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- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds 6
- Applebaum-Bodovsky Family Fonds 2
- Archibald and Lillian Freiman family fonds 21
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- B'nai B'rith Ottawa Lodges Fonds 7
Associated Synagogues of Ottawa fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101106
- Collection
- Associated Synagogues of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 minute book
- Fonds No.
- O0004
- Date
- 1931-1933
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of one minute book.
- Collection
- Associated Synagogues of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 minute book
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of one minute book.
- Date
- 1931-1933
- Fonds No.
- O0004
- Storage Location
- Individuals Boxes
- History / Biographical
- During the early 1930s, synagogues in Ottawa were having difficulty retaining the services of rabbis due to financial challenges facing the congregations. As a result, a committee known as the Associated Synagogues of Ottawa was formed with the purpose of hiring a community rabbi to act as the spiritual leader for the entire Jewish community. At the time, the Jewish community was exclusively Orthodox and numbered approximately 2,800 people. Early in 1933, after several months of negotiations, each of the four congregations; Agudath Achim Congregation (Rideau Street), Machzikei Hadas Congregation (Murray Street), B’nai Jacob Congregation (James Street) and Congregation of Adath Jeshurun (King Edward Street), agreed to pay a proportionate amount of the rabbi’s salary of $2500.00 per year. Rabbi Rev. Abraham H. Freedman was the Associated Synagogues of Ottawa’s first appointment and became Ottawa’s first Community Rabbi. Proportionate payment continued to be the standard working formula for the next 20 years for employing five different, “community” or “city” rabbis. With the successful engagement of Rabbi Freedman, the next logical step for the community was the formation of a community council, or Vaad Ha’Ir. Mr. Casper Caplan put forth this motion during a meeting of the Associated Synagogues of Ottawa on August 28, 1933, where he is quoted as having proposed that “the executives of the Associated Synagogues of Ottawa recommend that a Vaad Ha’Ir of twenty-six members be appointed by the Congregations ... and that this body administer the various branches of Jewish activities in the city, principally Kashrut, Jewish education and spiritual guidance, with powers to act for the Congregations in the advancement of Judaism in our city”. The Associated Synagogues were then organized into the Ottawa Vaad Ha’Ir in 1934.
- Custodial History
- Received from National Archives of Canada, July, 1996.
- Access Restrictions
- Please use photocopies.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Abe Hochberg fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101200
- Collection
- Abe Hochberg fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 newspaper clipping, 2 artifacts
- Fonds No.
- I0004
- Date
- [ca. 1940]
- Scope and Content
- Fonds includes a 39th Boy Scout Troop shirt worn by Abe Hochberg in the early 1940's; a garment bag printed with “A. M. Hochberg Gentlemen’s Fine Apparel”; and a newspaper clipping.
- Collection
- Abe Hochberg fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 newspaper clipping, 2 artifacts
- Scope and Content
- Fonds includes a 39th Boy Scout Troop shirt worn by Abe Hochberg in the early 1940's; a garment bag printed with “A. M. Hochberg Gentlemen’s Fine Apparel”; and a newspaper clipping.
- Date
- [ca. 1940]
- Fonds No.
- I0004
- Storage Location
- A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes 1 box in OS
- History / Biographical
- Abe Hochberg (b. 1928- d. 2005) was the son of Yetta (b. 1896- d. 1977) and Nathan Hochberg (b. 1896-d. 1933). The Hochebergs immigrated to Canada from Poland in 1928, and first stopped in Montreal before settling permanently in Ottawa. Five years after their arrival, Nathan Hochberg passed away suddenly, leaving Abe along with his mother, and siblings Hy Hochberg (b. 1923- d. 1985) and Rose (m. Harry Goldberg) to fend for themselves and to tend the family's small lunch counter on Nicholas Street. As a teenager in the 1940's Abe became involved with the 39th Jewish Scout Troop (later renamed the 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scout Troop). Too young to enlist in World War II, He amassed 300 War Hours and more Proficiency Badges than any other of his fellow scouts. From the scouts he joined the Macabee Air Cadet Squadron. And later in the 1940's became a Scout Leader. In 1954, Abe took on the role of Director of the Sunday morning services for the Hanoar Breakfast Club. Abe was first employed by Joe Feller where he first got his start in the tailoring business. Abe went on to open his own men's tailoring shop named Gentleman's Fine Apparel, which was located at 204 Rideau Street.
