & Children

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names: Oldyroyd, Mrs. & Children

Page Number: 753

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer: Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Umbros, Mrs. & Children

Passenger Names: Umbros, Mrs. & Children

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names: Umbros, Mrs. & Children

Page Number: 799

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer: Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Ungerman, Shendel & children

Passenger Names: Ungerman, Shendel & children

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names: Ungerman, Shendel & children

Page Number: 711

Date Range: June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer: Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source: Rotenberg Ledger

Stag party in honour of Dr. Bernard Manace [graphic material] – 1936.

Level: Item

ID: Item 66

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 66

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1936

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Admin History/Bio: Dr. Bernard Manace was a Toronto pediatrician. There is an award in his name at the University of Toronto for a medical student who is undertaking an elective or summer medical experience in Israel.

Scope and Content: Item is a black-and-white photograph at Dr. Bernard Manace's stag party. The photographs depicts a large group of men seated in a dining hall.; Back row, left to right: [Jack Slavens?]; [Trachter?]; [Solway?]; Dr. Louis Kazdan, father of Dr. Manace; Dr. Bernard Manace; Dr. M.A. Pollock; Dr. Harry Leizner; Dr. Charles Markson (Markowitz); Dr. Samuel Norris; Dr. M.K. Bochner; Dr. Bernard Willinsky; Dr. Joseph Gollom; Dr. David Perlman; [unknown]; Dr. Adolf A. Appell; Dr. I.M. Golden; Dr. Jacob Markowitz (at U.of T.); Dr. William Harris; Dr. Samuel Perlman, dentist, brother of David Perlman.; Front row, left to right: Emanuel Pullan; [Ed or Gordon Pullan]; Dr. Lou Harris; Dr. Murray Dyment; Dr. Ben Garfield; Dr. Irwin Smith; Dr. Milton Raymers; Dr. David Eisen; Dr. Gordon Manace; Dr. Nathan Shaul; Dr. Max Sibberman; Dr. Mitchell Cohen; Dr. Jacob Goldstein; Dr. Benjamin Cohen; Dr. Aaron G(lassberg) Volpe; Dr. A.A. Track; Dr. Oscar Lewin; Dr. Harold Taube; Dr. Jacob Pollack; Dr. Maurice Selznick; [unknown]; Mannie Starkman.

Notes: See photo for identification order of front row.

Name Access: Manace, Dr. Bernard; University of Toronto; Slavens, Dr. Jack; Trachter; Solway; Kazdan, Dr. Louis; Pollack, Dr. M.A.; Leizner, Dr. Harry; Markson, Dr. Charles; Norris, Dr. Samuel; Bochner, Dr. M.K.; Willinsky, Dr. Bernard; Gollom, Dr. Joseph; Perlman, Dr. David; Appell, Dr. Adolf; Golden, Dr. I.M.; Markowitz, Dr. Jacob; Harris, Dr. William; Perlman, Dr. Samuel; Pullan, Dr. Emanuel; Pullan, Dr. Gordon; Pullan, Dr. Ed; Harris, Dr. Lou; Dyment, Dr. Murray; Garfield, Dr. Ben; Smith, Dr. Irwin; Raymers, Dr. Milton; Eisen, Dr. David; Shaul, Dr. Nathan; Sibberman, Max; Cohen, Dr. Mitchell; Goldstein, Dr. Jacob; Cohen, Dr. Benjamin; Volpe, Dr. Aaron; Track, Dr. A.A.; Lewin, Dr. Oscar; Taube, Dr. Harold; Pollack, Dr. Jacob; Selznick, Dr. Maurice; Starkman, Mannie

Subjects: Parties; Physicians

Access Restriction: Restricted until April 1984.

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.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Carl and Rose (Rosen) Strauss and children, Toronto [graphic material] – 1910.

Level: Item

ID: Item 443

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 443

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1910

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w, mounted on board ; 14 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: The item is an original photograph of Carl and Rose (Rosen) Strauss and (L-R) (Dr.) Samuel, (Dr.) Harry, and Nathan. Mr. Strauss was a plasterer and one of the founders of the Workmen's Circle in Toronto.

