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B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
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- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 65m of records, 4 rubber stamps, 10 prayer books, 14 photographs, 1 Bimah cover
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Date
- 1915-1974
- Scope and Content
- This fonds consists of early administrative records, Correspondence, documents pertaining to the Women's Auxiliary 'Sisterhood', financial ledgers of the Loan Society, and religious texts. Other materials include: Early synagogue material including 1916 constitution; 1915-1916 seating accounts; 19…
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 65m of records, 4 rubber stamps, 10 prayer books, 14 photographs, 1 Bimah cover
- Scope and Content
- This fonds consists of early administrative records, Correspondence, documents pertaining to the Women's Auxiliary 'Sisterhood', financial ledgers of the Loan Society, and religious texts. Other materials include: Early synagogue material including 1916 constitution; 1915-1916 seating accounts; 1931 cornerstone documents (and old copies of these documents); 1920-1971 Board minutes; A complete financial history of the B’nai Jacob Loan Society from 1943 onwards; A short written history of B’nai Jacob by Reuben Kalin; Membership records; Cemetery accounts Correspondence; Sisterhood minutes - 1930-1968; 50th anniversary activities – 1967; News clippings; Amalgamation committee minutes - 1969-1973 A history of Sons of Jacob Congregation - 1911-1944; A souvenir marking the occasion of the burning of the James Street Synagogue mortgage - November 19, 1944; Max Bookman, Honour Roll, 1939-1945; 1966 Bulletins of Congregations B’nai Jacob and Machzikei Hadas, Framed prayer instructions written in Yiddish that were once bolted to the wall (the document is stored in the Congregation’s fonds Box 2, and the frame is stored on the wrapped items shelf (see - 4-725)); A hand-written calligraphic document from the Sons of Jacob Congregation to the Uptown Ladies Auxiliary on behalf of their work done during their 25th anniversary - 1937 (see 4-740); A photocopy of a typed list listing members – 1931; Red and gold Bimah cover, circa 1920 (Oversized storage, Mixed Box 2) Box 1: Constitution, Cornerstone Documents, Minute Books, Membership Lists, Newspaper Clippings Cornerstone: Documents 1 – 1930-1931; Cornerstone: Documents 2 – 1930-1931; Cornerstone: Documents 3 – 1930-1931; Cornerstone: Documents 4- July 1, 1931; Cornerstone: Photocopied Cornerstone Documents; Constitution – Nov 23, 1916; Account Book with Seat List – 1914-1944; Minute Book, Yiddish – 1920-1932; Minute Book, Yiddish – June 7, 1936- July 20, 1939; Minute Book – Apr 13, 1958 – Dec 3, 1967; Membership Lists – 1940’s, 1964; Letter regarding the Imposition of taxes on Member seats – May 5, 1930; Incorporation Papers and Rules and Regulations of Constitution – 1928, 1933; Election Ballots and results – Jan 22, 1950; Congregational Financial Statements; Invitations; Bulletins of Congregations: Machzikei Hadas and B’nai Jacob; Honour Roll – 1939-1945; Newspaper Clippings – 1929-1967; Plaque from State Bonds of Israel for Distinguished Service in Economic Development; B’nai Jacob Cemetery Map; Box 2: History, Correspondence, Cemetery Records, 5 Prayer Books Hist: A History of the Sons of Jacob Congregation – 1911-1944; Hist: B’nai Jacob Synagogue Youth List – 1964-1965; Hist: Minutes on Amalgamation – 1969-1973; Correspondence, various subjects – 1952-1970; Deed to Lot for Cemetery – Feb 5, 1957; Rules and Regulations Governing Jewish Cemetery – 1957; Correspondence: Cemetery Lots and Estate Funds – 1958-1972; Correspondence: received from Vaad Ha’ir – 1963-1968; Blank Deeds for Purchase of Burial Lots; Burial Lists – 1963-1966; Cemetery receipt Books; Prayer Books (5); Plaque Distinguishing