- Acquisition Source
- 1. Boy Scout Shirt donated by Linda Kerzner, 2006. 2. Garment bag and newspaper clipping donated by Sharon Edelson, 2009.
- Related Material
- See Hy Hochberg fonds
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Chateau Furs Limited fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101312
- Collection
- Chateau Furs Limited fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 3 objects and 3 photographs : b&w
- Fonds No.
- B0005
- Date
- [1939-196-?]
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consist of two large ink blotters printed with advertising detailing Chateau Furs Limited fur storage services; 1 fur coat hanger and a photograph of Chateau Furs Limited opening in 1939; small New Year's card for Morris Goldberg dated 1924; 3 photographs : b&w.
- Collection
- Chateau Furs Limited fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 3 objects and 3 photographs : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consist of two large ink blotters printed with advertising detailing Chateau Furs Limited fur storage services; 1 fur coat hanger and a photograph of Chateau Furs Limited opening in 1939; small New Year's card for Morris Goldberg dated 1924; 3 photographs : b&w.
- Date
- [1939-196-?]
- Fonds No.
- B0005
- Storage Location
- A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes
- History / Biographical
- Morris Goldberg (b. February 21, 1900, Poland - November 17, 1978, Ottawa) was the proprietor of Chateau Furs Limited from 1939 to 1986. He partnered with Edward Gittleson in 1939, and Morris later bought out his partner in 1948. Morris Goldberg arrived in Ottawa from Poland in 1921, to join his brother Louis. Morris began his career as a fur trader and worked with Louis in the Pontiac region. The brothers bought furs from trappers and sold them in Montreal, while Morris would occasionally sew fur coats. Morris Goldberg married Zena Jeanne (nee Cohen) Goldberg (b. May 24, 1908 - d. December 18, 1982) in 1930. Zena’s mother Celia had immigrated from Russia in 1907, the same year that she married Zena’s father, Isaac Cohen. Zena had five sisters; Mrs. Israel Zavod, Hannah Kondall, Betty Haufrecht, Lillian Ascher, and Ann Paylan. Zena and Morris had two sons, Arnell and Lewis, as well as two grandchildren, Eden and Joshua. Chateau Furs Limited opened in 1939, at 107 Bank St., on the corner of Bank and Albert Streets. At this point, Morris Goldberg had 17 years of experience working in the raw fur trade. While the store originally had only one floor, it would eventually expand into a four-storey operation, which included the showroom, two floors of refrigerated fur storage vaults, and a floor dedicated to the fur factory. Most of the fur coats sold in the showroom were made in the factory, which helped the store to keep costs lower. While the store was advertised as a luxury retailer which prioritized quality over low prices, they also conducted large, store-wide sales every January and August for many years in which their expensive coats and other accessories were sold for much lower prices. The specific furs used changed over the decades that the store was in operation as styles evolved, and included muskrat, seal, lamb, opossum, mink, beaver, rabbit, raccoon, otter, and squirrel. Chateau Furs mainly advertised fashionable, high-end fur coats for women, available in a variety of sizes including petite and tall, from 7-44. In addition to selling new coats, Chateau Furs also offered a variety of services for the upkeep of their garments, such as repairing and remodeling old coats, as well as cleaning and cold storage available for the summer months in temperature-controlled vaults to help customers maintain the quality of their furs. They also accepted custom orders, and redesigned old coats to meet new fashion trends. They advertised that all of their furs were fully insured for 12 months after purchasing. In 1948, Morris Goldberg bought out his partner and continued to operate Chateau Furs as the sole proprietor. In April of 1956 he moved the business to 144 Sparks Street. The shop sustained some damage during a natural gas explosion in October of 1958, which