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B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101109
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 65m of records, 4 rubber stamps, 10 prayer books, 14 photographs, 1 Bimah cover
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Date
- 1915-1974
- Scope and Content
- This fonds consists of early administrative records, Correspondence, documents pertaining to the Women's Auxiliary 'Sisterhood', financial ledgers of the Loan Society, and religious texts. Other materials include: Early synagogue material including 1916 constitution; 1915-1916 seating accounts; 19…
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 65m of records, 4 rubber stamps, 10 prayer books, 14 photographs, 1 Bimah cover
- Scope and Content
- This fonds consists of early administrative records, Correspondence, documents pertaining to the Women's Auxiliary 'Sisterhood', financial ledgers of the Loan Society, and religious texts. Other materials include: Early synagogue material including 1916 constitution; 1915-1916 seating accounts; 1931 cornerstone documents (and old copies of these documents); 1920-1971 Board minutes; A complete financial history of the B’nai Jacob Loan Society from 1943 onwards; A short written history of B’nai Jacob by Reuben Kalin; Membership records; Cemetery accounts Correspondence; Sisterhood minutes - 1930-1968; 50th anniversary activities – 1967; News clippings; Amalgamation committee minutes - 1969-1973 A history of Sons of Jacob Congregation - 1911-1944; A souvenir marking the occasion of the burning of the James Street Synagogue mortgage - November 19, 1944; Max Bookman, Honour Roll, 1939-1945; 1966 Bulletins of Congregations B’nai Jacob and Machzikei Hadas, Framed prayer instructions written in Yiddish that were once bolted to the wall (the document is stored in the Congregation’s fonds Box 2, and the frame is stored on the wrapped items shelf (see - 4-725)); A hand-written calligraphic document from the Sons of Jacob Congregation to the Uptown Ladies Auxiliary on behalf of their work done during their 25th anniversary - 1937 (see 4-740); A photocopy of a typed list listing members – 1931; Red and gold Bimah cover, circa 1920 (Oversized storage, Mixed Box 2) Box 1: Constitution, Cornerstone Documents, Minute Books, Membership Lists, Newspaper Clippings Cornerstone: Documents 1 – 1930-1931; Cornerstone: Documents 2 – 1930-1931; Cornerstone: Documents 3 – 1930-1931; Cornerstone: Documents 4- July 1, 1931; Cornerstone: Photocopied Cornerstone Documents; Constitution – Nov 23, 1916; Account Book with Seat List – 1914-1944; Minute Book, Yiddish – 1920-1932; Minute Book, Yiddish – June 7, 1936- July 20, 1939; Minute Book – Apr 13, 1958 – Dec 3, 1967; Membership Lists – 1940’s, 1964; Letter regarding the Imposition of taxes on Member seats – May 5, 1930; Incorporation Papers and Rules and Regulations of Constitution – 1928, 1933; Election Ballots and results – Jan 22, 1950; Congregational Financial Statements; Invitations; Bulletins of Congregations: Machzikei Hadas and B’nai Jacob; Honour Roll – 1939-1945; Newspaper Clippings – 1929-1967; Plaque from State Bonds of Israel for Distinguished Service in Economic Development; B’nai Jacob Cemetery Map; Box 2: History, Correspondence, Cemetery Records, 5 Prayer Books Hist: A History of the Sons of Jacob Congregation – 1911-1944; Hist: B’nai Jacob Synagogue Youth List – 1964-1965; Hist: Minutes on Amalgamation – 1969-1973; Correspondence, various subjects – 1952-1970; Deed to Lot for Cemetery – Feb 5, 1957; Rules and Regulations Governing Jewish Cemetery – 1957; Correspondence: Cemetery Lots and Estate Funds – 1958-1972; Correspondence: received from Vaad Ha’ir – 1963-1968; Blank Deeds for Purchase of Burial Lots; Burial Lists – 1963-1966; Cemetery receipt Books; Prayer Books (5); Plaque Distinguishing B’nai Jacob from State of Israel Bonds; Box 3: Women’s Auxiliary “Sisterhood” History; Ladies Auxiliary: Obituary of Rebecca Levin – 1941; Sisterhood Minutes Book, Yiddish and English – 1930-1954; Sisterhood Minutes Book – 1954-1967; Mailing Membership Lists; Sisterhood Purim Play Program