Notes: A negative is available. .

Name Access: Strauss, Carl; Strauss, Rose; Strauss, Samuel; Strauss, Harry; Strauss, Nathan; Workmen's Circle

Subjects: Families; Portraits, Group

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: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: Acquired April 7, 1975

Source: Archival Descriptions

Barney and Goldie Allen and children, Bradford Penn. [graphic material] – 1887.

Level: Item

ID: Item 497

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 497

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1887

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm and 4 x 5

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of Barney and Goldie Allen and children, Bradford Penn. Left: Jay J. Right: Jule.

Notes: A 4 x 5 negative is available.

Name Access: Allen, Barney; Allen, Goldie; Allen, Jay J; Allen, Jule

Subjects: Families; Portraits, Group

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: Bradford (Pa.)

Accession Number: Acquired December 1974.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Aaron and Annie Sandler with children Phyllis and Martin, 186 Dupont Street, Toronto [graphic material] – [between 1940 and 1945].

Level: Item

ID: Item 642

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 642

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [between 1940 and 1945]

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of Aaron and Annie Sandler with their children Phyllis and Martin

Name Access: Sandler, Aaron; Sandler, Annie; Sandler, Martin; Sandler, Phyllis

Subjects: Families

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: Dupont Street (Toronto. Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hanukkah party, Kirkland Lake, Ontario [graphic material] – [195-].

Level: Item

ID: Item 814

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 814

Material Format: graphic material

Responsibility: Duke Studio

Date: [195-]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: Mervyn Ross was the son of the station agent in Swastika, Ontario.

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a Hanukkah celebration at the Adath Israel Synagogue in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Pictured is a group of children standing around Mervyn Ross who is lighting the menorah.

Name Access: Adath Israel Synagogue (Kirkland Lake, Ont.); Ross, Mervyn

Subjects: Children; Hanukkah; Parties

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: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Unidentified wedding party, Kirkland Lake, Ontario [graphic material] – [194-].

Level: Item

ID: Item 822

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 822

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [194-]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print of an unidentified wedding party in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Notes: Photo by Duke Studio.; Acquired in 1976.

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: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Mont engagement party at Adath Israel Congregation, Kirkland Lake, Ontario [graphic material] – [between 1930 and 1935].

Level: Item

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [between 1930 and 1935]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: This item is an original and copy photograph of the engagement party of Mr. Mont's eldest daughter in the social hall of the Kirkland Lake synagogue (Legion Hall) in the early 1930s. Outside, left to right: Fanny Scott, Alter Scott, Eli Dubinsky, Mrs. D., Mrs. Friedman and husband, Rabbi Rabinowitz, Mr. Mont, Mary Mont, Mont family.; In corner, a young Bill Jacks and wife Bella, Kay Kadish and wife.; Facing camera, starting left corner: Mrs. Ben Portnoy, Mrs. Faye (Kaplan) Atkins, Mrs. Nathan Kaplan, Max Berjansky, Rose Berjansky, next unknown.; Back to camera with hat on: Hyman Kaplan, Mr. and Mrs. S. Garshon, Mrs. Rabinowitz, her daughter and son-in-law, Rabbi now in Detroit.

Notes: Photo by Duke Studio.; Acquired in 1976.; Identifications of individuals on sheet included with photo; also see accession 2003-12-5 for further identifications.

Name Access: Adath Israel Synagogue (Kirkland Lake, Ont.); Atkins, Faye; Berjansky, Max; Berjansky, Rose; Dubinsky, Eli; Mont, Mary; Scott, Alter; Scott, Fanny; Jacks, Bill; Kaplan, Hyman; Kadish, Kay; Kaplan, Nathan; Portnoy, Ben

Subjects: Bethrothal; Parties

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: 2003-12-5

Places: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Mont wedding party, Kirkland Lake, Ontario [graphic material] – [1938 or 1939].

