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- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 8
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records 20
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties 14
- HERSHMAN, Harry - Ukrainian War Orphans collection 11
- JACOBSON, Percy and Joe 1
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA) 43
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report 43
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records 6
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records 6
Name
- 1st - Benjamin Louis Levine, 2nd - Samuel Goldfarb 1
- 1 brother - Allen, 3 step-brothers - Michael, Robert, Sanford 1
- 1 daugher - Jean Dickson 1
- 1 son - Louis Michelson, 1 daughter - Ida Shuman 1
- 1 son - Michael, 1 daughter, Lori Beth 1
- 2 sisters 1
- 2 sons 1
- 3 sons - Joseph, Martin, Mitchell 1
- Abraham 1
- Abraham, Louis 1
- ABRAMSON 4
- ABRAMSON, Leib 2
Subject
- COBOURG: Press clippings, mainly about a non-Jew seeking damages against Brighton reeve on claim that 'white Jew' label was slanderous; transcription of Cobourg World 'Emphatically No!' anti-immigration editorial (undated) 1
- Hamilton Council of Jewish Organizations 1
- Hamilton - United Jewish Welfare Fund 1
- Jacobson, Joe - letters to family, in training (Toronto) July-September 1940 1
- Jewish National Fund - pamphlets, etc. 1
- KRUGERDORF: 1914 monthly reports of Canadian Hebrew Schools - Krugerdorf under supervision of Jewish Colonization Association; 1915 Hebrew school report 1
- ST. CATHARINES: Correspondence; Hebrew Youth bulletin; Purim newsletter; Passover play; Jewish community survey; Jewish Music Festival program 1
- World War II 14
ABRAMSON, Leib
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1491
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Basha
- Report Date
- 1913
- Place of Settlement
- Krugerdorf, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 21
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
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ABRAMSON, Leib
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1518
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Bushe
- Report Date
- 1912
- Place of Settlement
- Krugerdorf, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 22
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
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ABRAMSON, Nathan
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1492
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Deborah
- Report Date
- 1913
- Place of Settlement
- Krugerdorf, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 21
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
ABRAMSON, Nathan
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1519
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Dvorah
- Report Date
- 1912
- Place of Settlement
- Krugerdorf, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 22
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
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Admission of Cantor Nathan Mendelson to Canada from United States
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44226
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 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.
- Places
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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APRIL, Lionel Julius
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92773
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- NameofMother
- Lily Leopold April
- Name of Father
- Michael April
- Spouse
- Freda Lee Garson April
- Date of Birth
- February 2, 1917
- Date of Death
- August 25, 1993
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Toronto, Ontario
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 77 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, August 31, 1993, Obituary also appeared Wednesday, September 1, 1993. Lionel (Lee) April born February 2, 1917, in Lithuania, son of Michael and Lily (nee Leopold) passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 1993, at Toronto General Hospital, following a courageous struggle after several years of illness. Lionel immigrated to Canada as a young child with his parents, settling in Montreal. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 in Toronto, serving in active combat in Europe and North Africa as a decorated flying officer earning the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Following his Honourable Discharge in 1945, Lionel joined Garson-Odeon Theatres in Saint John, New Brunswick, where he was Regional manager until 1959. From 1960 he was owner/operator of Robbins Drug Store in Saint John until selling the business in 1971. From that time, he concentrated his efforts on the development and management of a residential real estate portfolio. Due to poor health, he retired in 1986 and moved to Toronto. Lionel was an active member of the business community in Saint John and was a former Commissioner of the Fundy Region Development Commission and a former Co-Chairman of the United Fund of Greater Saint John. He worked diligently for the Saint John Jewish Community and served on the board of Congregation Shaarei Zedek (Saint John) for many years, where he retained life-long membership. He also worked actively for many Jewish organizations. Lionel is survived by his wife, Freda Lee April (nee Garson), daughter Lorie Beth (Toronto), son Michael (Halifax, N.S.), and two grandchildren. Funeral service and interment took place on Friday, August 27, 1993, in Saint John. Shivah is being observed at the family residence in Toronto. Charitable donations may be made to the Canadian Friends of The Hebrew University or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The Evening Times Globe Thursday, August 26 / Friday, August 27, 1993 April - The death of Lionel J. April of Toronto, Ont. and formerly of Saint John, occurred on Wednesday, August 25, after a lengthy illness. He was in his 77th year. He is survived by his wife Freda April, a daughter Lori Beth of Toronto, and a son Michael of Halifax, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held from Castle Funeral Home (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street, on Friday August 27, at 2 p.m. Internment will be in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.368. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Nathan and Mary Meltzer - E4. Additional notes: former Saint John resident
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 14
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
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AXLER, Harry Louis
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy19
- Collection
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date of Birth
- 1915
- Date of Death
- September 22, 1941
- Place of Burial
- Toronto, Ontario
- Age at Time of Death
- 26
- Enlistment No.
