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MONTREAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTRE

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn45523
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Fonds
Fonds No.
MHMC-01
Date
[1700-2008].
Scope and Content
The MHMC acquires and preserves artefacts, documents and testimonies of Holocaust witnesses for study, reference, and presentation to the public, together with information about them. The Museum collection holds more than 9,700 items consisting of over 4,800 textual records (including 2,000 items o…
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Fonds
Scope and Content
The MHMC acquires and preserves artefacts, documents and testimonies of Holocaust witnesses for study, reference, and presentation to the public, together with information about them. The Museum collection holds more than 9,700 items consisting of over 4,800 textual records (including 2,000 items of correspondence), 3,400 graphic material items (including 3,000 photographs) and 1,500 objects related to the history of the Holocaust. Among the objects collected are personal objects, household items, ceremonial artefacts, currency and artworks created before and during the Second World War. The majority of these objects is directly linked to personal stories and therefore has a unique value. The items in collection originate from over 60 different countries and are written in 30 different languages. The collection also comprises over 3,000 hours of video interviews representing the life stories of 500 Holocaust survivors interviewed by the MHMC. Materials in the MHMC Collection illustrate and document the prewar life of communities that were persecuted by the Nazi party (National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP) regime; the crimes of the NSDAP regime and its collaborators; the world's response to the NSDAP regime and its occupation of Europe and the experience of Holocaust victims including resistance, rescue, and life in hiding. The Collection also holds items recording the experience of Holocaust survivors after Liberation, such as the postwar resettlement experience (Displaced Persons' camp), the re-emergence of Jewish life after the war and immigration of Holocaust survivors to Canada directly after the war and the pursuit of justice through war crimes trials.
Date
[1700-2008].
Fonds No.
MHMC-01
History / Biographical
The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre was founded in 1979 by a group of Holocaust survivors and other members of the Montreal Jewish community. The first objects, documents and photographs which were to form the basis of the collection were donated by Holocaust survivors living in Montreal. The MHMC museum was opened in 1979 to the public in the Federation CJA building on Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road and soon reached schools and other groups with temporary exhibitions and survivor testimony. In 1991, the Centre was incorporated under federal jurisdiction. In 2001, the Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications recognized the Centre as a museum institution. In June 2003, following a period of renovations and extension, the new permanent exhibition of the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Museum was inaugurated by Canada's Prime Minister and the Premier of Quebec. The MHMC Museum is open to the public year-round and presents over 380 artefacts in its permanent exhibition. The Museum now reaches over 15,500 visitors each year, as well as many thousands other participants through educational events and pedagogical tools. The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre educates people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while sensitizing the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference. Through its Museum, its commemorative programs and educational initiatives, the Centre promotes respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life.
Notes
General note :The Collection is documented according to the Info-Muse Network documentation system based on standards proposed by the Canadian Heritage Information Network.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Clip

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47415
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Clip : cast (moulded), soldered, linked, cut, coiled, incised : silver, gold
Date
1701-1800
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Clip : cast (moulded), soldered, linked, cut, coiled, incised : silver, gold
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1701-1800
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
On each side is a multi-layered flower buckle, connected with a linked chain. Each buckle has a gold coloured flower base with silver petal outlines placed over top. Inside each petal is a series of coiled curlicues; the left buckle has an additional smaller layer of petal outlines, topped with a silver knob; the right side has 3 additional petal-outline layers, topped with a silver knob. The 2 buckles are connected by a 14 link chain. Each link is the same: A circular centre with decorative rings and balls at the top and bottom. In the middle of the circle is a flower with 6 petals and a silver centre. Each chain-link is connected together with 3 circular links, incised with small lines, at the top, centre and bottom. The backside of the chain-links are smooth metal. The buckles have fastenings soldered on: the left side has 2 eyes; the right side has a round metal peg. Both buckles have metal strips that come from the front and fold onto the back, to attach the front detailings.
Accession No.
1991.31.01
Name Access
Kaufer, Margaret & Leslie
Places
Bratislava (Pressburg), Slovakia, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Megillat