Level: Item

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [1938 or 1939]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph of the Mont wedding party in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Notes: Typed notes on back read: "The Mont wedding party. Abe Black, now of California. Schwartz best man. Ella Helfie bridesmaid. Joe Rogow, now in Peterborough then selling for Yolles".; Acquired in 1976.; Photo by Duke Studio.

Name Access: Black, Abe; Helfie, Ella; Rogow, Joe

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: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Eddie and Mildred Duke with children, Kirkland Lake, Ontario [graphic material] – [ca. 1950].

Level: Item

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Material Format: graphic material

Responsibility: Duke Studio

Date: [ca. 1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph of Eddie and Mildred Duke and children, Lorne and Libby from Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Notes: Acquired in 1976.

Name Access: Duke, Eddie; Duke, Mildred; Duke, Lorne; Duke, Libby

Subjects: Families; Portraits, Group

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: 2003-12-5

Places: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

Gurevitch children on family farm (Krugerdorf, ON) [graphic material] – 1922.

Level: Item

ID: Item 922

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 922

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1922

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 16 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: The Gurevitch family arrived in Krugerdorf in 1906. Aaron was a blacksmith and also looked after the cemetery. The family later moved to Englehart.

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the Gurevitch children on the family farm in Krugerdorf, Ontario. Pictured from left to right are: Rebecca, Min, Dave, Esther, Hymie Lehrman, Ray, and Mendel.

Name Access: Gurevitch family

Subjects: Family farms; Children

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.

Accession Number: 1976-7-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Mrs. Rose Penzner and children [graphic material] – [ca. 1920].

Level: Item

ID: Item 944

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 944

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1920]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Mrs. Rose Penzner and children, 172 Chestnut Street, Toronto.

Name Access: Penzner, Rose

Subjects: Mother and child; Portraits, Group

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: Chestnut Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1975-12-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Penzner children, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1916].

Level: Item

ID: Item 945

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 945

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1916]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of three Penzner children, Toronto.

Name Access: Penzner

Subjects: Children

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: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1975-12-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Cheder Hanukkah party (Brantford, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1959].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1133

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1133

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1959]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group of cheder students from Beth David Synagogue in Brantford, Ontario, lighting the Hanukkah candles, while their rabbi looks on.; Pictured in rear are Rabbi Jerry Pruzansky and Mrs. Sybil Pruzansky. Pictured left to right are Neil Spiegal, Ian Gotlieb, Howard Rotberg, Marlene Cohen, Bobby Willinsky, Helene Raimer, Jeffrey Kanter, Andy Brown and Martin Abeles.

Notes: Acquired on June 28, 1976.

Name Access: Beth David Synagogue (Brantford, Ont.)

Subjects: Hanukkah; Heder; Parties

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Brantford (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1976-6-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hosiery sale at Allan B. Collis' ladies' and children's wear store (Oshawa, ON) [graphic material] – Feb. 1947.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1145

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1145

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Feb. 1947

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a hosiery sale at Allan B. Collis' ladies' and children's wear store in Oshawa, Ontario. The pictures depicts a line-up of women waiting to be let into the store.

Subjects: Shopping

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: Oshawa (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1976-6-11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Sarah Moldaver with children (Brantford, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1920].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1155

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1155

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1920]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 18 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph of Sarah (née Rovinsky) Moldaver seated with her children, in Brantford, Ontario. Pictured are:; Back row, left to right: David, Sam, Sarah Moldaver.; Front row, left to right: Bertha, Isaac (Jack), Daniel, Abraham.

Name Access: Moldaver, Abraham; Moldaver, Bertha; Moldaver, David; Moldaver, Isaac; Moldaver, Jack; Moldaver, Sam; Moldaver, Sarah; Rovinsky, Sarah

Subjects: Mother and child; Portraits, Group

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: Brantford (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1976-6-13

Source: Archival Descriptions

Menachem Mendel and Esther Bayla Hyman with children Ben Zion and Leah, Mozir, White Russia [graphic material] – [ca. 1910].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1162

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1162

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1910]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Admin History/Bio: Menachem Mendel Hyman was the shochet in Guelph Ont. from ca. 1915.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait photograph of Menachem Mendel and Esther Bayla Hyman with their children Ben Zion and Leah.

