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Laver

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44103
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact
Fonds No.
SH-01; 138
Date
[ca. 1700-1900]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact
Date
[ca. 1700-1900]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
138
Notes
Laver used in synagogue for priestly blessing.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Mezuzah

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44106
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact
Fonds No.
SH-01; 158
Date
[ca. 1700-1900]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact
Date
[ca. 1700-1900]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
158
Physical Condition
Fair
Notes
Mezuzah (Heb. literally "doorpost") refers to one of the 613 commandments in Judaism which requires that a small parchment (klaf) inscribed with two sections from the Torah's Book of Deuteronomy (6:4-9 and 11:13-21) be affixed to each doorpost and gate in a Jewish home and business. A small case or box typically covers the parchment.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Shofar and Talit

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44167
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact ; Ht:30 cm (approx.) x W:6 cm (approx.) : Hebrew
Fonds No.
SH-01; 389
Date
[ca. 1700-1900]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact ; Ht:30 cm (approx.) x W:6 cm (approx.) : Hebrew
Date
[ca. 1700-1900]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
389
Physical Condition
Very good
Notes
Shofar with Hebrew inscription of the prayers recited at the blowing of the Shofar in synagogue. Hand-loomed talit donated by Rosalie Finestone.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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18th Century Spice Box

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44283
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10.3 cm : Hebrew
Fonds No.
SH-01; 578
Date
[17- ]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10.3 cm : Hebrew
Date
[17- ]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
578
Creator
Artist: J. Schroder
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Spice box engraved with "Havdallah" prayer; removable top. Hallmarked "12 IS." Presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. Fruchter.
Places
Poland
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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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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Kiddush cup (251)

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44094
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : silver ; Ht:7.2 cm x W:approx. 5 cm : Hebrew
Fonds No.
SH-01; 105
Date
[ca. 1800-1900]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : silver ; Ht:7.2 cm x W:approx. 5 cm : Hebrew
Date
[ca. 1800-1900]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
105
Physical Condition
Very good
Notes
Small silver Kiddush cup with Hebrew inscription: "L'chvod Shabbat Kadosh"; repousse silver
Places
Unknown
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Spice Box

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44096
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:17.7 cm x W:4.6 cm (base)
Fonds No.
SH-01; 107
Date
[ca. 1800-1900]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:17.7 cm x W:4.6 cm (base)
Date
[ca. 1800-1900]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
107
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Spice tower for Havdallah service; filigree; small latch
Places
Unknown
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Silver Spice Box

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44098
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:18.9 cm x W:6.1 cm
Fonds No.
SH-01; 109
Date
[ca. 1800-1900]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:18.9 cm x W:6.1 cm
Date
[ca. 1800-1900]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
109
Physical Condition
Very good
Notes
Georgian sugar shaker used as spice box; hallmarked
Places
Unknown
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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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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Casket-shaped Spice Box

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44267
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:4.2 cm
Fonds No.
SH-01; 562
Date
[18- ]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:4.2 cm
Date
[18- ]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
562
Physical Condition
Very good
Notes
Spice box, Italian filigree, in the shape of a casket with pomegranate on lid. Donated by Mrs. Edward Jacobs in honour of her grandson Ian Benjamin Copnick, Sept. 19, 1975.
Places
Italy (?)
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Petal-shaped Spice Box

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44268
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:13 cm
Fonds No.
SH-01; 563
Date
[18- ]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:13 cm
Date
[18- ]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
563
Physical Condition
Very good
Notes
Spice box in form of petals on vine with leaves. Hallmark "84" repeated on base of leaves, soldered by error. Permanent loan from Miss Ethel Gallaman, October 28, 1974.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Fish-shaped Spice Box

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44281
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver, turquoise ; Ht:13.5 cm
Fonds No.
SH-01; 576
Date
[18- ]
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver, turquoise ; Ht:13.5 cm
Date
[18- ]
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
576
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Fish-shaped spice box with turquoise eyes, mobile scales and short chain. Head opens with hinge. Donated by Joe and Ida Berman.
Places
Middle East
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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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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Bowl