and Script – 1962; Donated receipts; Certificate of 50th Anniversary – 1967; Sisterhood Correspondence; Newspaper Clippings; Sisterhood Invitations; Box 4: Loan Society Reuben Kalin’s History of the Loan Society – 1929; Minutes – Feb 6, 1952 – Dec 1, 1974; Minute Book – 1968-1974; Minutes – Apr 4 1943- Dec 30, 1951; Financial Statements – May 3, 1943- Jan 15, 1950; Financial Statements – Jan 15, 1950- Feb 7, 1960; Financial Statements – Feb 16, 1960 – Mar 1, 1970; Financial Statements – Mar 1, 1970 – Dec 15, 1974; Invoices – 1946-1972; Cemetery Committee – 1965-1970; Bank Ledger Sheets – 1959- 1967; Accounts Payable – 1948- 1961; “On Demand” Notes of Loan Society – 1947-1959; Cancelled Cheques – 1961-1970; Cancelled Cheques – 1947-1955; Bank Books – 1969-1975; Bank Books – 1959, 1955-1967, 1971; Ledger – 1959-1962; Ledger – 1962-1973; Ledger – 1963- 1966; Box 5: Loan Society Ledgers, Rubber Stamps, Cash Box Loan Society Rubber Stamp; Loan Society Rubber Stamp, For Deposits; Loan Society Rubber Stamps, Signature; Loan Society Rubber Stamp, Signatures; Cash Box; Ledger – 1945-1951; Ledger – 1945-1953; Ledger – 1953-1961; Ledger – 1969-1972; Ledger – 1972-1974; Box 6: Religious Texts Festival Prayer Book; Hebrew Prayer Book; Hebrew Prayer Book; Holy Bible, Hebrew and English; Holy Bible, Hebrew; Prayer Book, Donated to Charles Finkelstein Family by Aurora Lodge – 1961; Prayer Book, Donated to Ivan Goodman by Aurora Lodge – 1962;
- Date
- 1915-1974
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Storage Location
- A.2.4
- History / Biographical
- Prior to the creation of B'nai Jacob Congregation, the families of Uppertown, (or Centretown as it is now known), were served by the synagogues of Lowertown. The families of Uppertown walked to Lowertown synagogues for Holy Day services. In 1910 an idea arose to establish a congregation of their own, which would address the issue of families having to walk to Lowertown in bad weather. In 1911 the residents of Uppertown began to hold services in a public hall at 219 Bank Street and the home of Mr. J. R. Fogle at 384 Bank Street. J.R. Fogel was a tailor by trade and his business stationary was used to record the shul's history. For these services, the Congregation rented a Torah from another shul for $10 until they were able to raise enough money through donation to purchase their own. In 1914 they raised sufficient funds to purchase a house at 54 James Street which they converted into a shul. The purchase required a $4,000 mortgage and $1,000 in cash. The new Synagogue was named B'nai Jacob at the suggestion of Mr. A. Bookman and Mr. J. R. Fogle and a Talmud Torah was also organized and housed around 40 children. Rev. Morris Lappin was hired for his services as chazan and a mohel and Rev. Samuel Schreiber served as cantor and shoichet for 35 years until the shul closed. In 1931 the building was renovated and on November 19, 1944 the Congregation celebrated the burning of their mortgage. The building underwent a second renovation in 1951. By the late 1960's the congregation's membership had decreased to about 12 or 15 which made it increasingly difficult to form a minyan. In 1971 the decision was made to amalgamate into Congregation Beth Shalom. B'nai Jacob's Sifrei Torah and the James Street Synagogue's cornerstone became the property of Beth Shalom. B'nai Jacob Presidents included: H. Levine J.E Sayers J.R Fogel M. Lobel J.L Arron J. Bookman J. Gladstone A. Bookman A. Sherman
- Custodial History
- These records were transferred to the National Archives of Canada in 1973, and returned to the Ottawa Jewish Archives in 1996.
- Notes
- 1. 1920-1939 Board minutes were recorded in Yiddish. 2. 1930-1943 Sisterhood minutes were recorded in Yiddish. 3. Abe Finestein recalled in a telephone conversation with L. D. that Aron Henry Levin lived on Gladstone and at one time stoked the fire at the James St. synagogue. He was the first president of B'nai Jacob.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Red and Gold Bimah cover
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn112979
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile
- Fonds No.