originated from the Addressograph-Multigraph building on Slater St. Several buildings were completely or partially damaged in the explosion, and many businesses such as Chateau Furs experienced minor damage, mainly from broken windows. Morris Goldberg was a member of the Ottawa Fur Standards Association, and served as president of the organization in the 1950s. He continued to serve as an executive in the 1960s. Morris Goldberg was listed as one of the founders of Agudath Israel, and he served as the Synagogue President from 1942-1947. He also participated in the dedication ceremonies to the new Agudath Israel Synagogue in 1960. Zena Goldberg was active in several organizations in the Ottawa Jewish community. She was a charter member of the Mollie Sachs Chapter of Hadassah-WIZO, and served two terms as its president. After her death, one of Zena’s friends recalled that the Goldberg home was always a happy one, and was the first place that new or visiting Rabbis would come to eat and sleep. Edward Gittleson (b. approx. 1901, d. 1 Jul 1988) and his wife Sonia (nee Herman) Gittleson (b. Approx. 1899, d. November 26, 1986) were the presidents of B’nai Brith Lodge No. 885 and the Ottawa Ladies Auxilliary No. 62 respectively, in 1938-39. Edward became vice-chairman, then chairman of the board of directors in the 1940s, while Sonia was in charge of food services in 1946. As chairman of the B’nai Brith Camp Committee in 1950, Edward was involved in much of the planning and installation of the camp’s facilities. He also sat on the board of directors for the Jewish Home for the Aged in the 1950s and 1960s. Mr. and Mrs. Gittleson had two daughters; Zara, who married Milton Leff in 1954, and Roslyn Ann, who married Arthur Kofman in 1955.
- Acquisition Source
- Phyllis Rackow July 2003, hanger and card donated by Sharon Edelson, November 21, 2007.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
M. Caplan Furs Ltd. fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101317
- Collection
- M. Caplan Furs Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 files textual records; 1 object
- Fonds No.
- B0009
- Date
- 1924 - 1990
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 1 coat hanger, one newspaper clipping, a greeting card, and two advertisments for Chateau Furs Limited.
- Collection
- M. Caplan Furs Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 files textual records; 1 object
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 1 coat hanger, one newspaper clipping, a greeting card, and two advertisments for Chateau Furs Limited.
- Date
- 1924 - 1990
- Fonds No.
- B0009
- Storage Location
- A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes
- History / Biographical
- M. Caplan Furs Ltd. was Canada’s oldest furrier, established in 1919 by Meyer Caplan (b. September 1889, Russia - d. August 5, 1968, Ottawa). Meyer Caplan immigrated to Canada from Russia in 1906, and initially lived as a boarder in the house of Michael and Leah Fine at 123 Daly Street while working as a tailor. He married Mary (nee Levine) Caplan (b. 1891, Russia - d. July 12, 1951, Ottawa) on December 3, 1911, and the couple moved to a house on Second Avenue. Mary had also immigrated from Russia in 1903. They had three children; John Caplan (b. approx. 1912, Ottawa - d. March 25, 2000, Ottawa), Dorothy Levinson (b. approx. 1913, Ottawa - d. August 4, 1997, Ottawa), and Donald Caplan (b. approx. 1927, Ottawa - d. November 26, 2007, Ottawa). The Caplans were members of the Adath Jeshurun congregation, and Mary Caplan was a member of the Ottawa chapter of Hadassah-WIZO. Mary was described as an unassuming woman who was often called upon to help with various charity functions, but never asked for recognition for her work. Meyer Caplan co-founded M.Caplan Furs with Benjamin Gould in 1919, and the business initially specialized in high-quality cloth garments trimmed with fur. Meyer Caplan had experience working with cloth garments, and Benjamin Gould had experience with the fur industry. They used high-quality cloth imported from France as well as locally-made materials. A number of prominent Ottawa historical figures visited the shop in its early