- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Date
- 1958-2008
- Physical Description
- 21 cm of textual records and other material
- Admin History/Bio
- Adas Israel is an orthodox congregation that was founded in the 1920s. The original building was on Cannon Street in downtown Hamilton. After the arrival of Rabbi Morton Green in 1958, a decision was made to move the synagogue to the western suburbs of Hamilton. The new building was built in 1961 and also included the Hamilton Hebrew Academy Day School. Since its move, synagogue membership has increased from 75 families to 350 families. Sol Edell became a member in 1966 after he married Celia Hoffman who was a member of the congregation. He did not attend the synagogue and had no regular involvement but did supervise a number synagogue renovation projects.
- Custodial History
- The material in this series was originally collected by the Hoffman family who were members of the congregation in the 1960s. Sol Edell became a member of the congregation after his marriage to Celia Hoffman in 1966. After her death in 1973, he inherited the material that she had collected and he continued to receive material from the congregation since he maintained his membership until his death in 2000.
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of correspondence, blueprints, photographs, audiotapes and films relating to the establishment and construction of the new synagogue in 1961. It also includes correspondence and anniversary books documenting a variety of synagogue activities such as the dedication of the synagogue and a tribute dinner honouring Rabbi Mordechai Green. Also included are synagogue bulletins from 1958 to 2000. The series is made up of 6 sub series: Building, Clergy, Religious, Programmes, Administration and Finance, and Publications.
- Notes
- Physical description note: includes 27 photographs, 3 audio reels, 1 film reel, 15 architectural drawings, and 1 key.
- Name Access
- Green, Morton, Rabbi
- Hoffman, Celia
- Hamilton Hebrew Academy Day School
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Education
- Synagogues
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- [195-?]
- Physical Description
- 1 technical drawing : blueprint ; 60 x 90 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is a technical drawing of the wall for Adas Israel Synagogue's cemetery in Burlington on Old York Road.
- Physical Condition
- The drawing is being stored folded up and has shoe print markings on it. It should flattened, cleaned if possible, and stored flat.
- Related Material
- Transcriptions of the cemetery are available through the Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. The publication is Adas Israel CEM 566.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Date
- 1958-1961
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records and other material
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of material relating to the construction of Adas Israel synagogue's new building at 125 Cline Ave. South. This includes publicity brochures and financial records about the building campaign and correspondence, programmes, and a film of the turning of the sod. As well there is correspondence, programmes, photographs and audio recordings of the laying of the cornerstone and dedication of the synagogue. There is also a key to the synagogue which was presented at the dedication ceremony.
- Notes
- Physical description note: includes 27 photographs, 14 architectural drawings, 3 audio reels, 1 film reel, and 1 key.
- Name Access
- Adas Israel Congregation (Hamilton, Ont.)
- Subjects
- Building
- Synagogues
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1958-1960
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- 14 architectural drawings : 68 x 102 cm or smaller
- Admin History/Bio
- Max Hoffman and Sam Katz were the co-chairmen of the Adas Israel Building Fund Committee.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting the construction and fundraising activities for the erection of a new building for Adas Isreal Synagogue. Included are brochures, bulletins, correspondence, a meeting invitation, floor plans, detail sketches, a site plan, photographs of the proposed model of the synagogue, and an architectural sketch of proposed menorahs for the synagogue. Also included are floor plans for the cantor's home at 126 Cline Ave. and the Ritualarium (Mikvah) at 11 Cline Ave.
- Name Access
- Hoffman, Max
- Katz, Sam
- 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
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- moving images
- Date
- 1959
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 film reel (ca. 15 min.) : col., si. ; 16 mm
- Admin History/Bio
- Max Hoffman's brother, David, was vice president of Adas Israel.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of material relating to the turning of the sod ceremony for the Adas Israel synagogue. It contains an invitation to the membership and the programme as well as the speech Max Hoffman delivered at the ceremony. It also includes a letter outlining the duties that David Hoffman performed during the ceremony and a home movie film of the event.
- Name Access
- Hoffman, Max
- Hoffman, David
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Physical Condition
- The film should be digitized to improve access and needs to be housed in an archival canister.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Building sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Cantor Moshe Kussevitsky, a prominent cantor, officiated at the dedication and Rabbi Samuel Belkin, president of Yeshiva University, was the guest speaker at the dedication dinner.
- Scope and Content
- File contains brochures publicizing the dedication of Adas Israel synagogue and invitations to the ceremonies as well as newspaper articles relating to the upcoming dedication events.