- C0006; 6-05-01
- Date
- 1920
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile
- Date
- 1920
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- 6-05-01
- Storage Location
- G.4.2 - Mixed Box 2
- History / Biographical
- Bimah cover donated to the B'nai Jacob synagogue circa 1920s.
- Acquisition Source
- Janice E. Maser
- Custodial History
- Bimah cover was given to the James street shul in the 1920s by Chaim Frumpkin. It was then passed on to Benjamin Dworkin, then Dorothy Dworkin Maser, then Dr. Joel E. Maser and Janice E. Maser who donated the item to the Ottawa Jewish Archives in 2023.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Chanukah Dinner at Sons of Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn108300
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 4-249
- Date
- December 25, 1932
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- December 25, 1932
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 4-249
- Creator
- Pittaway Jarvis Studio
- Acquisition Source
- Chaim Bookman through Meyer Kalin.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Celebration dinner to mark the silver anniversary of the Sons of Jacob in Trust, 1928-1953.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102768
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-054
- Date
- 1953
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1953
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-054
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Acquisition Source
- Ann Silver
- Notes
- L-R seated front row: Ida Flesher, Mrs Eckstein, Mrs Freda Radnoff, Mrs Agulnick, Mary Bookman, Mrs Ben Gubler, Mrs Fonberg, Mrs Zaretsky, Mrs J. Bookman, Mrs M. Lobel, Mrs M. Dworkin. Standing; Moe Frumkin, next 2 unidentified, Issie Jack Flesher, unidentified, D. Radnoff, Mr. Agulnik, Max Dworkin, Sam Berger, Chaim Bookman, Rabbi Simon Eckstein, Mr. Ben Gubler, Mr. A. Fonberg, Mr. Zaretsky, J. Bookman, unidentified, Mr. M. Lobel, Mrs. Louise [D?], Mr. Ben Bookman, next 2 unidentified, Myer Flesher, Mr. Sherman.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Celebration dinner to mark the silver anniversary of the Sons of Jacob in Trust, 1928-1953.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102551
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-055
- Date
- 1953
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1953
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-055
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Acquisition Source
- Ann Silver
- Notes
- L-R head table: Ida Flesher, Freda Radnoff, David Radnoff, Murry Lesh, Sam Lesh, Rabbi Simon Eckstein, Mrs. Belle Eckstein, Alex Sherman, Mrs. Max Dworkin, Ben Gubler, Mrs. Gubler, A. Bookman, and Mary Bookman. Meyer Flesher is in front of A. Bookman. Ben Bookman is in front of Mrs. Ekstein. Rabbi Eckstein is located in front of the pillar, with Harry and Sonia Agulnik seated in front of the speaker. The gentleman at the microphone might also be Sam Harris. The dinner was held in the social hall of the synagogue, James Street, Ottawa.
- Subjects
- 25th anniversary
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Speaker and head table guests at the silver anniversary of the Sons of Jacob In Trust.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102769
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-055-01
- Date
- 1953
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1953
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-055-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Acquisition Source
- Ann Silver
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
B'nai Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102764
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-274
- Date
- July 2, 1931
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- July 2, 1931
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-274
- Conservation
- Photograph was restored at Lux Photographic Inc, August 2002.