- R-97458
- Rank
- Leading Aircraftman
- Unit
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Notes
- Leading Aircraftman Harry Axler, of Toronto, Ontario, died in Calgary while in service. He had completed his training and obtained his wings at the Eglinton Initial Training School.
- Subjects
- World War II
- Record Source
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
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AZAROWA (AZAROFF), Shulim (photo) - Ukrainian Jewish orphan case file (the file includes a photo)
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn38668
- Collection
- HERSHMAN, Harry - Ukrainian War Orphans collection
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- P0087; MA 05-001-083
- Date
- 1921-1922
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Date
- 1921-1922
- Fonds No.
- P0087
- File No.
- MA 05-001-083
- Notes
- Photograph of Shulim Azarowa. Also shown is the Jewish War Orphans Committee Questionnaire for Shulim, born in 1912 in Zwiahl, Novograd Volynskiy.The file contains an additional form and correspondence.
- Places
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
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BAUM, Hyman
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy29
- Collection
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date of Birth
- April 15, 1918
- Date of Death
- June 20, 1942
- Place of Burial
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Cemetery
- Ottawa Memorial
- Age at Time of Death
- 24
- Enlistment No.
- R-77445
- Rank
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Notes
- Flight Sergeant Hyman Baum, R.C.A.F., of Montreal, Quebec, was reported killed in active service in Canada (R.C.A.F. Casualty List No. 304) on June 20, 1942. While on a patrol flight the plane he was in was seen to crash into the sea off Digby Island in northern British Columbia. The aircraft disappeared almost immediately after it struck the water, trapping both Baum and the pilot. Enlisting in the air force in November 1940, Flight Sergeant Baum trained at Brandon, Calgary and Fingal, Ontario, where he graduated as a sergeant wireless air gunner. He was posted to the operational training unit at Debert, Nova Scotia, and then to the R.A.F. Ferry Command at Dorval. Upon Japan’s entry into the war, he was withdrawn from the R.A.F.F.C. and posted to No. 7 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron at Prince Rupert, British Columbia, for operational aircrew duties.
- Subjects
- World War II
- Record Source
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
BOLINSKY, Isaac
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1493
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Sarah
- Report Date
- 1913
- Place of Settlement
- Lemonville, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 21
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
CHORIN, Esther - Ukrainian Jewish orphan case file
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn38690
- Collection
- HERSHMAN, Harry - Ukrainian War Orphans collection
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- P0087; MA 05-001-105
- Date
- 1921-1924
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Date
- 1921-1924
- Fonds No.
- P0087
- File No.
- MA 05-001-105
- Notes
- Jewish War Orphans Committee Questionnaire and Questionnaire 2 for Esther Chorin born in 1909 in Zwiahl, Novograd Volynskiy. The file also contains correspondence.
- Places
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
CHORIN, Wolf - Ukrainian Jewish orphan case file (the file includes a photo)
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn38684
- Collection
- HERSHMAN, Harry - Ukrainian War Orphans collection
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- P0087; MA 05-001-099
- Date
- 1921
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Date
- 1921
- Fonds No.
- P0087
- File No.
- MA 05-001-099
- Notes
- Photograph of Wolfe Chorin. Also shown is the Jewish War Orphans Committee Questionnaire for Wolfe born in 1911 in Zwiahl, Novograd Volynskiy. The file contains two additional forms and correspondence.
