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Beth Israel Congregation in Pembroke, community event.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105249
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-320
- Date
- [ca. 1979]
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- [ca. 1979]
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-320
- Notes
- The synagogue officially opened in May 1957.
- L-R: Newton Prager and Pembroke synagogue rabbi, Rabbi Chaim Weber.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101382
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 3 boxes of textual records, 14 photographs, and other material
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Date
- 1955-1987
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of Constitution and Bylaws; Minutes of Meetings 1956 to 1987; Financial Statements 1958 to 1976; Invoices; High Holiday Lists; Correspondence; Donation Agreement with Canadian Jewish Congress - Central Region; Financial Statements 1956 - 1976; Invoices; Education; High Holiday Lists;…
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 3 boxes of textual records, 14 photographs, and other material
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of Constitution and Bylaws; Minutes of Meetings 1956 to 1987; Financial Statements 1958 to 1976; Invoices; High Holiday Lists; Correspondence; Donation Agreement with Canadian Jewish Congress - Central Region; Financial Statements 1956 - 1976; Invoices; Education; High Holiday Lists; Ladies Auxiliary; Library; State of Israel Bonds; Journals; Newspaper Clippings; Journals; Hebrew School Textbooks; religious artifacts used in Beth Israel congregation services along with the Sarah Dover Chapter of Hadassah Wizo Series: Minutes 1955 - 1970; Correspondence: Membership; Financial Statements; Book keeping records; Donations; photographs; plaques. Plaques and framed material currently in workroom - to be sent to offsite storage: Plaque. “Presented to / BETH ISRAEL / For distinguished service in the economic development of Israel / whose twentieth anniversary marks a milestone of historic / achievement in the rebirth of the Jewish people and in its / spiritual revival as symbolized by the Holy City of Jerusalem / STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS” (Wood frame, blue velvet back, rectangular depiction of wailing wall in brass, brass plate with above inscription.) Plaque. Medallion: “Synagogue Award 5732 / State of Israel Bonds” Brass plate: “Presented to / BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION / PEMBROKE. ONT. 1971 - / For mobilizing its members to provide financial / resources through the Israel Bond campaign / for the development of Israel’s economy as / the foundation for peace and freedom. / STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS / D. LOU HARRIS. PRESIDENT.” (Wood frame, burgundy velvet back, gold colored medallion, brass plate.) Plaque. “A GIFT FOREVER / The Board of Directors of the /Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation / gratefully acknowledges the establishment of the / Beth Israel Religious School / of Pembroke Endowment Fund / which will benefit the Foundation / in perpetuity and thereby help assure/ the future of Jewish life in Ottawa / September 18, 1998 / Charles Taylor, President” (Wood plaque, sliver colored plate.) Plaque. “AWARD OF MERIT / THIS AWARD IS PRESENTED TO / The Jewish Community of Pembroke / BY/ THE 1970 UNITED JEWISH APPEAL OF OTTAWA / AND ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN / IN RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY / SERVICE OVER THE COURSE OF MANY YEARS / YOUR DEVOTED EFFORTS IN HELPING TO / MEET HUMAN NEEDS IN ISRAEL AND STRENGTHENING JEWISH LIFE / EVERYWHERE ARE FOREVER ENSHRINED IN THE LIVES / YOU HAVE HELPED TO SHAPE, SAVE AND REBUILD” (Wood plaque, brass plate). Plaque. “PRESENTED IN TRIBUTE TO / THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF PEMBROKE / BY / THE UNITED JEWISH APPEAL OF OTTAWA / FOR ITS CONTINUOUS DEVOTION TO / THE UPBUILDING OF ISRAEL AND / THE CAUSE OF JEWISH SURVIVAL / JULY 5, 1977 19 TAMMUZ 5737” (Frame removed, black velvet back, silver sculpted medallion by Batia (161/250), silver colored plate.) Plaque. “Presented to / CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL / For sharing to an impressive degree in furthering the / development of Israel in the historic year of the celebra- / tion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of its independence / PEMBROKE. ONT. 1972-5733 / STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS” (Black painted wood plaque, silver sculpted Hebrew words, silver colored plate). Plaque. Medallion: “THE JEWISH LIFE LINE / All Jews are / responsible for / one another” Plaque: “HONORS / THE JEWISH COMMUNITY / OF PEMBROKE / JUNE 18, 1985 29 SIVAN 5745 / for distinguished service in Community Leadership” (Wood plaque, plastic medallion, brass plate.) Plaque. Brass plate depicting map, text in Latin. (Wood frame, burgundy velvet back, brass plate, inscription plate lost). Plaque. “Presented to / BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION / PEMBROKE, ONTARIO, - 1969 / in profound appreciation of outstanding service and leadership in the historic mission of provid- /ing the financial resources for the attainment of / Israel’s goal of economic progress under freedom. / SAMUEL BRONFMAN / PRESIDENT / D. LOU HARRIS / NATIONAL CHAIRMAN / STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS” (Black painted wood plaque, silver sculpted medallion with lion, silver colored plate.) Plaque. “Presented to / BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION / PEMBROKE, ONTARIO 1970 - 5730 / for outstanding participation in the Israel Bond / program which is strengthening the economy / of the State of Israel as the foundation for the / spiritual and cultural