- Acquisition Source
- Sylvia Friedman
- Notes
- L-R: Ottawa Mayor J. J. Allan standing in the forefront, Adolphe Sherman (with moustache) is seated behind the table, Mr. J. R. Fogle, and Hyman Bookman with his hand on his hat.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
B'nai Jacob Congregation Executives.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103228
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-282
- Date
- [1954 or 1955]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [1954 or 1955]
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-282
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Notes
- L-R seated: J. Bookman, I. Agulnik, Chas. Zaretsky, D. Gencher and G. Soloman. Standing: A. Bookman, Moe Frumkin, Ben Bookman, Max Cohen, Max Freidman and N. Sherman.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Meeting of Jewish military personnel at B'nai Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103229
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-283
- Date
- 1940
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1940
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-283
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- L-R front row kneeling: unidentified, Marvin Schreiber (forefront), next 4 unidentified, Alex Fonberg (not in uniform). Standing; Mr. Friendly, unidentified, Dave Radnoff, Sam Lesh, unidentified, Al Hoffman, Mr. Gubler, Max Dworkin, next 2 unidentified, and Max Silver.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Exterior of B'nai Jacob Congregation after the fire in October 1972.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106317
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-284-01
- Date
- [ca. 1972]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [ca. 1972]
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-284-01
- Acquisition Source
- Raymond Schingh
- Notes
- The fire caused the damage to the synagogue windows.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101368
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 21cm of textual records, several artifacts, 2 boxes of photographs
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Date
- 1931-1939, 1984, 1990's
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of short overviews of the 39th, detailed early history written by Dr. Slone, 1935-1936, record Book of the 39th Hebrew Boy Scouts, 1937 application forms of the 39th Hebrew, news clippings, Howie Osterer programming, including Kinus 1993; textiles including Irving Rivers Scout hat, …
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 21cm of textual records, several artifacts, 2 boxes of photographs
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of short overviews of the 39th, detailed early history written by Dr. Slone, 1935-1936, record Book of the 39th Hebrew Boy Scouts, 1937 application forms of the 39th Hebrew, news clippings, Howie Osterer programming, including Kinus 1993; textiles including Irving Rivers Scout hat, David Kardish’s boy scout sweater with a “39th Ottawa” patch, fanny pack, neckerchiefs and souvenir items, two laminated and mounted photographs: Larger one is a scouts group of young boys, smaller one is the Honourable Herb Gray signing autographs on Parliament Hill with scouts (see 4-726-01/02). There are 2 boxes of photographs, as well as several VHS and DVDs. The photographs have been digitizied.
- Date
- 1931-1939, 1984, 1990's
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Storage Location
- 3 boxes in OS
- History / Biographical
- During the 1910's, "the Boy Scouts had a Christian religious base and thereby precluded the involvement of Jewish youth. The 39th Scout Pack formed under the leadership of one of Ottawa’s outstanding sportsmen, Jess Abelson in around 1918, who felt that Jewish boys would benefit from the Scouts, so he formed the 39th - one of the first Jewish scout troops in Canada.” "The boys who were the first members of the 39th were all from 'first generation' Jews. Most, if not all, were from low income families who did not have the means to buy a scout uniform." - Moe Slone. Jess Abelson was followed as leader by Dr. Abe Slone, the first Jewish dentist in Ottawa. He remained in that position for many years. Hy Harris followed Dr. Slone. Hy Wolfson was a Scoutmaster in the 1920's, then Jacob Greenberg in 1931-1932, Harold Shaffer in 1932-1933, Harold Rubin, 1933-1935, Hy Maser,1936-1941, assisted by Henry Kelson. According to Dr. Abe Slone, it was "of considerable size," but it "disbanded for some unknown reason around 1920." At one point the 39th grew to 93 Scouts, making it the largest troop in Ottawa. In 1921-1922, the District Boy Scout's Organization approached a newly formed B'nai B'rith Lodge and asked them to sponsor a new Jewish troop. Dr. Slone said it was "probably at the instigation of the older boys who were in the former troop." B'nai B'rith agreed to sponsor the new troop and the Troop Committee from the Lodge consisted of Dr. Harry Dover, Mr. W. Shenkman and Dr. Slone. Because there was no one else available at the time who could fill the role, Dr. Slone agreed to become the Scoutmaster. It was "a very well-organized troop consisting of four Scout Patrols and one Rover Patrol." During World War II, Arnold Borts became a Scoutmaster with troop leaders, Alan Abelson, Jack Barrett and Ab Hochberg. The 39th were very active during this time, including the commencement of Cubs, early participation in Boy Scout Apple Day as well as assisting as summer errand boys and waiting on tables when the Women’s Canadian Club served lunches at the Capital Theatre. During the period between 1930 and 1960, the 39th had many different leaders including Dr. Abe Slone, Jacob Greenberg, Harold Shaffer, Harold Rubin, Hy Maser, Arnold Borts, Sam Ages and Jack Goldfield. They ran annual summer camps, at first with the District and then on their own. They left the District because of the problem of keeping kashrut (kosher). The tents, marquis, cool-tents, bedding and tables were all on loan from the militia. They had very impressive Sabbath services, but otherwise strictly followed the Scouting mandate of badges, hiking, survival and emergency training and nature study. They also took part in all Boy Scout activities such as parades, Dominion Day celebrations, etc, all with the other troops in the District. Between 1974 and 1989, the scouting movement in the Ottawa Jewish community was inactive. In 1989 though it was revitalized by a very dedicated Scout, Howie Osterer. The 39th was renamed the 39th Henry “Hank” Torontow Scouting Movement to honour Hank Torontow’s “distinguished meritous service as a Director of Scouting between 1957 and 1971". Beavers and Cubs had previously been the important areas of continuity and continued to be in the 1990's. In 1991, all levels of the 39th became co-ed, and was the first troop in Ontario to do so. Many former Scout members ended up becoming leaders of the Jewish community, such as Dr. Lyon Pearlman, Jack Greenberg, Laz Mirsky, Harold Shenkman, Irving Cohen and more.