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn51358
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Scroll : Parchment : Painted, handwritten : Yellow, Black, Blue, White ; Ht: 14 in. x W: 54 1/4 in.
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Scroll : Parchment : Painted, handwritten : Yellow, Black, Blue, White ; Ht: 14 in. x W: 54 1/4 in.
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Physical Condition
Good
Language
Hebrew
Notes
Illustrations of figures on horseback and people and structures from ancient Israel around the borders of the scripture.
Accession No.
2005.24.01
Name Access
MHMC
Places
Germany, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Photo-Frau Fanny Werner

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn90315
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
Photograph : Paper : photograph : b&w ; Ht: 7,7 cm x W: 6,6 cm
Date
1789-1875
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
Photograph : Paper : photograph : b&w ; Ht: 7,7 cm x W: 6,6 cm
Other Title Information
Documentary Artifact
Date
1789-1875
Physical Condition
Good
Language
German
Notes
b&w photo of a photo. The picture of Frau Fanny Werner is inside an oval frame. This photo shows her within that original photo and its frame.
Accession No.
1990.104.06
Name Access
Gross, Theresa
Places
Kremsier, Czech Republic, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Mezuzah

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn76264
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Mezuzah : Carved, Painted : Brown, White ; Ht: 6 7/8 in. x W: 7/8 in.
Date
[ca. 1800]
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Mezuzah : Carved, Painted : Brown, White ; Ht: 6 7/8 in. x W: 7/8 in.
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
[ca. 1800]
Physical Condition
Good
Language
Hebrew
Notes
Carved with decorative motifs, with holes for nails at base and top. Transparent glass window in front allows parchment scroll to be displayed. Missing back panel, painted dark brown.
Accession No.
2005.26.04
Name Access
Tauben, Irwin
Places
Poland, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Milton Shaffer fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn111222
Collection
Milton Shaffer fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
graphic material
textual record
object
Physical Description
textual material; 312 photograph : b&w & col.
Fonds No.
I0301
Date
1800 - 2011
Scope and Content
Box 1 File I: Family History Records The Family History series contains paper documents pertaining to the family history of Milton Shaffer. It consists of five hand-drawn family trees, letters, family timelines, genealogy records, a Bar Mitzvah invite for Milton Shaffer, and a family coat of arms.…
Collection
Milton Shaffer fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
graphic material
textual record
object
Physical Description
textual material; 312 photograph : b&w & col.
Scope and Content
Box 1 File I: Family History Records The Family History series contains paper documents pertaining to the family history of Milton Shaffer. It consists of five hand-drawn family trees, letters, family timelines, genealogy records, a Bar Mitzvah invite for Milton Shaffer, and a family coat of arms. It was chosen to break the Family History Series down into 3 subseries which are: Family Trees & Timelines, Correspondence and Misc. Records. File II: 70th Anniversary The 70th Anniversary Series contains documents and photographs pertaining to the 70th wedding anniversary of Mr. Milton Shaffer and Mrs. Sarah (Fine) Shaffer. Series consists of one speech, 4 photographs, 2 negatives, a card from the Britannia Yacht Club and Three congratulatory letters from the governor general of Canada, the Prime Minister of Canada, and Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England. File III: Shaffer’s Ltd. The Shaffer’s Ltd. series contains documents and photographs pertaining to the store Shaffer’s Ltd. It consists of receipts, photographs, office expense reports, sales records, letters, telegrams, advertisements, anniversary acknowledgments, store closing letters, and board member lists. The series is broken down into three subseries: The store, Shaffer’s 50th Anniversary 1961, and Shaffer’s retailing. File 4: Housing Records The Housing Records series contains documents pertaining to two of Milton Shaffer’s properties. It consists of notes, letters, lawyer bills, land bills, land sale documents, neighbourhood watch notes, and a thank you card. The series is broken down into two subseries: Killeen Ave series, and Northwest One apartment series. File 5: Correspondence The Correspondence series contains letters to and from Milton Shaffer. It consists of letters from Brian Mulroney, Carl Baltare, Bob Rae, Mayor Bourque, Marlene Catterall, David Kimmel, Lynn Villeneuve, Ruth Wildgen, Marion Seymour, Joe Feller, Canadian Museum of Civilization, and the PC Party. File 6: Army service, Second World War The Army Service, Second World War series contains documents pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s service during the Second World War. It consists of one Department of Labour certificate of Medical Exam (1944), a letter regarding failure to appear at a parade, photocopies of Milton Shaffer’s service records and a certificate of enrollment in the Volunteer Worker of Civil Defence (1943). File 7: Scouts The Scouts series contains documents pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s time as a Scout leader in Ottawa. It consists of a Patrol leader’s pocket record for Ottawa 39th beavers, Milton Shaffer’s assistant scoutmaster card, letters, a Camp B’nai Brith reunion invitation and ticket, the history of Troop 39, Boy Scouts association application charters, and a Scouts shofar award. File 8: Wartime Prices and Trade Board The Wartime Prices and Trade Board series consists of 16 letters between 1944 and 1945 pertaining to Milton’s Correspondence with the WPTB regarding a company that was dealing in illegal trade. File 9: Joe Feller Store The Joe Feller Store series consists of sales memos, letters to staff, price sheets, and sales sheets. File 10: Simpson-Sears Ltd. The Simpson-Sears Ltd. series consists of records pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s time working for Simpson-Sears Ltd. It contains 1 Ottawa Sears catalogue, two retirement letters, a retirement bulletin, and a retirement card. File 11: Lisgar Collegiate Alumni Association The Lisgar Collegiate series contains documents pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s schooling. It consists of seven school examination reports (report cards) and a certificate of admission. File 12: Memorabilia/Emphemera The memorabilia series contains cards and certificates relating to Milton's life.It includes a Shaffer's Ltd. hanger, a stereoscope with slides of the store, an Expo 67 booklet, a photo album, and a medal. File 13: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem This series contains updates on all the students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who received scholarships from Abraham's Endowment fund.
Date
1800 - 2011
Fonds No.
I0301
Storage Location
C.3.2
Creator
Milton Shaffer
History / Biographical
Milton Shaffer was born October 8, 1916 in Ottawa, Ontario. He was the son of American-born Abraham Shaffer and Mary Baslaw (original family name was Boguslawsky), who was born in Poltava, Ukraine and immigrated to New York around 1890. He had two brothers, Irving and Harold, who were born in New York, and an older sister, Beatrice and a younger brother, Sheldon, both of whom were born in Ottawa. The Shaffers moved to Ottawa around 1911; Abraham’s parents, Samuel and Mary, nee Katz, were already established there. Abraham and Mary established The Ottawa Bargain Store at 147 Rideau. The family lived above the store until they moved into a home on Marlborough Avenue in Sandy Hill. They continued to operate Shaffer’s Ltd. at the Rideau Street location until 1966. Milton attended York Street School and Lisgar Collegiate Institute. He was active in the Boy Scouts movement and Camp B’nai Brith, and co-founded a chapter of AZA. He and Sarah Fine, younger daughter of Leon and Rachel Feller Fine, had been ‘sweethearts’ since childhood. They married on September 11, 1938 in Montreal. They had three daughters: Ingrid Shaffer Robinson Shapiro (born 1941); Marilyn Shaffer Kimmel (born 1943); Wendy Shaffer Green (born 1945). Milton joined the family business upon graduation from Lisgar and continued there until the business closed some 30 years later. During the Second World War, he volunteered with the Civil Defense Corp and was involved in efforts to control wartime profiteering. Milton was an enthusiastic person willing to share his ideas with anyone who would listen. He was active in the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society, the Lisgar Collegiate Alumni Association, and the Britannia Yacht Club, where he and Sarah sailed and had an active social life. Sarah died in Ottawa in 2012; Milton died in 2015, three months short of his 99th birthday. They were survived by their daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Acquisition Source
David Kimmel
Access Restrictions
1 sealed manila envelope with restricted access until July 15, 2065.
Related Material
Shaffers Ltd. fonds B0021
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Torah shield