B’nai Jacob from State of Israel Bonds; Box 3: Women’s Auxiliary “Sisterhood” History; Ladies Auxiliary: Obituary of Rebecca Levin – 1941; Sisterhood Minutes Book, Yiddish and English – 1930-1954; Sisterhood Minutes Book – 1954-1967; Mailing Membership Lists; Sisterhood Purim Play Program and Script – 1962; Donated receipts; Certificate of 50th Anniversary – 1967; Sisterhood Correspondence; Newspaper Clippings; Sisterhood Invitations; Box 4: Loan Society Reuben Kalin’s History of the Loan Society – 1929; Minutes – Feb 6, 1952 – Dec 1, 1974; Minute Book – 1968-1974; Minutes – Apr 4 1943- Dec 30, 1951; Financial Statements – May 3, 1943- Jan 15, 1950; Financial Statements – Jan 15, 1950- Feb 7, 1960; Financial Statements – Feb 16, 1960 – Mar 1, 1970; Financial Statements – Mar 1, 1970 – Dec 15, 1974; Invoices – 1946-1972; Cemetery Committee – 1965-1970; Bank Ledger Sheets – 1959- 1967; Accounts Payable – 1948- 1961; “On Demand” Notes of Loan Society – 1947-1959; Cancelled Cheques – 1961-1970; Cancelled Cheques – 1947-1955; Bank Books – 1969-1975; Bank Books – 1959, 1955-1967, 1971; Ledger – 1959-1962; Ledger – 1962-1973; Ledger – 1963- 1966; Box 5: Loan Society Ledgers, Rubber Stamps, Cash Box Loan Society Rubber Stamp; Loan Society Rubber Stamp, For Deposits; Loan Society Rubber Stamps, Signature; Loan Society Rubber Stamp, Signatures; Cash Box; Ledger – 1945-1951; Ledger – 1945-1953; Ledger – 1953-1961; Ledger – 1969-1972; Ledger – 1972-1974; Box 6: Religious Texts Festival Prayer Book; Hebrew Prayer Book; Hebrew Prayer Book; Holy Bible, Hebrew and English; Holy Bible, Hebrew; Prayer Book, Donated to Charles Finkelstein Family by Aurora Lodge – 1961; Prayer Book, Donated to Ivan Goodman by Aurora Lodge – 1962;
- Date
- 1915-1974
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Storage Location
- A.2.4
- History / Biographical
- Prior to the creation of B'nai Jacob Congregation, the families of Uppertown, (or Centretown as it is now known), were served by the synagogues of Lowertown. The families of Uppertown walked to Lowertown synagogues for Holy Day services. In 1910 an idea arose to establish a congregation of their own, which would address the issue of families having to walk to Lowertown in bad weather. In 1911 the residents of Uppertown began to hold services in a public hall at 219 Bank Street and the home of Mr. J. R. Fogle at 384 Bank Street. J.R. Fogel was a tailor by trade and his business stationary was used to record the shul's history. For these services, the Congregation rented a Torah from another shul for $10 until they were able to raise enough money through donation to purchase their own. In 1914 they raised sufficient funds to purchase a house at 54 James Street which they converted into a shul. The purchase required a $4,000 mortgage and $1,000 in cash. The new Synagogue was named B'nai Jacob at the suggestion of Mr. A. Bookman and Mr. J. R. Fogle and a Talmud Torah was also organized and housed around 40 children. Rev. Morris Lappin was hired for his services as chazan and a mohel and Rev. Samuel Schreiber served as cantor and shoichet for 35 years until the shul closed. In 1931 the building was renovated and on November 19, 1944 the Congregation celebrated the burning of their mortgage. The building underwent a second renovation in 1951. By the late 1960's the congregation's membership had decreased to about 12 or 15 which made it increasingly difficult to form a minyan. In 1971 the decision was made to amalgamate into Congregation Beth Shalom. B'nai Jacob's Sifrei Torah and the James Street Synagogue's cornerstone became the property of Beth Shalom. B'nai Jacob Presidents included: H. Levine J.E Sayers J.R Fogel M. Lobel J.L Arron J. Bookman J. Gladstone A. Bookman A. Sherman
- Custodial History
- These records were transferred to the National Archives of Canada in 1973, and returned to the Ottawa Jewish Archives in 1996.
