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Ben Karp fonds

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Collection: Ben Karp fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: multiple media

Fonds No.: I0029

Date: 1930-1946, 1991-1992

Scope and Content: Fonds consists Yiddish Bar Mitzvah speech delivered November 16, 1930; Benjamin Kapinsky’s News Vendor’s Licenses, (1934,1935); photocopy of newspaper clipping "Five Ottawa brothers are in armed services" July, 1942; Canada Club, Paris registration, 1945; Canadian Army (active) discharge certifica…

Collection: Ben Karp fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: multiple media

Scope and Content: Fonds consists Yiddish Bar Mitzvah speech delivered November 16, 1930; Benjamin Kapinsky’s News Vendor’s Licenses, (1934,1935); photocopy of newspaper clipping "Five Ottawa brothers are in armed services" July, 1942; Canada Club, Paris registration, 1945; Canadian Army (active) discharge certificates, 1946; two small membership pins; Agudath Israel Sisterhood Certificate and Kiwanianne tributes to Mrs. Ben Karp, 1964; memorial tributes, 1991-1992.

Date: 1930-1946, 1991-1992

Fonds No.: I0029

History / Biographical: Ben Karp (b. 1918 d. 1991) was one of nine sons of Dora and Max Kapinsky. All, except one brother Nap Kapinsky, shortened their surname to Karp. To help with the family finances after the death of his father, Ben sold newspapers on the best location in Ottawa, Union Station and the Chateau Laurier. After graduation from the High School of Commerce where he met his future wife Etta Shulman, he worked briefly for the Government of Canada. He enlisted in the Canadian Army and was part of the infantry which liberated Holland. After a brief period of operating an IGA store, he entered the real estate business and formed his own company, Acadian Realty Co. Ltd. In 1990, Ben Karp received the Jewish Community Centre Volunteer of the Year Award for his outstanding achievement in volunteer involvement with the centre. He also was past president of Agudath Israel Congregation, a member of B’nai B’rith Ottawa Lodge since 1949 and a 36 year association with Rideau Kiwanis Club. He also served as president of the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society between 1986 and 1992.

Acquisition Source: Ben Karp, August 17, 1989. News Vendor Licenses donated by Mrs Ben Karp (Etta), September 23, 2002 and military material on October 3, 2002.

Notes: 1. One pin has the initials H.Y.M.A., the numbers 35 and belonged to Etta Karp’s father, Harry Shulman. The other pin has the word JAFFA and the number 37. 2. All Kapinsky boys, except Nap, changed their name to Karp as a simplification. Nap maintained the family Kapinsky name as he was heavily involved in the Ottawa Jewish community. 3. Of the nine sons born to Dora and max, eight survived infancy.

Related Material: Related material in Biographical files, Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds, Agudath Israel Congregation fonds.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Ellenberg & Family in Ottawa

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Collection: Ben Karp fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0029; OJA 1-299

Date: [194-?]

1 image

Collection: Ben Karp fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: [194-?]

Fonds No.: I0029

Item No.: OJA 1-299

Acquisition Source: Ellen Karp

Notes: Etta (Shulman) Karp was the donor of this photograph and her husband was Ben Karp.; Daughter-in-law of Marion Ellenberg (4th from the right) says the date is more likely 1928-29

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

#13b: Tribute to Canadian Jewry; Human Rights and the Rule of Law.

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Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: sound recording

Fonds No.: I0099

Date: 2001

Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: sound recording

Date: 2001

Fonds No.: I0099

Notes: Cassette 2/2; Tribute was held at the Rabbinical Assembly Convention; Rabbi Reuven Hammer, Manual Batshaw, Judy Feld Carr, Honourable Mr. Justice Abraham Lieff, Professor Irwin Cotler.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

58 audio cassettes containing narration by Abe Lieff.

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Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: sound recording

Fonds No.: I0099

Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: sound recording

Fonds No.: I0099

Storage Location: vault

Notes: Abe Lieff narrated the various volumes (1-7) of his biography, Gathering Rosebuds; information pertaining to his 100th birthday; and Hy Bloom testimonial. Some cassettes state content, others do not; Donated by Abraham Lieff via his daughter Lois Lieff, February 2006 and May 2007 (10 and 10a); These tapes are contained in two boxes that are stored with textual material in the vault.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Eulogy of the Honourable Abraham Lieff at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Toronto.

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Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Fonds No.: I0099

Date: February 13, 2007

Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Date: February 13, 2007

Fonds No.: I0099

History / Biographical: LIEFF, Honourable Abraham H. Peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital on Monday, February 12, 2007, exactly three weeks before his 104th birthday. Dearly beloved husband of the late Sadie Lazarovitz. Cherished father and friend of Miriam Lieff (Albert Goldberg) and Lois Lieff. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bess and the late Milton Narod, Joe and Evelyn Lieff, Dorothy and the late Max Lieff, the late Louis and Jeanne Lieff, Hy and Pearl Lieff, Morris and Pearl Lieff. Adored Papa of Stephen Cohen and Pernille Rorth, Lisa Cohen, Sharon Cohen and Eric Barker, Ellin Bessner and John Friedlan, Brenda and Kenny Adessky. He had seven precious great-grandchildren whom he treasured and who treasured him: Gillian, Jacob, Alizah, Avery, Alexander, Noah, and Evan. At Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1700 Bathurst Street, for service on Tuesday, February 13th at 12:00 p.m. Interment Ottawa Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank Street, Agudath Israel Section, in Ottawa on Wednesday, February 14th at 12:00 p.m. Shiva Wednesday and Thursday at the Minto Place Hotel, 433 Laurier Avenue, Ottawa and from Saturday night in Montreal at Lois' home. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Camp Ramah Canada, 416-789-2193 or Jewish National Fund of Canada, 416-638-7200.