- Name Access
- Cantor Moshe Kussevitsky
- Belkin, Rabbi Samuel
- 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
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- sound recording
- Date
- 1959-1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 3 audio reels (ca. 60 min.) : 9.5 cm/sec.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of the programmes and order of services for the dedication of the Adas Israel synagogue as well as the speech given by Max Hoffman. In addition, the file contains lists of the dedication book advertisers and prospective members as well as audio recordings of the ceremony.
- Name Access
- Hoffman, Max
- 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
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 25 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm and 13 x 18 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- The cornerstone was laid by Rabbi Morton Green, Max Hoffman and Samuel Katz.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of letter listing the individuals involved in laying the cornerstone of the Adas Israel synagogue as well as photographs of the ceremony. Identified in the photographs are: Rabbi Morton Green, Max Hoffman, and Samuel Katz.
- Notes
- Photograph is by Aron Studio.
- Name Access
- Green, Morton, Rabbi
- Hoffman, Max
- Katz, Samuel
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-1
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Date
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 key : metal ; 9 cm long in case 4 x 12 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of letters of congratulation to Max Hoffman relating to his role in the establishment and dedication of the Adas Israel synagogue. Also included is a key presented to him in recognition of his services to the synagogue.
- 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
- Clergy sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1963-2008
- Physical Description
- 3 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of correspondence relating to Adas Israel's search for a rabbi and cantor. It also includes programme books from tribute dinners honouring Rabbi Morton Green and Cantor Kirshblum.
- Name Access
- Adas Israel Congregation (Hamilton, Ont.)
- Jewish National Fund
- Green, Morton (Rabbi)
- Subjects
- Cantors (Judaism)
- Rabbis
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Clergy sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-2
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1975, 1984
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The Jewish National Fund and Adas Israel synagogue sponsored dinners in honour of Rabbi Morton Green.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of programmes and invitations to testimonial dinners given in honour of Rabbi Morton Green as well as a newspaper article about his tenure at Adas Israel.
- Name Access
- Jewish National Fund
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Clergy sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-2
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a programme for a tribute dinner in honour of Cantor Kirshblum.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Religious sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-1999
- Physical Description
- 3 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series contains correspondence sent to the Adas Israel membership, relating to the sale of tickets and the distribution of aliyot for the High Holy Days services.
- Name Access
- Adas Israel Congregation (Hamilton, Ont.)
- Subjects
- Religion
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Religious sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-3
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-1964
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Files consists of correspondence to synagogue membership regarding high holy days' purchase of tickets as well as resolution relating to honours and aliyot.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Religious sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-3
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 2 July 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation to a dedication ceremony in honour of the presentation of a sefer Torah to the Adas Iarael synagogue by the Welkovis family.
- Name Access
- Welkovics, Esther
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Religious sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-3
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1979-1999
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence sent to the synagogue membership relating to the laws and customs of the Passover seder as well as a list of the candle lighting times for 1998-1999.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [1959?]-1999
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of textual records documenting various programs and events of the Adas Israel Synagogue. Included are program notices, correspondence, brochures, flyers, invitations and calendars. Also included is a pass book from the Adas Israel Society of Hamilton and a testimonial dinner book.
- Name Access
- Welkovics family
- Adas Israel Congregation (Hamilton, Ont.)
- Subjects
- Religion
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [1959?[-[1963?]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notices sent to the membership relating to a variety of religious lectures and courses that were sponsored by the synagogue.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-[199-]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence, notices, and publicity brochures advertising fundraising events and programs sponsored by the synagogue, including; antiques shows, the sale of yartzeit plaques, and a Brotherhood Social.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1962-1999
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of invitations, flyers, and calendars documenting the Adas Israel Sisterhood's fundraising projects. Projects included hosting a fashion show and publishing a calendar.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Programs and events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-4
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 4 May 1969
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an ad-book for a Negev dinner honouring David Hoffman, which was sponsored by the Jewish National Fund.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Administration and finance sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-1987
- Physical Description
- 2 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of financial statements, and notices and correspondence sent to the Adas Israel membership outlining the synagogue's annual expenses and setting the membership dues for the upcoming year.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Administration and finance sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-5
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-1987
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of notices sent to the synagogue membership relating to the agenda of the annual general meeting. Topics include High Holiday regulations, increases in dues and building maintenance expenses. Also included is a meeting notice sent to Max Hoffman regarding a meeting of the House Committee.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Publications sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1958-1999
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of the weekly, bimonthly and New Years bulletins that were published by the Adas Israel synagogue from 1958 to 1999.
- Name Access
- Adas Israel Congregation (Hamilton, Ont.)
- Subjects
- Newsletters
- Synagogues
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Adas Israel Synagogue series
- Publications sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 5-6
- File
- 10
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1963-1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Rosh Hashanah bulletins published by the Adas Israel Sisterhood.
- Subjects
- Rosh ha-Shanah
- Source
- Archival Descriptions