rebirth of the Jewish people. / D. LOU HARRIS / NATIONAL CHAIRMAN / STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS” (Black painted wood plaque, bronze sculpted scene of Jerusalem, bronze colored plate.) Plaque. “Presented to / BETH ISRAEL / for outstanding participation in the Israel Bond / program which is strengthening the economy / of the State of Israel as the foundation for the / spiritual and cultural rebirth of the Jewish people. / STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS” (black painted wood plaque, bronze sculpted scene of Jerusalem, bronze colored plate.) Plaque. “ To certify that / Sisterhood Beth Israel Congregation / is hereby presented / ISRAEL’S TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY / Honour Award / for historic participation during the twenty first year / of Israel’s independence in the program / to strengthen Israel’s economy / Ottawa, October 8, 1969 / STATE OF ISRAEL BOND ORGANIZATION (Wood/laminated.) Plaque. "To our dedicated community / in Ottawa with deep respect and / appreciation / Shalom / David Maimon / the chairman of / Neot Herzel / Neighbourhood committee (wooden plaque, black painted bronze plate) Framed portrait of Golda Meir. "IN APPRECIATION TO / THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF PEMBROOKE / FOR ITS SUPPORT OF THE / UNITED JEWISH APPEAL / JULY 1972 (Bronze painted wooden frame) Plaque. "PRIME MINISTER'S / CLUB / OTTAWA JEWISH / COMMUNITY FOUNDATION / MEMBER / For Exceptional Participation in / the Program for the Economic / Development of Israel through / Israel Bonds (Two layered bronze plate on wooden frame, emblem held on with tape) Plaque. "Karen Hamesod / United Israel Appeal / Canadian Jewish Congress / U.J.R,A. / Presented to / Members, Beth Israel Synagogue / Pembrooke / In recognition of devoted interest / and outstanding leadership / on behalf of the / United Israel Appeal / and the / United Jewish Relief Agencies of Canada / and / with the warm appreciation of / the / Zionist Organization of Canada / and the / Canadian Jewish Congress / Zionist Organization of Canada / Canadian Jewish Congress (Bronze plate on wooden plaque) Framed Certificate. "Certificate (Thanks) / Israel's Youth Aliyah Boys and Girls / say (Many Thanks) / for helping them to build Israel. / This TODAH Certificate is Awarded to / the children of the Junior and Senior Grades of / BETH ISRAEL SUNDAY SCHOOL / AND HEBREW SCHOOL / For outstanding cooperatioin towards the cause / of World Child's Day / HADASSAH-WIZO ORGANIZATION OF CANADA (Wooden frame, inner frame painted bronze) Framed photo of Old City of Jerusalem. "PRESENTED TO / THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF PEMBROOKE / BY THE UNITED JEWISH APPEAL OF OTTAWA / FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO ISRAEL AND JEWISH SOLIDARITY (Bronze painted wooden frame)
- Date
- 1955-1987
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Storage Location
- A.2.5
- 2 boxes in OS
- History / Biographical
- Beth Israel Congregation was an orthodox congregation, established around 1946, in Pembroke, Ontario. Founders included the families of Morrie and Harry Eisen, Jules Abramson, the Borensteins, the families of Phillip and Sam Cooper, the Landens, the families of Jerry and Herbie Noik, Mike Smaye, Mac Switzer, Abe Miller, Max Hager, Basil Harris, and Jack Zacharoff. Two years later Newton and Rhoda Prager joined, followed by Mandy Rosner, Joe Cooper, Edith Monson and Dr. Jerry Steinberg. Business was good in the Ottawa Valley in the post war era and congregants were able to buy a house for their synagogue at the corner of William and Alfred street by May 1957. A constitution for the Beth Israel Synagogue and Community Centre of Pembroke was drawn up in July 1957 with William Borenstein serving as its first President. Members traveled from Renfrew, Deep River and Fort Coulonge for services and simchas. The first rabbi to serve the small congregation was Harry Mandel from Montreal. He lived in the house in a second floor apartment which had a kitchen and two bedrooms that doubled as classrooms. Rabbi Chaim Weber joined the Pembroke shul from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, when there were 25 families associated with the synagogue in the mid 1960's. He remained for about 12 years, until health problems prevented him from continuing with services. Various people served the community until 1989 when Ian Kagedan, a graduate of Jewish Theological Seminary in New York started conducting High Holiday services for the Pembroke families. A Hadassah chapter was organized in Pembroke in 1948 with a membership of 8 women. The first executive was comprised of Mrs. A. Miller, President, Mrs. L. Bilsky, Secretary and Mrs. J. Zacharoff, Treasurer. Records show that membership increased to 18 by 1967 and remained there until at least 1972. Fundraising efforts included Chanukah and Purim parties, fashion shows, bake sales, teas and raffles. Beth Israel Congregation members contributed significantly to the United Jewish Appeal as well as State of Israel Bonds drives throughout the years. In 1981, the Beth Israel Religious School was a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Community Council and received $3,600 in funding. In November of 1987, the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation established the Beth Israel Religious School of Pembroke Fund for Jewish Education with an initial investment of $11,545.00. Provision was made for distributing funds amongst Ottawa schools if the school ever closed. By the late 1990s, the synagogue building was in need of repair and had annual operational and maintenance costs of approximately $10,000.00. In 1998 after 40 years of active and sacred communal life the congregation held its final service. The Oren Ha’Kodesh was moved to Agudath Israel where it is used for auxiliary services.