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44203
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Pewter ; Ht:2.5 cm x W:18.6 cm diameter : English
Fonds No.
SH-01; 478
Date
1802
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Pewter ; Ht:2.5 cm x W:18.6 cm diameter : English
Date
1802
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
478
Physical Condition
Fair
Notes
Shallow bowl used in Mr. Michael Guggenheim's home; hallmarked 1802; initials "BB."
Places
Munich, Germany, Germany
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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THE JOSEPH AND WOLFF FAMILY COLLECTION

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn320
Collection
THE JOSEPH AND WOLFF FAMILY COLLECTION
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
graphic material
sound recording
object
Physical Description
5.9 metres of textual records. - Env. 495 photographs. - 7 sound elements. - 3 artefacts.
Fonds No.
P0220
Date
1828-2005.
Scope and Content
The collection is divided into five series. The first series contains a copy of Abraham Joseph's diary from the 18th century, transcripts of the diary by Annette Wolff, and original pre-1900 materials pertaining to Abraham Joseph and other members of his family. The second series consists in large …
Collection
THE JOSEPH AND WOLFF FAMILY COLLECTION
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
graphic material
sound recording
object
Physical Description
5.9 metres of textual records. - Env. 495 photographs. - 7 sound elements. - 3 artefacts.
Scope and Content
The collection is divided into five series. The first series contains a copy of Abraham Joseph's diary from the 18th century, transcripts of the diary by Annette Wolff, and original pre-1900 materials pertaining to Abraham Joseph and other members of his family. The second series consists in large part of correspondence between Martin Wolff and Irene Joseph Wolff, before and after their marriage, and letters to their daughters. The third series consists primarily of correspondence between the Wolff sisters. The fourth series contains correspondence from Annette Wolff to her family and friends, letters received from soldiers during World War II, and documents and memorabilia relating to her education, employment, and travels. The fifth series consists of Wolff and Joseph family photographs. The last series is composed of sound elements. It contains 7 cassette tapes, each 90 minutes in duration, of interviews of Annette Wolff by Eiran Harris
Date
1828-2005.
Fonds No.
P0220
History / Biographical
The Joseph family was one of the earliest Jewish families to settle in Quebec. Irene Joseph (1885 1940), a writer and community worker, married Martin Wolff, (1881 1948) engineer and historian, and they had six daughters. The lives and thoughts of all these individuals are reflected in this fonds. The earliest portions of the fonds contains considerable information about the life of Abraham Joseph (1815-1886), a successful businessman involved in numerous commercial enterprises, including leadership roles in the Quebec Board of Trade and the Banque Nationale. The greater part of this portion of the fonds is connected to Abraham Joseph's diaries, which are a valuable early record of Jewish life and material culture in Quebec. Much of the material in the later series of the fonds documents the life of the Wolff family in Montreal and Quebec in the early 20th century until the late 1940s, and includes information about quotidian life and religious and social customs as practiced by a middle-class Jewish family of that era. Though observant Jews, the Wolff family members mixed with and were accepted by the larger community, making this fonds a source of information on many aspects of Canadian society as well as that of Great Britain. The fonds includes a special emphasis on the work and writings of Annette Wolff, who took on the role of family historian. The Joseph and Wolff family fonds contains material of potential interest to historians, students of Jewish life in Canada and women's studies, social scientists, psychologists, journalists, and authors.
Custodial History
The majority of this fonds was donated in increments, over a period of several years, by sisters Annette Wolff, Rosetta Wolff Elkin, and Esther Wolff Blaustein, with the greatest part of the collection coming from Annette Wolff. A small percentage of the material was donated by Rachel Wolff Esar, and a few files were deposited much earlier by Martin Wolff.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Canadian Jewish Archives
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Kiddush Cup

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44198
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10 cm x W:3.5 cm (base)
Fonds No.
SH-01; 473
Date
1830
Collection
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10 cm x W:3.5 cm (base)
Date
1830
Fonds No.
SH-01
Item No.
473
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Hallmarked Vienna 1830
Places
Vienna, Austria, Austria
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
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