days, including members of the Billings family. By 1947 when Meyer’s son John Caplan began working there full-time, the store had moved to selling primarily furs, due to wartime restrictions on imported fabrics. The store sold mainly women’s fur coats, including mink, rabbit, muskrat, lamb, beaver, raccoon, and fox furs. In later years they began expanding into menswear, and manufactured coats made of leather or fabric with fur trim to adjust to changing styles. The furs were sold on the first floor, while the second floor mezzanine was used for display. There was a factory located at the back of the shop on both floors, where furs could be custom-made, altered or repaired as needed. The business also offered financing plans to their clients, as well as 12 months insurance, free delivery, and refrigerated storage vaults where furs could be stored in the summer months. M. Caplan Furs Ltd. moved locations several times as the business expanded. After spending 36 years at 195 Sparks Street, the shop moved across the street to 178 Sparks Street in 1958 when they received notice that the building they were renting was being torn down. The shop stayed at this location until 1976, when they moved to 203 Queen street. The shop only stayed at this location for 7 years, before moving to 219 Bank Street in 1983. Meyer Caplan’s son John had a degree in commerce from Queen’s University, and initially had no desire to work for the fur company, however his father persuaded him to join the business in 1946. John took over the business officially in 1968, after his father’s death. John married Rochelle (nee Shapiro) Caplan (b. abt. 1917, Ottawa, died January 4, 1977, Ottawa), and the couple had two daughters, Barbara Kalnitsky and Kathryn Chelin. Rachelle was one of six children born to Barnet and Sadie Shapiro, along with her siblings Charles Shapiro, Marianne Genslove, Gabriel Cohen, Lillian Shapiro, and Louis Shapiro. Barnet and Sadie immigrated to Canada from Russia in 1891, and their three oldest children were born in Quebec before the family settled in Ottawa. Rochelle was born and raised in Ottawa and attended Lisgar Collegiate. The Shapiro family owned a men’s clothing store, which Louis Shapiro took over after his father’s death. Rochelle was an active member of the Ottawa section of the National Council of Jewish Women from the 1940s to the 1960s, and she served as a board chairman during the 1950s. In 1987, John Caplan was fined $1000 for violating the Ontario Retail Business Holidays Act on two occasions. This act forbade businesses to be open on Sundays or statutory holidays, and was later amended by the NDP to only apply to statutory holidays. M. Caplan Furs was one of three Ottawa furriers vandalized by the Animal Liberation Front in 1983, and animal rights activists picketed outside of M. Caplan Furs throughout the 1980s and 1990s, calling for an end to the fur trade in Canada. The business was sold to M. Shuchat Furs of Montreal in 1990, after 71 years in business. John Caplan, who was 76 years old at the time, attributed the store’s declining sales to the increasing activities of Animal Rights activists who were vocally opposed to the fur industry.
- Related Material
- John Caplan file in Individual Collections.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Young Men's Hebrew Association = Y.M.H.A. Ottawa fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101384
- Collection
- Young Men's Hebrew Association = Y.M.H.A. Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Fonds No.
- O0062
- Date
- 1921-1924
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of The Booster, January 1921; The Bulletin, November 11, 1921 to December 9, 1921; a basketball score book for games played at the No. 4 Fire Stationon Cumberland Street, 1923-1924; and 2 b&w photographs of the Y.M.H.A. Basketball team (3-245).
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of The Booster, January 1921; The Bulletin, November 11, 1921 to December 9, 1921; a basketball score book for games played at the No. 4 Fire Stationon Cumberland Street, 1923-1924; and 2 b&w photographs of the Y.M.H.A. Basketball team (3-245).
- Date
- 1921-1924
- Fonds No.