- Notes
- 1. Other material includes photographs and artifacts (described separately) 2. Box list of artifacts included with textile artifacts 3. Ontario Jewish Archives holds Beth Israel’s record books from the 60's and 70's. 4. Note found on file: “In January of 1966 the Sarah Dover Chapter and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Beth Israel Synagogue appear to have become one in the same group for an undefined period of time” 5. History from Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, January 25, 1999. 6. Religious material collected in Pembroke by Shirley and Shier Berman, 1999. 7. Some of the religious items were used in a display at the Billings House, Billings Bridge, 2000 to illustrate the Jewish connection on the Billings Estate.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Beth Israel Synagogue for sale in Pembroke, Ontario.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104156
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-294-01
- Date
- September 1999
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- September 1999
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-294-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Dr. Shier Berman
- Acquisition Source
- Shirley Berman
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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Beth Israel Synagogue for sale in Pembroke, Ontario
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104157
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-294-02
- Date
- September 1999
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- September 1999
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-294-02
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Dr. Shier Berman
- Acquisition Source
- Shirley Berman
- Notes
- Synagogue was sold to CHRO and renovated.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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Chanukah Party at the home of the Zacharoff's in Pembroke, Ontario.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105027
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-294-06
- Date
- December, 1951
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- December, 1951
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-294-06
- Storage Location
- vault
- Physical Condition
- Mounted on board
- Notes
- L-R: Standing; Mac Switzer, Jack Zacharoff, Bill Borenstein, Anne Borenstein, Mrs. Sheinfield, Mr. Sheinfield (Renfrew), Ben Landen, Rose Landen, Dan Landen, Harry Eisen, Morrie Eisen (hidden), Helen Eisen, Harvey Cash, Babe Plener. Seated; Ben Tradburks, Molly Tradburks, Ned Adler, Dodie Adler, Molly Switzer, Eve Zacharoff (hostess), Leonard Zacharoff, Sheila Niok, Herbert Noik, Goldie Landen, Sid Landen, Phillip Cooper.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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The children of the Pembroke Ontario Jewish Community celebrate Chanukah.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn108295
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA C7-001
- Date
- [195-?]
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [195-?]
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA C7-001
- Creator
- Pembrook Observer
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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Memorial plaque belonging to Beth Israel Synagogue.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104159
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-294-04
- Date
- September 1999
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- September 1999
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-294-04
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Dr. Shier Berman
- Acquisition Source
- Shirley Berman
- Notes
- The memorial plaque was removed and given to Agudath Israel Synagogue, Ottawa.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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Pembroke Women's Canadian Club Meeting.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105028
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-294-07
- Date
- [195-?]
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [195-?]
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-294-07
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Lowe's Studio - Pembroke
- Physical Condition
- Ripped along right edge.
- Notes
- Photograph includes Rose Landen wearing in dark dress, glasses, and hat seated on left table. Libby Miller also attended but not located in photo.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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Two photographs illustrating the Torah Arc and curtains (Oren Hakodesh) belonging to Beth Israel Synagogue, Pembroke.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104160
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col.
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-294-05
- Date
- December 1980
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col.
- Date
- December 1980
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-294-05
- Storage Location
- vault
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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Two photographs illustrating the Torah Ark and curtains (Oren Hakodesh) belonging to Beth Israel Synagogue, Pembroke.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104158
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col.
- Fonds No.
- C0007; OJA 5-294-03
- Date
- September, 1999
- Collection
- Beth Israel (Pembroke) Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col.
- Date
- September, 1999
- Fonds No.
- C0007
- Item No.
- OJA 5-294-03
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Dr. Shier Berman
- Acquisition Source
- Shirley Berman
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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