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Abraham Caplin fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101145
Collection
Abraham Caplin fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
textual material, objects
Fonds No.
I0007
Date
[ca. 1924]
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of: a photocopied letter from Rabbi Fyne, July 18, 1924; a hand coloured certificate of condolence when Abraham Caplin died in July, 1924 signed by S. Spevak (President) and A. Sugarman (Vice-President) (see 1-1007); and four shoichet knives. The shoichet knives (butchers knives) we…
Collection
Abraham Caplin fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
textual material, objects
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of: a photocopied letter from Rabbi Fyne, July 18, 1924; a hand coloured certificate of condolence when Abraham Caplin died in July, 1924 signed by S. Spevak (President) and A. Sugarman (Vice-President) (see 1-1007); and four shoichet knives. The shoichet knives (butchers knives) were owned by Abraham Caplin. Two have stamps from New Jersey, a third was made in Germany, and the fourth is unmarked. Three also have what seems to be early Bakelite handles - the earliest type of commercial plastic. This would put the date of their manufacture at any time after 1907. The handle from Germany however is made of ivory and is stamped with the name G. Gruenwald / Konigsberg. Gruenwald specialized in making ritual knives like circumcision blades and other slaughterer's tools. These knives were likely made between 1850 and 1915. Allan has memories of his grandfather sharpening the knives using a whetstone, again and again, until they were sharper than a razor blade. "He would run his fingernail down the length of the blade looking for any chips, and if there were, back to the stone."
Date
[ca. 1924]
Fonds No.
I0007
Storage Location
A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes
History / Biographical
Abraham Caplin (b. unknown - d. 1926) arrived in Ottawa in 1889 from Russia. He came with his wife, Doris (Pullan), daughter Bessie Caplin (b. 1888- d. 1951) and sons Louis Caplin and Manny Caplin. Abraham was a cantor but was unable to make a living as a cantor in Ottawa as the Jewish community was simply too small - only around 25 to 30 people. In the late 1890's or early 1900's, he became a shochet, as well as a secondhand goods merchant. The family has a small home and shop located at 479 Wellington (See Ottawa's 1907 City Directory). The family eventually moved to 367 Besserer which was much closer to the slaughterhouse, which at the time was located in a park that located at the corner of Charlotte and Laurier Avenue. Allan Maser, Abraham's grandson, recalled "it was on the very edge of the town at that time. Beyond that was Eastview (now Vanier) and then fields and fields." Abraham was a founder and strong supporter of Agudath Achim, Ottawa's second congregation, and was mourned deeply by the entire community when he passed away in 1926. Abraham's son Louis Caplin married Alice Adler and lived in Toronto. Son Manny moved first to Detroit, then settled in Los Angeles. Daughter Bessie married Rabbi Max Maser (b. 1886- d. 1953) sometime between 1906 and 1911. Bessie met Rabbi Maser when he was invited to perform High Holiday services for Agudath Achim and stayed at the family's home. Rabbi Maser subsequently became the Assistant Cantor of Congregation Agudath Achim and would serve the congregation between 1924 and 1954. The couple had nine sons, seven of whom served overseas in World War II, and a daughter.
Acquisition Source
Allan Maser.
Notes
1. Biographical information provided by Allan Maser and by the Honourable Abraham H. Lieff, 2001. 2. The Caplan surname is usually spelled with “a,” however, Abraham Caplin’s headstone in the Bank Street cemetery is spelled with an “i”. Allan Maser suggested (July, 2014) that the change in spelling likely occurred during the immigration process.
Related Material
Related material in Hy Maser fonds, Biographical files under Maser Family.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Abraham Shmuel Dubitsky Fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn31785
Collection
Abraham Shmuel Dubitsky Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
5cm of textual records
Fonds No.
1107
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of two files containing Hebrew and Yiddish writings and correspondence of Rabbi Abraham Shmuel Dubitsky. File 1 is labelled "Writings, 1928-1939" and File 2 is labelled "Varia, 1928-1939." A hand-written English item list is included in the fonds.
Collection
Abraham Shmuel Dubitsky Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
5cm of textual records
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of two files containing Hebrew and Yiddish writings and correspondence of Rabbi Abraham Shmuel Dubitsky. File 1 is labelled "Writings, 1928-1939" and File 2 is labelled "Varia, 1928-1939." A hand-written English item list is included in the fonds.
Fonds No.
1107
Storage Location
JPL
Physical Condition
Fragile documents handwritten on low-quality paper
Language
Yiddish
Hebrew
English
German
Name Access
Dubitsky, Abraham Shmuel
Dubitsky, Samuel
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album Jewish Legion I

