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Hebrew typewriter.

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Collection
Reference Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 typewritter
Fonds No.
R0001; OJA 99-043
Date
[197-?]
Collection
Reference Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 typewritter
Date
[197-?]
Fonds No.
R0001
Item No.
OJA 99-043
Storage Location
Artifacts Shelf
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Brit milah garment.

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Collection
Reference Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 textile
Fonds No.
R0001; OJA 99-044
Date
1921
Scope and Content
This garment was worn by babies born to the Nadler family for brit milah (naming ceremonies) in 1921, 1951, 1964 and 1990, as well as pidyon haben ceremonies or "redemption of the firstborn son," a ceremony which takes place one month after the baby's birth. The father redeems his firstborn son by …
Collection
Reference Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 textile
Scope and Content
This garment was worn by babies born to the Nadler family for brit milah (naming ceremonies) in 1921, 1951, 1964 and 1990, as well as pidyon haben ceremonies or "redemption of the firstborn son," a ceremony which takes place one month after the baby's birth. The father redeems his firstborn son by giving five silver coins to a kohen or priest, who is considered to be direct male descendents of Aaron. This is a traditional Jewish ritual most commonly practiced among Orthodox and Conservative Jews. The garment was worn by Carl Goffman (b. 1921 - d. 2000), Howard Irwin Nadler (b.1951), Phillip Shames (b.1964), and Haley Laura Wasserman (b. 1990).
Date
1921
Fonds No.
R0001
Item No.
OJA 99-044
Storage Location
WR.1.1
Acquisition Source
Ruth Nadler
Notes
The garment is a long white gown for a baby.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Less detail