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Date Range	[1976-1980].
Description Level	Fonds
Collection	JEWISH SINGLES GROUPS - 1970s. (View all records in this collection ) (View Fond Description ) (View Finding Aid )
Fonds No.	I0076
Physical Description	Env. 0.3 metres of textual records.
History/Biographical	The Jewish Singles Association was founded in the 70s to offer activities for Jewish singles to meet other unmarried people in the community. This early group was a precursor to the numerous organizations that were founded in 1980s to combat the problems of interfaith marriage and out-migration from Quebec. Organized activities included dances, dining out, country excursions, cooking groups and lectures on topics such as income tax, divorce and sex therapy.
Custodial History	The collection was donated by Mrs. Rita Finestone, wife of CJC Quebec Region Oficer Bernard J. Finestone.
Scope & Content	Newspaper clippings. Correspondence. Flyers. Reports. Minutes.
Notes	P99/08.Unprocessed as of 10/99.
Repository	Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee National Archives