- O0062
- Storage Location
- Individuals Boxes
- History / Biographical
- The Y.M.H.A. flourished as a social vehicle for young men in the early 1920s. It was an amalgamation of Sons of Israel, Hebrew Boys Athletic Club and the Hebrew Literary & Dramatic Society. Athletic activities included basketball played in a gym rented at the No. 4 Fire Station, Cumberland Street. The bowling league of eight teams played at the Ideal Alleys. Sam Berger was the president, Jack Horwitz the treasurer, Sam Roodman, corresponding secretary, David Bilsky, vice-president and Sam Caplan, 2nd vice-president. The Booster, a 46 page pamphlet of the Y.M.H.A., outlined association avtivities, along with short biographies of professional men, including Benjamin Goldfield, Lewis Cohen, Dr. A. Slone, Dr. H. Dover, Louis Lightstone and men attending university. The Bulletin was a weekly newsletter of both the Y.M.H.A. and the Y.W.H.A. (Young Women's Hebrew Association).
- Acquisition Source
- Kellben Kalin, Percy Feller, Betsy Rigal
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Shenkman Family fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101413
- Collection
- Shenkman Family fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Fonds No.
- I0220
- Date
- [192-] to 1992
- Scope and Content
- Photographs: 1 photograph : b&w of Joe and second cousin, Miriam - May 11, 1944. Taken on Bell Street, Ottawa (1-205). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman (1-310). 1 photograph : col. of Joe Shenkman, April 13, 1992 (1-399). 1 photograph : b&w of Abraham Shenkman, Deceased at age 16 (1-073-06). 1 p…
- Collection
- Shenkman Family fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Scope and Content
- Photographs: 1 photograph : b&w of Joe and second cousin, Miriam - May 11, 1944. Taken on Bell Street, Ottawa (1-205). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman (1-310). 1 photograph : col. of Joe Shenkman, April 13, 1992 (1-399). 1 photograph : b&w of Abraham Shenkman, Deceased at age 16 (1-073-06). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman, Taken on Sweetland Avenue, Ottawa (1-073-07). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman (see 1-073-08). 1 photograph : b&w of Max Shenkman standing outdoors in the snow (1-073-09). 1 photograph : b&w graduation of Sam Shenkman (1-073-10). 1 photograph : b&w of a trophy won by Abe Shenkman from Adath Jeshurun for one year of good attendance at shul - 1925 (1-073-11). 1 photograph : b&w of Joe Shenkman as a fire prevention officer at Rockcliffe Airport, with a group of men in a fire truck - 1942 (1-073-12). There are two copies of this photo. 1 photograph : b&w of Max and Dora Shenkman on their 25th wedding anniversary in 1930 (1-015). 1 photograph : b&w in a card frame, "Benny," 1922. (not scanned) Envelope containing 22 photographs : col. (not scanned) Assortment of family photographs [192- to 194-?] labeled as being linked to the Shenkman family but not of Ottawa significance. Some photos were taken in Toronto and some in Montreal. Pictured are Joe, Sam, Dora and Ben Shenkman, as well as extended family members including Adele Rother (cousin), Irving Shenkman and Major Samuel Shenkman (Joe's brothers), Thea Tyler Shenkman, Maxine Riki Shenkman. Also included is Maxine's birth announcement card along with a hand-written note from Thea in Hebrew or Yiddish. English translation present on recto of note. (These items are not scanned). Textual Records: A few pages of hand-written notes on the life of Joe Shenkman. Photocopied article and photo mentioning Joe Shenkman's farm - From the Weekly Advance, July 1990 - "Second Kemptville Cubs Plant Trees for Canada". Naturalization certificate for Max Shenkman - July 28, 1922 (1-073-01 and 1-073-02). Application for Dora Shenkman for Nonimmigrant Visa - Dec 21, 1943 (1-073-03 and 1-073-04). Letter addressed to "Sister Shenkman", written by Rene Goldberg, Secretary of B'nai B'rith Women's Auxiliary, Lodge no. 62 - Dec 6, 1939 (1-073-05). Dora Shenkman's Canadian Passport - 1941. Jewish National Fund, Tree Fund Certificate for five trees - Inscribed in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Shenkman on their 25th wedding anniversary by the Lillian Freiman Chapter of Hadassah (1-1001). Certificate presented to Dora Shenkman from the Struck Villa Technical School in Palestine - Mizrachi Women's Organization of Canada (1-1002-01). Jewish National Fund Certificate presented to Dora Shenkman in appreciation of services to Hadassah (1-1002-02). Objects: 14 Kippot from various weddings and bar mitzvas. 1 painting on paper presented to Mr. and Mrs. Shenkman by the B'nai B'rith Ottawa Lodge, on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary - 1930 (1-1003).