- Notes
- 1. 1920-1939 Board minutes were recorded in Yiddish. 2. 1930-1943 Sisterhood minutes were recorded in Yiddish. 3. Abe Finestein recalled in a telephone conversation with L. D. that Aron Henry Levin lived on Gladstone and at one time stoked the fire at the James St. synagogue. He was the first president of B'nai Jacob.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Red and Gold Bimah cover
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn112979
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile
- Fonds No.
- C0006; 6-05-01
- Date
- 1920
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile
- Date
- 1920
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- 6-05-01
- Storage Location
- G.4.2 - Mixed Box 2
- History / Biographical
- Bimah cover donated to the B'nai Jacob synagogue circa 1920s.
- Acquisition Source
- Janice E. Maser
- Custodial History
- Bimah cover was given to the James street shul in the 1920s by Chaim Frumpkin. It was then passed on to Benjamin Dworkin, then Dorothy Dworkin Maser, then Dr. Joel E. Maser and Janice E. Maser who donated the item to the Ottawa Jewish Archives in 2023.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Chanukah Dinner at Sons of Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn108300
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 4-249
- Date
- December 25, 1932
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- December 25, 1932
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 4-249
- Creator
- Pittaway Jarvis Studio
- Acquisition Source
- Chaim Bookman through Meyer Kalin.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Chanukah dinner at the B'nai Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105601
- Collection
- B’nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 4-250
- Date
- December 25, 1932
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- December 25, 1932
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 4-250
- Physical Condition
- mounted on board.
- Notes
- Adolphe Sherman is at head table (near bottom right corner of flag) and is wearing a bow tie.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Document written in Hebrew.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106064
- Collection
- B’nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 document
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 4-725
- Date
- n.d
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 document
- Date
- n.d
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 4-725
- Conservation
- Document is is very acidic.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
A hand written calligraphic document from the Sons of Jacob Congregation to the Uptown Ladies Auxiliary on behalf of their work done during their 25th anniversary in 1937.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106228
- Collection
- B’nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 4-740
- Date
- 1937
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- textual record
- Date
- 1937
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 4-740
- Storage Location
- Oversized Document Box 1
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Celebration dinner to mark the silver anniversary of the Sons of Jacob in Trust, 1928-1953.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102768
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-054
- Date
- 1953
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1953
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-054
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Acquisition Source
- Ann Silver
- Notes
- L-R seated front row: Ida Flesher, Mrs Eckstein, Mrs Freda Radnoff, Mrs Agulnick, Mary Bookman, Mrs Ben Gubler, Mrs Fonberg, Mrs Zaretsky, Mrs J. Bookman, Mrs M. Lobel, Mrs M. Dworkin. Standing; Moe Frumkin, next 2 unidentified, Issie Jack Flesher, unidentified, D. Radnoff, Mr. Agulnik, Max Dworkin, Sam Berger, Chaim Bookman, Rabbi Simon Eckstein, Mr. Ben Gubler, Mr. A. Fonberg, Mr. Zaretsky, J. Bookman, unidentified, Mr. M. Lobel, Mrs. Louise [D?], Mr. Ben Bookman, next 2 unidentified, Myer Flesher, Mr. Sherman.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Celebration dinner to mark the silver anniversary of the Sons of Jacob in Trust, 1928-1953.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102551
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-055
- Date
- 1953
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1953
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-055
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Acquisition Source
- Ann Silver
- Notes
- L-R head table: Ida Flesher, Freda Radnoff, David Radnoff, Murry Lesh, Sam Lesh, Rabbi Simon Eckstein, Mrs. Belle Eckstein, Alex Sherman, Mrs. Max Dworkin, Ben Gubler, Mrs. Gubler, A. Bookman, and Mary Bookman. Meyer Flesher is in front of A. Bookman. Ben Bookman is in front of Mrs. Ekstein. Rabbi Eckstein is located in front of the pillar, with Harry and Sonia Agulnik seated in front of the speaker. The gentleman at the microphone might also be Sam Harris. The dinner was held in the social hall of the synagogue, James Street, Ottawa.