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47650
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Torah shield : silver plated, cast (moulded), embossed, screwed : silver
Date
1801-1900
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Torah shield : silver plated, cast (moulded), embossed, screwed : silver
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1801-1900
Physical Condition
Excellent
Language
Hebrew
Notes
Oval shape with ornate edges decorated with high-relief leaves, filigree and flowers; the main surface is stippled. At the top, centre, is a Torah crown, attached separately with screws. There are 3 hooks extending from the bottom of the crown, with a chain atached to the centre. Under the crown is a tablet with the Ten Commandments, in Hebrew; standing lions are found on either side of the tablet, supporting it with their front paws; the lions are looking outwards. Below the tablet is a rectangular negative space, set into the shield. At the bottom, centre, is another scroll, with more Hebrew text (see inscription). The chain extending from the bottom centre of the crown is attached to a long, ornate pointer: the tip is of a closed fist, with an extending index finger. Narrative: Torah shield (Torah breastplate) is a shield that in a synagogue is suspended by chains over the front of the Torah. It is usually ornately decorated with embossing to depict symbolic motifs, such as the two columns reminescent of the columns of the Temple of Jerusalem, the Tablet of the Ten Commandments or the Lion of Judah. Attached is a removable small plate upon which is indicated the part of the Torah for current reading. (source: http://www.silvercollection.it/dictionarytorahshield.html)
Accession No.
2011X.58.62
Name Access
MHMC
Places
Eastern Europe, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Hanukkah lamp

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn50257
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Hanukkah lamp : welded : Gold, Brown ; Ht: 14,5 in. x W: 12,5 in.
Date
1801-1900
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Hanukkah lamp : welded : Gold, Brown ; Ht: 14,5 in. x W: 12,5 in.
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1801-1900
Physical Condition
Good
Language
Hebrew
Notes
Two side pieces hinged on both sides of the main piece like small doors. The central piece has eight small tear-drop shaped cups on the bottom and a tray under them for oil. There is also one tear drop shaped cup under the inscription on the top centre (for the shemesh). A hole was perforated on top centre of the main piece, used to hang the chanukiah on the wall. Narrative: During Hanukkah, the lamp was hung on the dining room's wall. Originally, the lamp belonged to the donor's grandfather, Judah Nasim Levy. It is inscribed with his name (Yehuda Levi). Donor inherited the lamp as he shares the same name as his grandfather. Judah Nasim Levy was originally from Gibraltar.
Accession No.
1991.20.02
Name Access
Levy, Claude
Places
Tunisia, Africa
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Hanukkah lamp

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn51196
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Hanukkah lamp : cast, engraved : Black, Gold ; Ht: 10,25 in. x W: 8 in.
Date
1801-1900
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Hanukkah lamp : cast, engraved : Black, Gold ; Ht: 10,25 in. x W: 8 in.
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1801-1900
Physical Condition
Excellent
Notes
Pear-shaped, with pedal shaped cups at the bottom. There is a flower pattern in vertical panels around the centre portion. The lid is detachable.
Accession No.
2000.11.1
Name Access
Vineberg, Sally
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Haggadah Shel Pesach according to the Sephardi Rite; Order of the Agada of Pesach in Hebrew and Spanish for Spanish and Portuguese Jews

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn50149
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
Book : Bound : brown, beige, black ; Ht: 9,5 in. x W: 8 in.
Date
1813
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
Book : Bound : brown, beige, black ; Ht: 9,5 in. x W: 8 in.
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1813
Creator
-
Physical Condition
Poor
Language
Hebrew
Spanish
English
Notes
More then 50 pages, hard cover. Pages have printed text on them. Book contains different prayers for religious ceremonies. Narrative: Bought by donor's grandfather, Judah Nasim Levy, in Gibraltar before immigrating to Tunis.
Accession No.
1991.20.05
Name Access
Levy, Claude
Places
Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Berthold Werner, Cilli Ellinger Werner and Samuel Werner

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn90312
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
Photograph : Paper : photograph : b&w ; Ht: 8,5 cm x W: 7,5 cm
Date
1815-1916
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
Photograph : Paper : photograph : b&w ; Ht: 8,5 cm x W: 7,5 cm
Other Title Information
Documentary Artifact
Date
1815-1916
Physical Condition
Excellent
Language
German
Notes
b&w reproduction outlined in green, portrait middle aged women and a man with white mustache, wearing dark clothes.
Accession No.
1990.104.03
Name Access
Gross, Theresa
Places
Kremsier, Czech Republic, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Dress