Name Access: Hyman, Ben Zion; Hyman, Esther Bayla; Hyman, Menachem Mendel; Hyman, Leah; Mendel, Menachem

Subjects: Families; Portraits, Group

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: Russia

Accession Number: 1977-1-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Purim party (Timmins, ON) [graphic material] – 1922.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1316

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1316

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1922

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group of children dressed up for Purim celebrations, alongside Rabbi Shulman of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario. Pictured are:; Back row, left to right: Rabbi Shulman (behind boys), Sam Kideckel, Izzie Kokotow, Harry Martin, Bill Shub, Barney Shulman (Rabbi Shulman's son - seated), Sam Katz, Sadie Gurevitch (half-sister to Manny), Sadie Shub (m. Pomerantz), Esther Shinehoft, Abe Shub, Mr. Nissen Katz (parent).; Front row, left to right: Ethel Martin, Fanny Kideckel, [unidentified], Esther Greenberg, Bertha Katz, Ann Gurevitch, Esther Shub.

Notes: This photo is identical to photo #1601.

Name Access: Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects: Purim

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: Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-6-4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Purim party (Timmins, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1922].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1317

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1317

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1922]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group young adults dressed up for Purim celebrations in Timmins, Ontario. Identified individuals include: Sam Martin, Nat Shankman, Pearl Greenberg, Sol Sky, Mrs. Shaeffer, Sol Silver, Max Greenberg, Tommy Feldman, Louis Cohen, Kelly Abrams, Manny Shinehoft, Nachman Korman, Bert Levinson, Frank Shub, Lil Feldman, Sam Finkleman, Dave Pierce, Fanny Shankman, Sol Shankman, Sofie Levine, Max Martin, Ann Greenberg, Sadie Feldman, Sara Slotnick, Sara Martin, Ray Shinehoft, Max Gurevitch.

Notes: See photo for location of identified individuals.; Finkelman may be an alternate spelling for Sam Finkleman.

Subjects: Purim

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: Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-6-4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hungarian-Jewish Congregation Hanukkah party on the second floor of the Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah, Toronto [graphic material] – 1958.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1449

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1449

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1958

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Scope and Content: The children pictured are refugees of the Hungarian revolution. They are receiving the first Jewish education of their lives.

Name Access: Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah; Hungarian Jewish Congregation

Subjects: Children; Hanukkah; Refugees

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: Brunswick Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-8-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hungarian-Jewish Congregation Hanukkah party on the second floor of the Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah, Toronto [graphic material] – 1958.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1450

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1450

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1958

Physical Description: 1 photograph

Subjects: Hanukkah; Parties

Places: Brunswick Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-8-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Purim party (Port Colborne, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1951].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1456

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1456

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1951]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a Purim party in Port Colborne, Ontario. The photograph depicts a large group dressed in various costumes.

Subjects: Costume; Parties; Purim

Places: Port Carling (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-8-18

Source: Archival Descriptions

Purim party (Port Colborne, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1952].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1457

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1457

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1952]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a Purim party in Port Colborne, Ontario. The photograph depicts a large group dressed in various costumes.

Subjects: Costume; Parties; Purim

Places: Port Colborne (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-8-18

Source: Archival Descriptions

Purim party (Timmins, ON) [graphic material] – 1922.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1601

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1601

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1922

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group of children dressed up for Purim celebrations, alongside Rabbi Shulman of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Timmins, Ontario.; Pictured in the back row, left to right: Rabbi Shulman (behind boys), Sam Kideckel, Izzie Kokotow, Harry Martin, Bill Shub, Barney Shulman (Rabbi Shulman's son - seated), Sam Katz, Sadie Gurevitch (half-sister to Manny), Sadie Shub (m. Pomerantz), Esther Shinehoft, Abe Shub, Mr. Nissen Katz (parent).; Front row, left to right: Ethel Martin, Fanny Kideckel, [unidentified], Esther Greenberg, Bertha Katz, Ann Gurevitch, Esther Shub.