Notes: Duration: 53 minutes

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Hon. Mr. Abraham Lieff celebrating 100 years.

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Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 CD-ROM : col.

Fonds No.: I0099

Date: 2003

Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 CD-ROM : col.

Date: 2003

Publication: Photographer Vince Talotta of the Toronto Star gave this CD to Judge Leiff as a birthday present.

Fonds No.: I0099

Storage Location: Multimedia Box 1

Notes: CD-ROM containing 79 images from Abe Lieff's 100th Birthday Party. Location: Multi Media Box 1; He is presented with a birthday cake, photographed with two different portraits and celebrating with friends, relatives and colleagues.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

DVD footage of the Hon. Mr. Abraham Lieff at Camp Ramah.

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Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: moving images

Fonds No.: I0099

Date: 2004

Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: moving images

Date: 2004

Fonds No.: I0099

Notes: Duration: 35 minutes; Lieff participates in a shabbat service and delivers a D'var Torah. He speaks to the campers about his fond memories of Camp Ramah. He tells them that the lessons he learned about ethics, at a cheder on Rideau street as a boy, prepared him to be a judge.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Honourable Judge Abraham Lieff.

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Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0099; OJA 1-898

Date: [ca. 1960]

1 image

Collection: Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: [ca. 1960]

Fonds No.: I0099

Item No.: OJA 1-898

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Marcovitch family fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101239

Collection: Marcovitch family fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: textual records and 20 photographs : b&w and col.

Fonds No.: I0156

Date: 1943-1990

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of several b&w farm photographs; text of August 19, 1990 talk to the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society “A history of the Marcovitch family in Bowesville from 1890 to 1951" by Dorothy Saslove Karp along with three colour photographs of artifacts; record of Thomas Marcus marriage to Fan…

Collection: Marcovitch family fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: textual records and 20 photographs : b&w and col.

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of several b&w farm photographs; text of August 19, 1990 talk to the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society “A history of the Marcovitch family in Bowesville from 1890 to 1951" by Dorothy Saslove Karp along with three colour photographs of artifacts; record of Thomas Marcus marriage to Fanny Marcus, performed by Rev. Abraham Baker, 1943; two news clippings; a plate with floral pattern, manufactured in Czechoslovakia; two Hadassah pins and one medal.

Date: 1943-1990

Fonds No.: I0156

History / Biographical: Abraham (b. unknown d. November 17, 1970) and Freida (Hymavitch) Marcovitch, along with their eldest children Rachael (b. 1899) and Max (b. 1900), arrived in Montreal via Ellis Island, New York City, from Rumania in 1903. The family originally settled in Montreal as Freida had two sisters there. After finding peddling in Montreal unsuitable, the family bought land in Piperville (part of greater Gloucester) Ontario. In 1920, the family bought land in Bowesville described by some “the most beautiful spot in the world”. Their location contained two rows of maple trees which made a splendid view. The Marcovitch family grew to included Rachael's husband Ben Tuckman, Max, Nathan, Rose, Tom (m. Fanny Marcus), Lillian (m. Sam Saslove), Ben, and Sam. The farm produced peas, beans, and Golden Bantam corn. The corn and potatoes were bagged and sold to the Ottawa market vendors. It also became a “hospitable visiting place” for many Ottawa Jewish families, especially in the summer. The Marcovitch's property included a farm house and farm buildings originally built by the Bowes family. In 1949 the property was expropriated by the federal government for the enlargement of the Uplands Airport (now the Ottawa International Airport). Freida Marcovitch headed a citizens group protesting the first offer made by the Canadian government and advocated for fair compensation. The Bowesville farm community disappeared by 1951 with some residents resettling along the neighbouring River Road, however, most scattered to various other localities.

Notes: 1. Mrs Karp, in an April, 2006 phone call related that Golden Bantam Corn was a small varietal of corn having only 9 rows and is now unavailable. 2. Source of quotations: Book, "Bowesville: A Place to Remember" by Grace Johnston, 1988.

Related Material: Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds, Dorothy Karp video cassette, August 19, 1990.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

50th wedding anniversary of Abram and Freida Marcovitch at their Bowesville home.

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Collection: Marcovitch family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0156; OJA 1-187

Date: 1947

1 image

Collection: Marcovitch family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1947

Fonds No.: I0156

Item No.: OJA 1-187

Storage Location: vault

Creator: Newton

Acquisition Source: Mrs. Lillian Saslove

Notes: L-R: Tom Marcovitch, Rose Marcovitch, Sam Marcovitch (standing), Max Marcovitch, Abram Marcovitch, Freida Marcovitch, Rachael Marcovitch, Ben Marcovitch (standing), Nathan Marcovitch, Lillian Marcovitch.