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- 1371 St. Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1
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25th Anniversary Book of the Upsilon Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44478
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book ; Ht:25.5 cm x W:17.4 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 969
- Date
- 1938
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book ; Ht:25.5 cm x W:17.4 cm : English
- Date
- 1938
- Publication
- Zeta Beta Tau : Printed by Edward J. Sommer
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 969
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- Chronicle of the Jewish fraternity; compiled by Adolphe Gardner, K.C.; 36 pages
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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150th Anniversary of the Declaration granting equal rights and privileges to persons of the Jewish religion in Lower Canada, invitation to Mr. B.J. Finestone.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44155
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:15 cm x W:18.5 cm : French
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 288
- Date
- June 1, 1982
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:15 cm x W:18.5 cm : French
- Other Title Information
- Invitation
- Date
- June 1, 1982
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 288
- Physical Condition
- Very good
- Notes
- The Prime Minister of Quebec, Mr. René Lévesque, requests the pleasure of the company of Mr. B.J. Finestone at breakfast at the Restaurant Le Parlementaire de l'Hotel du Parlement, Quebec City. On the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration granting equal rights and privileges to persons of the Jewish religion in Lower Canada.
- Places
- Quebec City, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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1985 copy of 1922 marriage certificate for Jack Victor and Sadie Hershorn
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44119
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document ; Ht:11" x W:8 1/2" : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 179
- Date
- March 29, 1922
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:11" x W:8 1/2" : English
- Date
- March 29, 1922
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 179
- Notes
- Marriage certificate for Jack Victor and Sadie Hershorn at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim. Signed by Rabbi Wifred Shuchat. Officiating Minister: H. Abramowitz. Witnesses: M. Marcovitz, L. Hershorn, Sam Hershorn.
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- Westmount, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
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- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Acknowledge Document
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44395
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document : colour ; Ht:42.5 cm x W:35 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 848
- Date
- January 20, 1947
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document : colour ; Ht:42.5 cm x W:35 cm : English
- Date
- January 20, 1947
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 848
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- Acknowledgement to Rabbi Herman Abramowitz on the occasion of the dedication of the Rabbi Abramowitz Libary Fund sponsored by the Parent-Teachers Association of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim. Signed by the board of the Parent-Teachers Association of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim. Document No. 79 designed by Hy. Diamond-Montreal.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Acknowledgement of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Gellert
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44402
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document : colour ; Ht:48 cm x W:34.5 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 856
- Date
- March 6, 1917
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document : colour ; Ht:48 cm x W:34.5 cm : English
- Date
- March 6, 1917
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 856
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Acknowledgement of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Gellert's commitment to Congregation Shaar Hashomayim and congratulations of the Shaar on the occasion of the golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gellert's wedding.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
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- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Admission of Cantor Nathan Mendelson to Canada from United States
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44226
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Correspondence ; Ht:27.9 cm x W:21.5 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 507
- Date
- July 25, 1938
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Correspondence ; Ht:27.9 cm x W:21.5 cm : English
- Date
- July 25, 1938
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 507
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Copy of letter sent to Mr. H.M. Levine from A.L. Joliffe at the Department of Mines and Resources - Immigration Branch, Ottawa, confirming the admission of both Cantor Nathan Mendelson and Cantor Herman Semiatin into Canada from the United States to be employed by Congregation Shaar Hashomayim. Copy of letter stamped by Congregation Shaar Hashomayim and signed by Executive Secretary M. Hirsch. Recipient's address: Gdynia America Line, 740 Windsor Street, Montreal, Quebec.
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- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Advance Press Series booklet containing brief biographical data and photograph of Lyon Cohen, of L. Cohen and Sons Coal Merchants.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44132
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document : Paper : b&w ; Ht:20.3 cm x W:13.4 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 196
- Date
- [ca. 1920]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : Paper : b&w ; Ht:20.3 cm x W:13.4 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Booklet
- Date
- [ca. 1920]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 196
- Physical Condition
- Fair
- Notes
- This document contains "Who's Who" style information about Lyon Cohen
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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An Act to amend the Act of Lower Canada therein mentioned, extending certain privileges to persons of the Jewish persuasion
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44437
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document ; Ht:29 cm x W:23.5 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 916
- Date
- June 9, 1846
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- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document ; Ht:29 cm x W:23.5 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Act
- Date
- June 9, 1846
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 916
- Physical Condition
- In need of conservation
- Notes
- This document enabled the Congregation of German and Polish Jews to be independent from the Congregation of Spanish and Portuguese Jews. It states that the Congregation "shall elect among themselves a President, Treasurer, Secretary and three Trustees." It is noted that with the said representatives, the Congregation would be treated as a corporation.
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- Lower Canada, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
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- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Annette Pinto Joseph
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44295
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : b&w ; Ht:18.7 cm x W:13.7 cm
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 669
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : b&w ; Ht:18.7 cm x W:13.7 cm
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 669
- Physical Condition
- Very good
- Notes
- Annette Pinto Joseph, wife of Montefiore Joseph and grandmother of Rosetta Elkin, Esther Wolff Blaustein and Annette Wolff.