Notes: This photo is identical to photo #1316.

Name Access: Congregation B'nai Israel (Timmins, Ont.)

Subjects: Children's costumes; Parties; Purim

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: Timmins (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1978-12-6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hanukkah party at Congregation Beth Israel (Peterborough, ON) [graphic material] – [1957 or 1958].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1630

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1630

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [1957 or 1958]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph and corresponding negative of a children's Hanukkah performance at the Congregation Beth Israel on Reid Street in Peterborough, Ontario.

Notes: Acquired July 10, 1978.; See accession file for identifications of some of the individuals in the photographs.

Name Access: Congregation Beth Israel (Peterborough, Ont.)

Subjects: Hanukkah; Parties

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Peterborough (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1978-7-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hanukkah party at Congregation Beth Israel (Peterborough, ON) [graphic material] – [1957 or 1958].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1631

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1631

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [1957 or 1958]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph and corresponding negative of a children's Hanukkah performance at the Congregation Beth Israel on Reid Street in Peterborough, Ontario.

Notes: Acquired July 10, 1978.; See accession file for identifications of some of the individuals in the photographs.

Name Access: Congregation Beth Israel (Peterborough, Ont.)

Subjects: Hanukkah; Parties

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Peterborough (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1978-7-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Allan B. Collis Ltd. department store, children's day sale (Peterborough, ON) [graphic material] – [1955 or 1956].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1632

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1632

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [1955 or 1956]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph and corresponding negative of the children's day sale at the Allan B. Collis Limited department store in Peterborough, Ontario. The photograph is of the interior of the store.

Notes: Acquired July 10, 1978.

Name Access: Allan B. Collis Ltd.

Subjects: Child consumers; Department stores; Special sales

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Peterborough (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1978-7-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Allan B. Collis Ltd. department store, children's day sale (Peterborough, ON) [graphic material] – [1955 or 1956].

Level: Item

ID: Item 1633

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1633

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [1955 or 1956]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph and corresponding negative of the children's day sale at the Allan B. Collis Limited department store in Peterborough, Ontario. The photograph depicts a group of children receiving free Coca-Colas from a stand inside the store.

Notes: There are 4 x 5 negatives.; Acquired July 10, 1978.

Name Access: Allan B. Collis Limited

Subjects: Child consumers; Department stores; Special sales

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Peterborough (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1978-7-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Children in the barnyard, Canadian Jewish Farm School (Georgetown, ON) [graphic material] – 1927.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1661

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1661

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1927

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 group of children in the barnyard of the Canadian Jewish Farm School in Georgetown, Ontario. The children are standing with a group of chickens. Identified second from left is Rivka (?) and fifth from left is Sura Liba Goldman (?).

Name Access: Canadian Jewish Farm School

Subjects: Farms; Orphans

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: Georgetown (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1978-12-8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Minnie Birenbaum and Morris Wolfe wedding party, Toronto [graphic material] – 1928.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1721

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1721

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1928

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Scope and Content: Please see accession record for identification list.

Name Access: Birnenbaum, Minnie; Wolfe, Morris

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: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1979-5-2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hyman James and Gussie Rumm wedding party, Toronto [graphic material] – 1916.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1723

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1723

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1916

Physical Description: 2 photographs : (1 negative)

Admin History/Bio: Hyman James was the son of Yuda and Esther James. He lived at 327 Palmerston Blvd. and he ran the Men's Clothing Manufacturing Company and later H. James and Company with his brother Philip. He married Augusta (Gussie) Rumm on February 22nd, 1916 at the University Avenue Synagogue. He was 33 years old at the time and she was 18. Her parents were Joseph and Rebecca Rumm. Hyman died at the age of 50 in 1933 due to accidental poisoning.