- Notes
- 1. All textiles in a textile box marked with 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds. 2. Howie Osterer donated many records and textiles, 2008 before his departure to Israel. 3. Boy Scout sweater donated by David Kardish’s mother, Shirley Kardish. 4. 1935-1936 Record Book and 1937 Application forms donated by Howie Osterer, summer, 2005 5. Detailed early history in a photocopied letter from Dr. A. Slone to Rabbi Lifschutz, July 16, 1954 (original letter in Rabbi Lifschutz fonds). 6. Brief Overview of the 39th Scout Movement, renamed the 39th Henry “Hank” Torontow Scout Movement in 1989 - as dictated to past Archivist Dawn Logan. The 39th was organized in 1918 with Jess Abelson as the first Scoutmaster. He was followed by Dr. Abe Slone, the first Jewish dentist in Ottawa. He remained in that position for many years. Hy Harris followed Dr. Slone. Hy Wolfson was a Scoutmaster in the 1920's, then Jacob Greenberg in 1931-1932, Harold Shaffer in 1932-1933, Harold Rubin, 1933-1935, Hy Maser,1936-1941, assisted by Henry Kelson. During World War II, Arnold Borts became a Scoutmaster with troop leaders, Alan Abelson, Jack Barrett and Ab Hochberg. The 39th were very active during this time, including the commencement of Cubs, early participation in Boy Scout Apple Day as well as assisting as summer errand boys and waiting on tables when the Women’s Canadian Club served lunches at the Capital Theatre. They met in the gym of York Street School, Ottawa. On Apple Days, they slept overnight at Boy Scout headquarters on Metcalfe Street for an early start. Ab Hochberg is quoted as saying “I have more proficiency badges than any other Scout”. As these Scouts grew older, they joined the army and air cadets. In the 1950's Cubs were organized by Sam Ages. Scoutmasters in the 1950's were Jack Goldfield and Assistant Scoutmaster was Jack Barrett. Cubs met at the Talmud Torah Building on Sunday afternoons and Boy Scouts at the new Jewish Community Centre on Thursday evenings. In the mid-1960s Eric Haltretcht was Scoutmaster. Henry Torontow began his scouting days in 1957. In the early 1970's Barnie Farber and John Deiner were Cub Masters. Between 1974 and 1989, the scouting movement in the Ottawa Jewish community was inactive. In 1989, the 39th Boy Scouts was revitalized under the leadership of Howie Osterer. The 39th was renamed the 39th Henry “Hank” Torontow Scouting Movement to honour Hank Torontow’s “distinguished meritous service as a Director of Scouting between 1957 and 1971". Beavers and Cubs were the important areas of continuity. In 1992, all levels of the 39th became co-ed. In 1993 or 1994, the 39th participated in a Food Bank Drive, CPR training for 8 to 11 year olds, and acted as flag bearers, coat checkers, lost and found coordinators and first aid attendants. When Howie Osterer assumed a full time position at Scout Headquarters, he had to relinquish his position as Scoutmaster. Finding suitable scout leaders is always a problem. Information supplied by telephone conversation with Ab Hochberg, March, 2002; Ottawa Jewish Bulletin search under “scouting” and short telephone conversation with Mrs Henry Torontow. Telephone Conversation with Alan Abelson. He phoned from Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb. 8th, 2006 to talk about his Boy Scout Days. - They met once a week in the York Street School. They were organized by patrols. Arnie Borts was a Troop Leader, assisted by Abe Hochberg. Alan Abelson was a Patrol Leader. - Scouting was very popular at this time. - During the World War II years it was quite exciting for young boys. The War Service Badge was particularly memorable. It was measured by hours of service to the Ottawa community. “It was quite exciting learning survival type instructions.” One element was taking a flashlight at night and biking around to locate the police and fire stations in case of an emergency. - Another aspect of the War Service Badge was assisting the Women’s Canadian Club who ran teas at the Capital Theatre. The Scouts assisted with the coat check, moving trays. - Most of the Scouting Badges were proficiency badges - in hiking, swimming, knot tying. Hikes took place in Rockcliffe Park in the direction of the Rockcliffe Air Base. - There was the Path Finder Badge where every shop, store, fire and police stations within a mile radius had to be marked on a map. - Boy Scout Apple Day was a definite highlight as they slept overnight on a wooden floor at the Scout Headquarters in order to make early morning preparations for the next day.