- Subjects
- 25th anniversary
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Speaker and head table guests at the silver anniversary of the Sons of Jacob In Trust.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102769
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-055-01
- Date
- 1953
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1953
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-055-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Acquisition Source
- Ann Silver
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
A dedication to the members of Sons of Jacob Congregation who served in active duty during World War II.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105610
- Collection
- B’nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph: b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-077
- Date
- 1946
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph: b&w
- Date
- 1946
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-077
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Percy Palef
- Acquisition Source
- Anne & Reuben Palef
- Notes
- L-R: Barney Strean, Rabbi O.Z. Fasman, Rev. Samuel Schreiber, Mr. Bernard Alexandor, Mr. Chaim Bookman.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
B'nai Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102764
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-274
- Date
- July 2, 1931
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- July 2, 1931
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-274
- Conservation
- Photograph was restored at Lux Photographic Inc, August 2002.
- Acquisition Source
- Sylvia Friedman
- Notes
- L-R: Ottawa Mayor J. J. Allan standing in the forefront, Adolphe Sherman (with moustache) is seated behind the table, Mr. J. R. Fogle, and Hyman Bookman with his hand on his hat.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
B'nai Jacob Congregation Executives.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103228
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-282
- Date
- [1954 or 1955]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [1954 or 1955]
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-282
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Marvin Flatt
- Notes
- L-R seated: J. Bookman, I. Agulnik, Chas. Zaretsky, D. Gencher and G. Soloman. Standing: A. Bookman, Moe Frumkin, Ben Bookman, Max Cohen, Max Freidman and N. Sherman.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Meeting of Jewish military personnel at B'nai Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103229
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-283
- Date
- 1940
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1940
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-283
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- L-R front row kneeling: unidentified, Marvin Schreiber (forefront), next 4 unidentified, Alex Fonberg (not in uniform). Standing; Mr. Friendly, unidentified, Dave Radnoff, Sam Lesh, unidentified, Al Hoffman, Mr. Gubler, Max Dworkin, next 2 unidentified, and Max Silver.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Exterior of B'nai Jacob Congregation.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103285
- Collection
- B’nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-284
- Date
- [ca. 1970]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [ca. 1970]
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-284
- Storage Location
- vault
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Exterior of B'nai Jacob Congregation after the fire in October 1972.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106317
- Collection
- B'nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-284-01
- Date
- [ca. 1972]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [ca. 1972]
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-284-01
- Acquisition Source
- Raymond Schingh
- Notes
- The fire caused the damage to the synagogue windows.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
B'nai Jacob Sisterhood executive meeting.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105237
- Collection
- B’nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-310
- Date
- [ca. 1956]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [ca. 1956]
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-310
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Newton Associates
- Physical Condition
- Photograph is creased and scratched
- Notes
- L-R: Celia Bookman-Sharon, Edith Cherun, Freda Radnoff, Joan Comay, Belle Sadavoy.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Purim play presented at the B'nai Jacob Synagogue.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105238
- Collection
- B’nai Jacob Congregation = Sons of Jacob Congregation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- C0006; OJA 5-311
- Date
- 1962
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- 1962
- Fonds No.
- C0006
- Item No.
- OJA 5-311
- Storage Location
- vault
- Acquisition Source
- Mr and Mrs. Louis Goldstein
- Notes
- L-R: Louis Goldstein playing the King, Miriam Goldstein playing Vashti, Harry Sherman playing Mordecai, Freda Levitan playing Esther and Harry Hecht playing Haman.
- Related Material
- Newspaper article from the Ottawa Citizen regarding the play.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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