Scope and Content: Item is a wedding photograph of Hyman James and Augusta Rumm. It was taken at the University Avenue Synagogue where they were married. Augusta (Gussie) is located in the second row in the centre with the white hat and Hyman is on her left.

Notes: Original photo by Galbraith.

Name Access: Goel Tzedec Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.); James, Hyman; Rumm, Augusta; Rumm, Gussie; University Avenue Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

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: University Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1979-4-2

Source: Archival Descriptions

"Beatrix Girls" purim party at 44 St. George St., Toronto [graphic material] – 2 Mar. 1927.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1875

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1875

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 2 Mar. 1927

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of the Beatrix Girls at a purim party at Council House, 44 St. George St. Identified in this photograph, seated at front left: Adelaide Cohen.

Name Access: Cohen, Adelaide; Beatrix Girls; St. George Street

Subjects: Parties; Portraits, Group; Purim

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: Saint George Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1980-1-11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Morris and Toby Hamer and children, Toronto [graphic material] – 1925.

Level: Item

ID: Item 2368

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2368

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1925

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Scope and Content: Item is a studio portrait of the Hamer family of Toronto.; Left to right: Dave; Toby; Clara; Jenny (aka. Jean, m. Richman); Morris; Sam.; In front: Max (age 9).

Name Access: Hamer, Clara; Hamer, Dave; Hamer, Jean; Hamer, Jenny; Hamer, Max; Hamer, Morris; Hamer, Sam; Hamer, Toby; Richman, Jean; Richman, Jenny

Subjects: Families; Portraits, Group

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: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1980-7-2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Children's play at the Workmen's Circle Peretz School, Toronto [graphic material] – 1960.

Level: Item

ID: Item 2446

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2446

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1960

Physical Description: 2 photographs : (1 negative)

Name Access: Workmen's Circle; Arbeter Ring; Arbeiter Ring; I.L. Peretz

Subjects: Children's costumes; Children's theater

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1979-4-4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Bar mitzvah party in honour of Larry Kussner (Kirkland Lake, ON) [graphic material] – 4 Oct. 1936.

Level: Item

ID: Item 2519

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2519

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 4 Oct. 1936

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 the Jewish community assembled in the Adath Israel Synagogue banquet hall for the bar mitzvah party of Larry Kussner. The large crowd is seated at several banquet tables in the hall, which is decorated for the occasion.

Notes: Title taken from writing on original photograph matte.; Duke Studio.

Name Access: Adath Israel Synagogue (Kirkland Lake, Ont.); Kussner, Larry

Subjects: Bar mitzvah; Parties

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: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1981-2-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Mr. Rabin and children at Crystal Beach [graphic material] – [ca. 1928].

Level: Item

ID: Item 2524

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2524

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1928]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: Crystal Beach is approximately ten kilometres from Kirkland Lake. It was a popular summer destination for Jewish residents in the area.

Scope and Content: This item is a copy photograph and corresponding negative of a group of children from Kirkland Lake with their cantor, Mr. Rabin, at Crystal Beach, Ontario. The photograph depicts the assembled group in front of a log house on the beach. Standing on the far right is David Duke.

Name Access: Duke, David; Rabin, Mr.

Subjects: Cantors (Judaism)

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: Crystal Beach (Fort Erie, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1981-2-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Mr. and Mrs. Duke's 25th wedding anniversary party (Kirkland Lake, ON) [graphic material] – [192-].

Level: Item

ID: Item 2528

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2528

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [192-]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Mr. and Mrs. Duke's 25th wedding anniversary party. The photograph depicts a large group of women, assembled around a table. Mrs. Duke is seated at the head of the table on the left, and Mr. Duke is standing in the top row, far left.

Name Access: Duke family

Subjects: Wedding anniversaries

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: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1981-2-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Group at Hillel sleigh ride party (Kingston, ON) [graphic material] – [1945].

Level: Item

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [1945]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: Hillel House was located at 26 Barrie Street from 1945 to 1974, at which point it moved to 124 Centre Street.

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group of Hillel students at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

Subjects: Parties

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: 1981-2-5

Source: Archival Descriptions