- Related Material
- Related Boy Scout shirts in Alan Abelson, Arnold Borts and Abe Hochberg fonds and Girl Guide Dress, tie, belt and bloomers in Martin Levinson fonds. Related material in Harold Rubin fonds, Arnold Borts fonds.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102710
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-01
- Date
- [195-?]
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- [195-?]
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Sam Ages
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- On Sundays, Sam Ages took the troop on the public bus to the end of the route to Wrightville, Quebec and hiked from there.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
in front of Talmud Torah building, 171 George Street, Ottawa.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102719
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-010
- Date
- [194-?]
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [194-?]
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-010
- Storage Location
- vault
- Acquisition Source
- David and Rebbecca Zelikovitz
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Junior division of the 39th Wolf Cub pack at a masquerade.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102723
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-011
- Date
- 1950
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1950
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-011
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- L-R: Front row; Unknown, John Wallack, Unknown, David (?) Zbar, Russell Kronick, Unknown, _____ Cogan, Allan Pleet, Unknown and John Tavel. Centre row; Walter Viner, Bill Sternberg, Jess Zelikovitz, Unknown, Unknown, Yudi Brodovsky, _____ Swedko, Joel Clenman, and Melvyn Schecter. Back row; Arnold Mayberger, Unknown, Sid Kardish, Morty Mayberger, Unknown, Sam Ages (cub master) and Stanley Eisneberg (Assistant). Photograph was taken in the basement of the Talmud Torah, Rideau St., Ottawa.
- Related Material
- 4-506-012.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Junior division of the 39th Wolf Cub pack at a masquerade.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102724
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-012
- Date
- 1950
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1950
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-012
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- L-R: Front row; Unknown, John Wallack, Unknown, David (?) Zbar, Russell Kronick, _____ Weiner, _____ Cogan, Allan Pleet, Unknown, and John Tavel. Centre row; Walter Viner, Bill Sternberg, Jess Zelikovitz, Unknown, Unknown, Yudi Brodovsky, _____ Swedko, Joel Clenman, and Melvyn Schecter. Back row; Arnold Mayberger, Unknown, Sid Kardish, Unknown, Morty Mayberger, Sam Ages (cub master) and Stanley Eisneberg (Assistant). The 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts were sponsered by B'nai B'rith. Photograph was taken in the basement of the Talmud Torah, Rideau St., Ottawa.
- Related Material
- 4-506-011
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102711
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-02
- Date
- [195-?]
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [195-?]
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-02
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Sam Ages
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- Assistant Cub master Jack Barrett, adult on the left. On Sundays, Sam Ages took the troop on the public bus to the end of the route to Wrightville, Quebec and hiked from there.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102712
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-03
- Date
- [195-?]
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [195-?]
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-03
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Sam Ages
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- On Sundays, Sam Ages took the troop on the public bus to the end of the route to Wrightville, Quebec and hiked from there.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102713
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-04
- Date
- [194-?]
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [194-?]
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-04
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Sam Ages
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- On Sundays, Sam Ages took the troop on the public bus to the end of the route to Wrightville, Quebec and hiked from there.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102714
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-05
- Date
- [194-?]
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [194-?]
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-05
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Sam Ages
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- On Sundays, Sam Ages took the troop on the public bus to the end of the route to Wrightville, Quebec and hiked from there.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Two cubs from the 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102715
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0001; OJA 4-506-06
- Date
- November 1957
- Collection
- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- November 1957
- Fonds No.
- O0001
- Item No.
- OJA 4-506-06
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Sam Ages
- Acquisition Source
- Sam Ages
- Notes
- The cubs from the 39th Henry Tank Torontow Scouts are wearing the lighter [yellow] ties. They are with another cub pack standing behind them.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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