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47743
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Dress : embroidered : burgundy, gold
Date
1830-1930
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Dress : embroidered : burgundy, gold
Other Title Information
Clothing, Outerwear
Date
1830-1930
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Burgundy velour embroidered with gold. Traditional marriage dress made to measure for the donor, ordered by her mother Mazal (Bensabat) Wahnoun. This Keswa El Kbira or grand costume, is a traditional festive dress of Moroccan Jewish women, worn by brides and at other celebrations. It is probably based on medieval Spanish Jewish costume, with its origins usually traced to the 15th century Spanish vertugada.The front shirt is 100 years older (1830) than the dress (1930) and was acquired for the marriage. 3 pink ruffles are part of the dress but are not on display. They are pleated, tulle-type fabric. Two pieces are flat, with different lengths (long: .02-4; short: .02-6). The third has been sewn into a circle (.02-5). Narrative: This dress has been worn by a large number of brides in Morocco and Canada.
Accession No.
2002.87.02
Name Access
Communauté Sepharade du Quebec
Places
Casablanca, Morocco, Africa
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Tefillin bag

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47989
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Tefillin bag : woven, sewn, machine, hand, metal working : blue, black
Date
1835
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Tefillin bag : woven, sewn, machine, hand, metal working : blue, black
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1835
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Velvet blue outside, with blue cotton lining. Back panel has flapped over the front and fastens with a snap button. Edges have been hand stitched together, and the lining is handstitched to the outside. Narrative: The bag belonged to Sheftel Albin, the donor’s grandfather.
Accession No.
2007.04.01
Name Access
Albin, Don
Places
Galicia, Poland, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Tefillin

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn48110
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Tefillin : moulded, knotted, sewn, painted, glued : brown, black ; Ht: 5,5 cm x W: 7,3 cm x De: 7,9 cm
Date
1835
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Tefillin : moulded, knotted, sewn, painted, glued : brown, black ; Ht: 5,5 cm x W: 7,3 cm x De: 7,9 cm
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1835
Physical Condition
Poor
Notes
Shel Yad: Black painted box on a flat, square, base. The base is made of multiple layers that have been stitched together. A leather strap passes through a leather loop on the reverse of the base, which allows the strap to be looped into itself and adjusted for size. A cardboard container fits over the box. Narrative: Tefillin belonged to Sheftel Albin, the donor's grandfather.
Accession No.
2007.04.02
Name Access
Albin, Don
Places
Galicia, Poland, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Machzor

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn48048
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
book
Physical Description
Book : printed, bound : beige, red, black ; Ht: 28 cm x W: 21,5 cm
Date
1836
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
book
Physical Description
Book : printed, bound : beige, red, black ; Ht: 28 cm x W: 21,5 cm
Other Title Information
Documentary Artifact
Date
1836
Physical Condition
Poor
Language
Hebrew
Russian
Notes
352 pages. Cover missing, reveling inside pages, bound with string. Spine is a harder material than the pages. Title page is beige with an ornate printed border surrounding the title, printed in red and black. Interior pages are beige with black text.
Accession No.
2009.01.01
Name Access
Sandlere, Feiga
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
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Baron de Hirsch Institute/Jewish Family Services