- Places
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
CITREN, Louis H.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92904
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Eleanor Green Citren
- Children
- 2 sons
- Additional Family
- 2 sisters
- Date of Birth
- 1910
- Date of Death
- November 13, 1985
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Oakville, Ontario
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, November 14, 1985 At Oakville, Ontario on November 13th, 1985, Louis H. Citren of 265 reynolds Street, Oakville, Ontario, husband of Eleanor (Green) Citren, survived by his wife, two sons, two sisters, two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Castle Funeral Home (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street, from the funeral will be held on Thursday with service at 2 p.m. Interment in Green Hart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hadassah-Wizo Organizqtion by calling 652-7207 would be appreciated by the family. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.496. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Nathan and Mary Meltzer - E4.
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 141
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
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COBOURG: Press clippings, mainly about a non-Jew seeking damages against Brighton reeve on claim that 'white Jew' label was slanderous; transcription of Cobourg World 'Emphatically No!' anti-immigration editorial (undated)
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn56191
- Collection
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001; ZD; ZD
- Date
- 1949
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Date
- 1949
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001
- Series No.
- ZD
- File No.
- ZD
- Notes
- Article from the October 14th 1949 issue of the Jewish Post (Indianapolis) regarding 'white Jew' slander charges.
- Places
- Ontario
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
Copy of correspondence form W.L. Mackenzie King to A.J. Freiman, Esq.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44288
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:28.3 cm x W:22 cm : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 639
- Date
- March 5, 1925
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document ; Ht:28.3 cm x W:22 cm : English
- Other Title Information
- Letter
- Date
- March 5, 1925
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 639
- Physical Condition
- Fair
- Notes
- Copy of letter from W.L. Mackenzie King to A.J. Freiman, Esq. regarding an "invitation sent to the Government of Canada to be represented at the formal inauguration of the Hebrew University at Jerusalem, which will take place on April the 1st, with Earl Balfour officiating." Recipient's address: Rideau Street, Ottawa.
- Places
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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Correspondence from Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, to Mr. S. W. Jacobs
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44065
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 19
- Date
- April 21, 1916
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Other Title Information
- Letter
- Date
- April 21, 1916
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 19
- Notes
- Request from Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister from 1896 to 1911, to Mr. S.W. Jacobs to act as counsel for Kyte and for the opposition before the Meredith-Duff Commission. Sender's address: House of Commons, Ottawa. Recipient's address: 83 Craig Street West, Montreal, Quebec.
- Places
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Correspondence from Wilfrid Laurier to Mr. S.W. Jacobs, Esq., K.C., M.P.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44135
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 200
- Date
- July 5, 1918
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Document : English
- Other Title Information
- Letter
- Date
- July 5, 1918
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 200
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- Letter from Wilfrid Laurier requesting that Mr. S.W. Jacobs compile a list of names from the City and Island of Montreal of persons who can subscribe 100$ per year until the next general elections are held for the purpose of conducting a campaign of education in connection with the central Liberal information office. Sender's address: House of Commons, Ottawa. Recipient's address: 83 Craig West, Montreal, Quebec.
- Places
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
EPSTEIN, Mendel Max
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy120
- Collection
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date of Birth
- 1913
- Date of Death
- November 08, 1943
- Place of Burial
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Cemetery
- Ottawa Memorial
- Enlistment No.
- R-104789
- Rank
- Warrant Officer (Class I)
- Unit
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Notes
- Warrant Officer (Class I) Mendel Epstein of Montreal, Quebec, was reported missing after air operations over Newfoundland and was presumed dead on November 8, 1943, according to an official announcement. He enlisted in the air force in 1941 and received his wireless air gunner’s wing at Mountain View, Ontario. At the time of his death, he was stationed in Newfoundland.
- Subjects
- World War II
- Record Source
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
FELDMAN, Abraham - Ukrainian Jewish orphan case file (the file includes a photo)
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn38620
- Collection
- HERSHMAN, Harry - Ukrainian War Orphans collection
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- P0087; MA 05-001-035
- Description Level
- File
- Material Type
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- P0087
- File No.
- MA 05-001-035
- Notes
- Photograph of Abraham Feldman, born in 1912 in Pinsk, and girl. Also shown is the Jewish War Orphans Committee Questionnaire for Abraham. File contains an additional form and correspondence.
- Places
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
FELDMAN, Michael
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1494
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Masha
- Children
- Abraham, Louis
- Additional Family
- Chaim Finkelman (son-in-law), Sophia (wife of Abraham), Rosie (daughter-in-law), Fannie Finkelman (infant daughter)
- Report Date
- 1913
- Place of Settlement
- Krugerdorf, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 21
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
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