- Date
- [192-] to 1992
- Fonds No.
- I0220
- Storage Location
- Individual Family boxes 1 box in OS
- History / Biographical
- Max Shenkman came to Canada in 1892. With little knowledge of English he found work assisting in the construction of the inter-provincial bridge spanning Ottawa to Hull (now Gatineau). He turned to peddling with a horse and wagon for his livelihood until he secured a job with the public works department in 1910. Max married Dora Slack in 1905. Dora played a strong and active role in the small Jewish community. She was an ardent worker and a founding member of Hadassah, B'nai B'rith, and the Sisterhood of the Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Max was also an active member of the community. Max died February 12, 1941. Max and Dora raised four sons; Benjamin Paul, Samuel, Abraham Irving and Harold. The youngest, Harold served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He worked with the department of Agriculture for 33 years. He met Belle Gubler, a pianist, during a recital at Chateau Laurier and they married in 1949. They had two children together, son William and daughter Dasha. Harold and Belle divorced in 1960 and Harold then married Louise Popplau. ***FONDS NEED FACT CHECKING - The names Harold and Joe have been used interchangably. Harold and Joe are cousins. Shirley Berman seems to think that Harold's father is "Wolfe" Harold and his brothers attended Lisgar Collegiate and in 1993, in their memory, Joe established the Shenkman Award for Business Studies. He also created the Max and Dora Shenkman Memorial Fund, the Abraham Irving Shenkman Yiddish Scholarship Fund and the Ottawa Historical Society Fund. Joe was fond of and donated generously to the YM-YWCA and the Boys and Girls Club. "He was a very quiet person, a lot of his donations were anonymous," said his son William. Joe was a real estate magnate, earning a multi-million dollar fortune. He died March 15, 1998.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Arnold Borts Camp B'nai B'rith Photograph Album.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103015
- Collection
- Arnold Borts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album
- Fonds No.
- I0023; OJA 4-497-071
- Date
- [194-?]
- Collection
- Arnold Borts fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album
- Date
- [194-?]
- Fonds No.
- I0023
- Item No.
- OJA 4-497-071
- Storage Location
- Oversized Photograph Box 2
- Acquisition Source
- Ruth Borts
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Three Boy Scout shirts exhibit.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104010
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0040; OJA 4-648
- Date
- June 2006
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- June 2006
- Fonds No.
- O0040
- Item No.
- OJA 4-648
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Dawn Logan
- Acquisition Source
- Dawn Logan
- Notes
- Display located in the upper hall of the Rose and Joseph Ages Family Building.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Ottawa Jewish Archives portion of the Bytown Museum's exhibit "A Capital Experience".
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104133
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0040; OJA 4-658
- Date
- 2000
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- 2000
- Fonds No.
- O0040
- Item No.
- OJA 4-658
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Dawn Logan
- Acquisition Source
- Dawn Logan
- Notes
- The Bytown Museum asked various ethnic communities in the city to participate in an exhibit on immigration.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Hy and Lilian Gould exhibit.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104149
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0040; OJA 4-659-01
- Date
- January 24, 2007
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- January 24, 2007
- Fonds No.
- O0040
- Item No.