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn77771
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
Series
Material Type
multiple media
Fonds No.
1074; 1
Date
c.1842-2008
Scope and Content
This series contains records pertaining to or originating from Baron de Hirsch Institute/Jewish Family Services.
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
Series
Material Type
multiple media
Scope and Content
This series contains records pertaining to or originating from Baron de Hirsch Institute/Jewish Family Services.
Date
c.1842-2008
Fonds No.
1074
Series No.
1
History / Biographical
In 1863 the Young Men’s Hebrew Benevolent Society (YMHBS) was formed by young unmarried men with the desire to help Jews in need. The Society also allowed the young Jewish men of Montreal to get to know each other better and to look after their social welfare needs. By 1882, the Society could not cope financially with the influx of immigrants arriving from Russia, most of who were destitute and had no means of support. The YMHBS appealed to philanthropist Baron Maurice de Hirsh. In 1890, Baron de Hirsch sent his first donation and in 1891, the Baron de Hirsch Institute opened and was dedicated to the purpose of “A Free School for the poor children of the Jewish faith and a home for sheltering distressed immigrants and orphans.” In 1900 Baron de Hirsch enlarged its sphere, and in recognition of the financial support received, obtained a new charter of incorporation to change its name to Baron de Hirsch Institute and Hebrew Benevolent Society of Montreal. The Institute was the pioneer charitable and philanthropic organization in Montreal. In 1917, because of the overlapping of much charitable and philanthropic work, the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies was formed with headquarters in the Baron de Hirsch Institute building. Baron de Hirsch became one of the constituent societies and continued its activities with the religious school, library, cemetery, family welfare, legal aid and Hebrew Court of Arbitration. The Federation of Jewish Philanthropies changed names three times. It became Federation of Jewish Community Services in 1951, Allied Jewish Community Services (AJCS) in 1965 and today’s Federation CJA in 1997. AJCS was under the direction of Manny Batshaw from 1967-1980). In 1974 the Jewish Family Services Social Service Centre (JFSSSC) was created and incorporated almost all the programs and human resources of the Baron de Hirsch Institute. Jewish Family Services encompassed these two organizations by providing joint structure for their complementing mandates. The JFSSSC was a publicly funded agency, working alongside the private JFS of the Baron de Hirsch Institute and primarily served the Jewish population. The JFSSSC became responsible for youth protection, young offenders, adoption and foster care (including group homes and placements for children, disabled adults and the elderly). Over the years, JFS adapted to transformations in Quebec society and developments in the field of social work. As mental health, sex education, addiction, care of the elderly and other concerns were recognized as part of the mandate of a social service provider, JFS developed programs to respond to these needs. JFS’s professional work also included the supervision of many volunteer units (for example, Big Brothers, Big Sisters and hospital volunteers). The public JFSSSC closed in 1993 in response to the Quebec government’s Bill 120 and the cessation of public funding. As a result, Jewish Family Services of the Baron de Hirsch Institute became a full-service, community-based organization.
Language
English
French
Hebrew
Yiddish
Subjects
Baron de Hirsh Institute, Montreal.
Jewish Family Services, Montreal.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Ometz Collection

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn77770
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
2.9 linear metres textual records
Fonds No.
1074
Date
1842-1998
Scope and Content
Currently, the Ometz Collection is made up of records from the Baron de Hirsch Institute/Jewish Family Services, Jewish Immigrant Aid Services, and Jewish Vocation Services. Records include correspondence, minutes and memoranda, annual reports, publications, and documentation of history. Three ma…
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
2.9 linear metres textual records
Scope and Content
Currently, the Ometz Collection is made up of records from the Baron de Hirsch Institute/Jewish Family Services, Jewish Immigrant Aid Services, and Jewish Vocation Services. Records include correspondence, minutes and memoranda, annual reports, publications, and documentation of history. Three major series exist under each of the historical branches of Ometz: JVS/JEM, JIAS, and JFS. Under each series, further subseries organize specific records to each former agency.
Date
1842-1998
Fonds No.
1074
History / Biographical
