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- Allan Raymond Collection 2
- Artefact Collection 1
- BENSIMON, Jacques = '20 ans apres' - film out-takes fonds 38
- BOROD (BORODITSKY), Sam and Layah 1
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records 4932
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties 20
- Congregation Chevra Shaas Adath Jeshurun Chaverim Kol Yisrael 214
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Archives 5
- David Cohen Family Fonds 1
- HEBREW SICK BENEFIT ASSOCIATION 1991
- Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Membership Form 1991
Name
- Artist: Cantor Nathan Mendelson 2
- Artist: Made for "Morgan's" 1
- Artist: Miss Seiden 1
- Artist: Richard Goldberg 1
- Author: Carroll Ryan 1
- Author: National Council of Jewish Women 1
- Photographer: Andrew Forbath 1
- Photographer: Arnott, Rogers & Sauer 1
- Photographer: Baum & Co. 1
- Photographer: Drummond Photo 1
- Photographer: Eric Goldberg 1
- Photographer: F.E. Marsan Photo 1
25th Anniversary Book of the Upsilon Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44478
- Collection
- 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
Images
Acknowledge Document
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44395
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 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
- Physical Description
- 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
Images
Acknowledgement of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Gellert
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44402
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 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
- Physical Description
- 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
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
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
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 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
Images
Artist Terry Lightman
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44508
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- 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
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
YouTube
Artist Terry Lightman
https://www.youtube.com/embed/wJtC9LLn6DQ
Assembly 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
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 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
Images
Baron de Hirsch Institute and Hebrew Benevolent Society Board
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44090
- Collection
- 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
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
The beacon light in the midst of the world storm
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44416
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 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
Images
"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
- Collection
- 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
Images
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Choir Group
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44430
- Collection
- 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
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Birth certificate for Noel D. Friedman
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44174
- Collection
- 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
Images
Birth Certificate of Charles (Bezalel) Lewis Freedman
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44423
- Collection
- 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
- Collection
- 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-XJJLFNVU
Boulangerie 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
Images
The Boy Scouts Association of Canada
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44157
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:10 1/2" x W:14" : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 291
- Date
- November 25, 1929
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:10 1/2" x W:14" : English
- Other Title Information
- Warrant of Appointment
- Date
- November 25, 1929
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 291
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Warrant of Appointment from the Boy Scouts Association of Canada to Saul E. Moskovitch to be Scoutmaster.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
The Boy Scouts Association of Canada Initiation Process
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44074
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 75
- Date
- December 11, 1930
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Date
- December 11, 1930
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 75
- Notes
- Description of the initiation process for Boy Scouts, as it took place in the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
The Boy Scouts Association of Canada - Meeting Minutes
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44077
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 78
- Date
- December 11, 1930
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Date
- December 11, 1930
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 78
- Notes
- Describes initiation and various activities of Boy Scouts.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
The Boy Scouts Association of Canada - Scout Group Charter
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44076
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 77
- Date
- November 4, 1971
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Other Title Information
- Charter
- Date
- November 4, 1971
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 77
- Notes
- The Boy Scouts Association of Canada, Incorporated by the Act of Parliament 1914. Scout Group Charter No. 213 given to Congregation Shaar Hashomayim to conduct a Boy Scout group. With renewal stamps from 1957 to 1986. Original charter issued January 1947.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
"Boy's Hebrew Benevolent Society"
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44293
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Correspondence ; Ht:8.5 cm x W:14 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 652
- Date
- June 10, 1901
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Correspondence ; Ht:8.5 cm x W:14 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Invitation
- Date
- June 10, 1901
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 652
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Invitation addressed to "Master He. Ma Cohen" to "attend a Regular Meeting of the above Society, on Sunday June 13 at 2 PM at Syna? By order of the President." Signed: "L.L. Engel?, Hon. Sec." Stamp on reverse: "The Boys' Hebrew Benevolent Society Founded Nov. 12, 1899." Recipient's address: 76 Mance Street, Montreal, Quebec.
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Bride and Groom Address
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44420
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Correspondence : Paper : b&w ; Ht:27.5 cm x W:22 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 895
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Correspondence : Paper : b&w ; Ht:27.5 cm x W:22 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 895
- Physical Condition
- In need of conservation
- Notes
- "Dear Bride and Groom: In the intimate circle of your family and surrounded only by those nearest and dearest to you are you about to consecrate the vows of love that shall henceforth unite both your lives." by Herman Abramowitz
- Places
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
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