- OJA 4-659-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Ronald Gould
- Acquisition Source
- Ronald Gould
- Notes
- Photo taken from the left
- Exhibit located in the upper hall of the Rose and Joseph Ages Family Building.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Blueprint of Ottawa Jewish Cemetery on Bank Street.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104170
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 blueprint
- Fonds No.
- O0040; OJA 4-587-03
- Date
- 2007
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 blueprint
- Date
- 2007
- Fonds No.
- O0040
- Item No.
- OJA 4-587-03
- Creator
- Kyla Ubbink
- Notes
- Before treatment by conservator Kyla Ubbink.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Blueprint of Ottawa Jewish Cemetery on Bank Street.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104171
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 blueprint
- Fonds No.
- O0040; OJA 4-587-04
- Date
- 2007
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 blueprint
- Date
- 2007
- Fonds No.
- O0040
- Item No.
- OJA 4-587-04
- Creator
- Kyla Ubbink
- Notes
- After treatment by conservator Kyla Ubbink.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
White curtain (parochet) and valence (kapporet) used during High Holidays at Adath Jeshurun.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104308
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 textiles : 1 parochet ; 1 kapporet
- Fonds No.
- C0001; OJA 5-296-01
- Date
- [19–]
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 textiles : 1 parochet ; 1 kapporet
- Date
- [19–]
- Fonds No.
- C0001
- Item No.
- OJA 5-296-01
- Storage Location
- OS Mixed Box 6
- Physical Condition
- Poor. Textiles are soiled with stains overall. Passive corrosion present on the metal rings at the top of the curtain and there is stain migration due to corrosion of the metal threads used in the design. Top of the curtain shows threadbare areas in the satin material, but the thicker backing material remains in good condition.
- Acquisition Source
- Harry Beck, Chair of House Committee, Beth Shalom West Congregation.
- Custodial History
- Transferred to the Archives from Beth Shalom West in December 2007. Originally, it was used at Adath Jeshurun synagogue and were moved along with the Bima to Beth Shalom West when the building was sold by the Chevra Kadisha in 1999.
- Notes
- Curtain (parochet) measures 46" x 82" and valence (kapporet) measures 16" x 52".
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
White torah mantle used during High Holidays at Adath Jeshurun.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104309
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile : torah mantle
- Fonds No.
- C0001; OJA 5-296-03
- Date
- [19-]
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile : torah mantle
- Date
- [19-]
- Fonds No.
- C0001
- Item No.
- OJA 5-296-03
- Storage Location
- OS Mixed Box 11
- Physical Condition
- White torah mantle is very fragile, soiled. Metal fringing is unravelling and corroding in some places.
- Acquisition Source
- Harry Beck, Chair of House Committee, Beth Shalom West Congregation.
- Custodial History
- This item was transferred to the archives from Beth Shalom West in December 2007. Originally, it was used at Adath Jeshurun synagogue and were moved along with the Bima to Beth Shalom West when the building was sold by the Chevra Kadisha in 1999.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Red velvet curtain (parochet) used at Adath Jeshurun or Beth Shalom.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104310
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile : parochet, 51" x 89"
- Fonds No.
- C0001; OJA 5-296-04
- Date
- [19-]
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile : parochet, 51" x 89"
- Date
- [19-]
- Fonds No.
- C0001
- Item No.
- OJA 5-296-04
- Acquisition Source
- Harry Beck, Chair of House Committee, Beth Shalom West Congregation.
- Custodial History
- This item was transferred to the archives from Beth Shalom West in December 2007. Originally, it was used at Adath Jeshurun synagogue and was moved along with the Bima to Beth Shalom West when the building was sold by the Chevra Kadisha in 1999.
- Notes
- Parochet is heavily detailed with two large, three dimensional gold lions flanking a set of tablets, all underneath a large, three dimensional crown. Lions and tablets design measures approx. 10" x 14". Underneath this design is a Magen David (Star of David) with gold vines. All the decoration is done with gold metal threads, wires, metal discs, beading, etc.