Ometz, the Hebrew word for courage, was chosen in 2008 as the new name for the merged services of the former Jewish Family Services (JFS), Jewish Employment Montreal (JEM), and Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS). Ometz reflects the wish for those who seek the support of Ometz's services, that they find the courage to move forward with life's challenges. Ometz offers a continuum of services for the entire family. Employees include clinical social workers, employment, school and immigration consellors, mental health professionals, occupations and speech therapists, and psychologists. Hundreds of volunters also make up the work of the agency. The history of Ometz stretches over 150 years when including the foundation of the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Society. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF THE BARON DE HIRSCH INSTITUTE In 1863, the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Society (YMHBS) was formed by young unmarried men with the desire to help Jews in need. The Society also allowed the young Jewish men of Montreal to get to know each other better and care for their social welfare needs. By 1882, the Society could not cope financially with the influx of immigrants arriving from Russia, most who were destitute and had no other means of support. The YMHBS appealed to Baron Maurice de Hirsch and in 1891, the new Baron de Hirsch Institute opened and was dedicated to the purpose of a "Free School for the poor children of the Jewish faith and a home for sheltering distressed immigrants and orphans. In 1900, the Baron de Hirsch enlarged its sphere and, in recognition of their namesake's generous support, obtained a new charter of incorporation under the name Baron de Hirsch Institute and Hebrew Benevolent Society of Montreal. In 1917, because of the overlapping of charitable and philanthropic work in the community, the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies (today's Federation CJA) was founded and began operation out of the Baron de Hirsch Institute building. The Baron de Hirsch Insitute in turn became one of the agencies of the new organization; continuing its activities with the religious school, a library, cemetery management, family welfare, legal aid and the Hebrew Court of Arbitration. In 1974, Jewish Family Services Social Service Centre (JFSSSC) was created and incorporated almost all of the programes and human resources of the Baron de Hirsch Institute. Jewish Family Services encompassed these two organizations by providing joint structure for their complementing mandates. The JFSSSC was a publicly funded agency working alongside JFS, mainly responsible for youth protection, young offenders, adoption and foster care. JFSSSC closed in 1993 due to the cessation of public funding. As a result, JFS of the Baron de Hirsch Institute became a full-service, community-based organization. JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES In 1919, the Canadian Jewish Congress was organized and in anticipation of renewed Jewish immigration after the war, established Jewish Immigrant Aid Society (JIAS). JIAS' mandate was to lobby the government on behalf of potential Jewish immigration. It acted on a national scale to facilitate the legal entry of Jews to Canada and then to help them adapt and integrate into their new home. After the war, immigration greatly increased and JIAS had to respond to new needs. Thousands of Jews were received, settled and rehabilitated, many from Displaced Persons camps. A social service committee was formed in 1947 and professional social workers were hired for the first time. Joseph Kage joined JIAS as a social worker in 1947 and remained at JIAS until his retirement in 1983. Under his leadership, JIAS' name changed from "Society" to "Services. Under his role of National Executive Director and national Executive Vice-President, Kage became an authority on issues of Canadian immigration policy and was chair of the Canadian Governmental Advisory Board on Immigrant Adjustment. JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES (JVS) / JEWISH EMPLOYMENT MONTREAL (JEM) JVS was created in 1945, immediately after the Second World War. Initially the mandate of JVS was to offer Holocaust survivors housing and jobs. JVS also offered employment support for returning war veterans, orphans, and displaced European Jews entering Canada. The 1950s saw a focus on young people looking for first-time employment or changing careers. JVS also began to offer career counselling during this period. In 1950, a sheltered workshop for people with physical or mental health issues was created and helped many Jewish emigres who were unable to find meaningful jobs. This became was is currently the JEM Workshop. JVS continued to adapt their services based on changing immigration demographics, economic realities, and social climates. After a structural change in 2003, JVS became Jewish Employment Montreal (JEM) and continues to offer programming with this name under Ometz. In 2008, Jewish Employment Montreal, Jewish Family Services of the Baron de Hirsch Institute, and Jewish Immigrant Aid Services merged to become Ometz.
Language
English
French
Acquisition Source
Collection was created from multiple sources, including materials pulled from the Jewish Canadiana Collection of the Jewish Public Library and the offices of the former agencies themselves.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Cemeteries