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33497
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00009
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00009
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Access Restrictions
Some restriction laws may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Some copyright laws may apply
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion A

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33482
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of multiple records
Fonds No.
1257; 00001
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of multiple records
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Arons, Jack to Chaitm, Benjamin.
Access Restrictions
Some restriction laws may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion B

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33484
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00002
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00002
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Cheifetz, Leon to Feldman, Jack.
Access Restrictions
Some restriction laws may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion C

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33485
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00003
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00003
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Fenkell, Charles G. to Gordon, Myer
Access Restrictions
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Reproduction Restrictions
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion Collection

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33481
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
9 files of multiple media
Fonds No.
1257
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
9 files of multiple media
Fonds No.
1257
Storage Location
Ctn.001
History / Biographical
The Jewish Legion was the name for five battalions of Jewish volunteers established by the British Army as the 38th and 39th Battalions of the Royal Fusiliers during the First World War, in Palestine who fought for the liberation of Erez Israel [region] from the Turkish rule. It was formed when Britain began his war against the Ottoman Turks. At the same time, Zionist [A Jewish political movement that arose in the late 19th century in response to growing anti-Semitism and sought to reestablish a sovereign Jewish homeland in Palestine.] around the world saw an opportunity to promote the idea of a Jewish National Homeland in Palestine; therefore, some Jewish people raised the idea of the formation of a Jewish unit that would participate to conquer Palestine. At the beginning of the war, the British government opposed the participation of such as group of people in Palestine, but in 1917 ultimately, the formation of a Jewish regiment was officially announced. The Legion also named the Zion Mule Corps, made up Jewish from different countries such as Britain, Russia, the United States and Canada, served on the Gallipoli front in 1915-1916, and also in the Jordan Valley in 1918. The Jewish Legion was a unique regiment who had been awarded, in the late 1919, a distinctive cap badge; a menorah. After the war, some of the members returned to their respective countries while others settled in Palestine to realize their Zionist aspirations.
Language
English
Access Restrictions
Some privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Some Copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion D

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33488
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00004
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00004
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Gorsky, H. to Joseph, Bernard
Access Restrictions
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion E

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33490
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00005
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00005
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Kates, Robert to Levin, Ali
Access Restrictions
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Reproduction Restrictions
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion F

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33492
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00006
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00006
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Lewis R. to Pruzansky, Jacob
Access Restrictions
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion G

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33493
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00007
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00007
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Raiser, Myer to Sokolov, Hyman
Access Restrictions
Some restricton laws may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Some copyright laws may apply
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Album of Jewish Legion H

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33495
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257; 00008
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 file of textual records and photographs
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00008
Storage Location
Container 1
Language
English
Notes
From Solomon, Alexander to Yuditzky, Max
Access Restrictions
Some restriction laws may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Arons, Jack.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33499
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_1
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_1
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Notes
Member of the first group of legionnaires from Toronto. Served as instructor in 40 Bn Royal Fusiliers. After demobilization returned to Toronto and, entered catering business. Born on March 21, 1895 in Braila, Roumania.
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Bay, Aaron.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33512
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_2
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_2
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Bereskin, Myer.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33517
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 broadsheet
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_3
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 broadsheet
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_3
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Bernbaum, Joseph.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33520
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_4
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_4
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Bookman, Harry.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33527
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 13 cm
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_5
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 13 cm
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_5
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Bradis, Pascal.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33533
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_8
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13.5 cm
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_8
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Brainin, Joseph.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33530
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_6
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_6
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Brainin, Moses.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn33532
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 8 cm
Fonds No.
1257; 00001; 1257_001_1_7
Collection
Album of Jewish Legion Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
1 broadsheet + 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 8 cm
Fonds No.
1257
File No.
00001
Item No.
1257_001_1_7
Storage Location
Container 1
Material Details
Paper
Language
English
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Military Personnel
Jewish people
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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