- Places
- Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Artist Terry Lightman
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44508
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
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- Item
- Material Type
- moving images
- Physical Description
- Video : DV tape : English : duration: 1 min 22 sec
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 320
- Date
- 2002
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- moving images
- Physical Description
- Video : DV tape : English : duration: 1 min 22 sec
- Date
- 2002
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 320
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- Interview with artist Terry Lightman, a long-time curator of the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Library. Many of her works are shown in this video clip.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
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- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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YouTube
Artist Terry Lightman
https://www.youtube.com/embed/wJtC9LLn6DQAssembly Bill No. 39: An Act respecting the education of children of the Jewish faith on the Island of Montreal
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44467
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
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- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
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- Document ; Ht:26.8 cm x W:18 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 956
- Date
- 1930
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:26.8 cm x W:18 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Act
- Date
- 1930
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 956
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- 27 paragraphs documenting the act of the incorporation of the Jewish School Commission; 6 pages; represented by the Hon. Mr. David.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Baron de Hirsch Institute and Hebrew Benevolent Society Board
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44090
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : sepia : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 97
- Date
- [ca. 1900-1930]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : sepia : English
- Other Title Information
- Group picture of the Board
- Date
- [ca. 1900-1930]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 97
- Notes
- Louis Lewis, President, H. M. Levine, 1st Vice President, I. Lande 2nd Vice President, A. Goldstein, 3rd Vice President, N. Silver, Treasurer, S.W. Jacobs, K.C., Chairman Legal Aid Committee, L. Tannenbaum, Hon. Notary Maxwell Goldstein, Chair Legislation Committee. "Founded 1863, Incorporated Nov. 1870 and March 1900"
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
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- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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The beacon light in the midst of the world storm
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44416
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
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- Item
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- textual record
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- Newspaper : b&w ; Ht:22 cm x W:14.5 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 889
- Date
- 1938
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Newspaper : b&w ; Ht:22 cm x W:14.5 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Article
- Date
- 1938
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 889
- Physical Condition
- In need of conservation
- Notes
- "The only hope for the Jew in the world today," "Palestine, harbour of refuge," "The United Palestine Fund appeal is to help the ship on its way to the only haven of rest for the Jew in the whole world today." "... and Jacob shall return, and shall be at rest and be secure, with none to terrify him."
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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"Behemoth Hatemeoth, The Nomenclature of The Prohibited Animals of Leviticus, as determined by the most eminent authorities, both Jewish and Christian. From 'The Sanatory Institutions of the Hebrews' by Abraham de Sola."
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44456
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : b&w ; Ht:22 cm x W:14 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 940
- Date
- 1853
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : b&w ; Ht:22 cm x W:14 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Publication
- Date
- 1853
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 940
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Printed by John Lovell, St. Nicholas Street. 16 pages.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Choir Group
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44430
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : b&w ; Ht:16.3 cm x W:21.4 cm
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 907
- Date
- [ca. 1926]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : b&w ; Ht:16.3 cm x W:21.4 cm
- Date
- [ca. 1926]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 907
- Physical Condition
- In need of conservation
- Notes
- Bernard Abramson is second from right, back row. Charles Abramson is second from left, front row.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
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- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Bill
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44442
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 922
- Date
- 1846
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Date
- 1846
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 922
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- 2nd Session, 2nd Parliament, 9 Victoria,1846 Bill. An Act to amend the Act of Lower Canada therein mentioned, extending certain privileges to persons of the Jewish persuasion.
- Places
- Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Documents
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Birth certificate for Noel D. Friedman
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44174
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:25.3 cm x W:20.2 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 419
- Date
- 1893
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:25.3 cm x W:20.2 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Birth certificate
- Date
- 1893
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 419
- Physical Condition
- In need of conservation
- Notes
- Birth certificate issued by Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, McGill College Avenue, certifying the birth of Noel D. Friedman, son of Charles L. and Bessie Friedman. Signed by Rabbi E. Friedlauder. Includes embossment "Congregation of German & Polish Jews of Montreal."
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Birth Certificate of Charles (Bezalel) Lewis Freedman
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44423
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:33 cm x W:20.3 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 898
- Date
- 1926
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:33 cm x W:20.3 cm : English
- Date
- 1926
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 898
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- "I , J. de La Penha, undersigned Minister, having been duly sworn, declare that the annexed extract is a true record of the birth of Charles (Bezeleel) Lewis Freedman as appears on the books of the aforesaid Congregation, for the year on thousand nine hundred and twenty six and I have signed." "Canada, Province of Quebec, District of Montreal, Superior Court."
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Blowing of the Shofar
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44499
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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- moving images
- Physical Description
- Video : VCR tape : English : duration: 30.83 seconds
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 224
- Date
- 2001
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- moving images
- Physical Description
- Video : VCR tape : English : duration: 30.83 seconds
- Date
- 2001
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 224
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- The shofar is blown as an awakening sign and an encouragement for reflection.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
YouTube
Blowing of the Shofar
https://www.youtube.com/embed/So-XJJLFNVUBoulangerie Cachère (Kosher Bakery) on Hutchison Street, corner St. Viateur, Montreal
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44177
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : Digital : colour : French
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 427
- Date
- May 21, 2002
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Photograph : Digital : colour : French
- Other Title Information
- Digital Photograph
- Date
- May 21, 2002
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 427
- Creator
- Photographer: Naomi Kramer
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- A Hassidic Jew entering a kosher bakery on Hutchison Street, corner St. Viateur.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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