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn77777
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1074; 1.6
Date
ca.1842-1998
Scope and Content
This sub-series consists of textual materials regarding the sale and maintenance of certain cemeteries and land in Montreal between various Montreal Jewish organizations.
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This sub-series consists of textual materials regarding the sale and maintenance of certain cemeteries and land in Montreal between various Montreal Jewish organizations.
Date
ca.1842-1998
Fonds No.
1074
Series No.
1.6
Storage Location
Bay 2
Subjects
Jewish Family Services, Montreal.
Baron de Hirsh Institute, Montreal.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Legal Documentation

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn77847
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file textual records
Fonds No.
1074; 1.6; 00070
Date
1842-1947
Collection
Ometz Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file textual records
Date
1842-1947
Fonds No.
1074
Series No.
1.6
File No.
00070
Storage Location
Ctn.004
2-6E
Language
English
French
Notes
Baron de Hirsch Institute List of Deeds of Title etc.- Bleury Street Property, Deeds of Sale,Extracts from Acts or Deeds of Partage, Release and Discharge, Power of Attorney, Certificates of Search
Subjects
Baron de Hirsh Institute, Montreal.
Jewish Family Services, Montreal.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Spoon

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47800
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Spoon : cast (moulded) : silver ; Ht: 3,1 cm x W: 4,5 cm x De: 22 cm
Date
1850-1900
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Spoon : cast (moulded) : silver ; Ht: 3,1 cm x W: 4,5 cm x De: 22 cm
Other Title Information
Food Service T&E
Date
1850-1900
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Serving size spoon with deep bowl. Extending from a thin, slightly curved handle that tapers out at the bottom; curved edges extending slightly longer in the middle.
Accession No.
2004.03.10
Name Access
Klein, Louis
Places
Solingen, Germany, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
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