- Related Material
- 5-011
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Red velvet bima cover with a yellow Magen David.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104311
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile : bima cover
- Fonds No.
- C0001; OJA 5-296-06
- Date
- [19-]
- Collection
- Adath Jeshurun Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile : bima cover
- Date
- [19-]
- Fonds No.
- C0001
- Item No.
- OJA 5-296-06
- Storage Location
- OS Mixed Box 6
- Physical Condition
- Distinct wear to the fabric where it reached the edge of the bima and was draped over. Two holes are evident in the lower, central area of the cover, perhaps tack holes.
- Acquisition Source
- Harry Beck, Chair of House committee, Beth Shalom West Congregation.
- Custodial History
- This items, along with others were transferred to the archives from Beth Shalom West in December 2007. Originally, they were used at Adath Jeshurun synagogue and were moved along with the Bima to Beth Shalom West when the building was sold by the Chevra Kadisha in 1999.
- Notes
- Bima cover is pictured above 3 red torah mantels.
- Related Material
- Bima cover can also be seen in original setting within the shul in photograph 5-011.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
CD of photographs from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa's 2009 Campaign Kick Off.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105772
- Collection
- United Jewish Appeal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- CD
- Fonds No.
- O0059; OJA 15-159
- Date
- September 15, 2009
- Scope and Content
- Approximately 100 digital images from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa's 2009 Campaign Kick Off event with Henry Winkler at Ben Franklin Place in Centrepoint, Ottawa.
- Collection
- United Jewish Appeal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- CD
- Scope and Content
- Approximately 100 digital images from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa's 2009 Campaign Kick Off event with Henry Winkler at Ben Franklin Place in Centrepoint, Ottawa.
- Date
- September 15, 2009
- Fonds No.
- O0059
- Item No.
- OJA 15-159
- Creator
- Peter Waiser
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Blue felt banner with white felt applique writing and a menorah; "Confederation Lodge No. 2429 B'nai B'rith".
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105999
- Collection
- B'nai B'rith Ottawa Lodges Fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 banner
- Fonds No.
- O0005; OJA 5-327-01
- Date
- n.d
- Collection
- B'nai B'rith Ottawa Lodges Fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 banner
- Date
- n.d
- Fonds No.
- O0005
- Item No.
- OJA 5-327-01
- Storage Location
- OS Mixed Box 6
- Conservation
- 1. Very slight unraveling of two pieces of yellow fringe at bottom corners of the banner.
- Related Material
- 5-327-02
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
German / Hebrew Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah prayer book.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106000
- Collection
- Leonora Tisch fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 prayer book
- Fonds No.
- I0146; OJA 5-325-01
- Date
- 1889
- Collection
- Leonora Tisch fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 prayer book
- Date
- 1889
- Fonds No.
- I0146
- Item No.
- OJA 5-325-01
- Conservation
- Light surface cleaning completed on front of book using polyvinyl eraser; slight loss of the ivory detailing on the front cover.
- Acquisition Source
- Daniel Kimmel
- Notes
- Book has painted metal covers (tin?) with cutout details of ivory nailed to the front cover.
- Related Material
- 5-325-02, 5-325-03, 5-325-04, 5-325-05.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
White silken banner with yellow cord belonging to the B'nai B'rith Women's Parliament Lodge.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106001
- Collection
- B'nai B'rith Ottawa Lodges Fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Colour
- Fonds No.
- O0005; OJA 5-326-02.JPG
- Collection
- B'nai B'rith Ottawa Lodges Fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Colour
- Fonds No.
- O0005
- Item No.
- OJA 5-326-02.JPG
- Notes
- 1. Detail of staining on banner. Full image can be viewed at 5-326-01. 2. White background with blue felt applique letters and menorah, "B'nai B'rith Women No. 1041 Parliament". Eleven circular patches are sewn to the top half of the banner containing the Hebrew word "Chai" (Life) along with dates ranging from 1963 to 1976.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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