#13b: Tribute to Canadian Jewry; Human Rights and the Rule of Law.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106722
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Fonds No.
I0099
Date
2001
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Date
2001
Fonds No.
I0099
Notes
Cassette 2/2; Tribute was held at the Rabbinical Assembly Convention; Rabbi Reuven Hammer, Manual Batshaw, Judy Feld Carr, Honourable Mr. Justice Abraham Lieff, Professor Irwin Cotler.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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58 audio cassettes containing narration by Abe Lieff.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106723
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Fonds No.
I0099
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Fonds No.
I0099
Storage Location
vault
Notes
Abe Lieff narrated the various volumes (1-7) of his biography, Gathering Rosebuds; information pertaining to his 100th birthday; and Hy Bloom testimonial. Some cassettes state content, others do not; Donated by Abraham Lieff via his daughter Lois Lieff, February 2006 and May 2007 (10 and 10a); These tapes are contained in two boxes that are stored with textual material in the vault.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Ben Karp fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101133
Collection
Ben Karp fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
multiple media
Fonds No.
I0029
Date
1930-1946, 1991-1992
Scope and Content
Fonds consists Yiddish Bar Mitzvah speech delivered November 16, 1930; Benjamin Kapinsky’s News Vendor’s Licenses, (1934,1935); photocopy of newspaper clipping "Five Ottawa brothers are in armed services" July, 1942; Canada Club, Paris registration, 1945; Canadian Army (active) discharge certifica…
Collection
Ben Karp fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
multiple media
Scope and Content
Fonds consists Yiddish Bar Mitzvah speech delivered November 16, 1930; Benjamin Kapinsky’s News Vendor’s Licenses, (1934,1935); photocopy of newspaper clipping "Five Ottawa brothers are in armed services" July, 1942; Canada Club, Paris registration, 1945; Canadian Army (active) discharge certificates, 1946; two small membership pins; Agudath Israel Sisterhood Certificate and Kiwanianne tributes to Mrs. Ben Karp, 1964; memorial tributes, 1991-1992.
Date
1930-1946, 1991-1992
Fonds No.
I0029
History / Biographical
Ben Karp (b. 1918 d. 1991) was one of nine sons of Dora and Max Kapinsky. All, except one brother Nap Kapinsky, shortened their surname to Karp. To help with the family finances after the death of his father, Ben sold newspapers on the best location in Ottawa, Union Station and the Chateau Laurier. After graduation from the High School of Commerce where he met his future wife Etta Shulman, he worked briefly for the Government of Canada. He enlisted in the Canadian Army and was part of the infantry which liberated Holland. After a brief period of operating an IGA store, he entered the real estate business and formed his own company, Acadian Realty Co. Ltd. In 1990, Ben Karp received the Jewish Community Centre Volunteer of the Year Award for his outstanding achievement in volunteer involvement with the centre. He also was past president of Agudath Israel Congregation, a member of B’nai B’rith Ottawa Lodge since 1949 and a 36 year association with Rideau Kiwanis Club. He also served as president of the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society between 1986 and 1992.
Acquisition Source
Ben Karp, August 17, 1989. News Vendor Licenses donated by Mrs Ben Karp (Etta), September 23, 2002 and military material on October 3, 2002.
Notes
1. One pin has the initials H.Y.M.A., the numbers 35 and belonged to Etta Karp’s father, Harry Shulman. The other pin has the word JAFFA and the number 37. 2. All Kapinsky boys, except Nap, changed their name to Karp as a simplification. Nap maintained the family Kapinsky name as he was heavily involved in the Ottawa Jewish community. 3. Of the nine sons born to Dora and max, eight survived infancy.
Related Material
Related material in Biographical files, Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds, Agudath Israel Congregation fonds.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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DVD footage of the Hon. Mr. Abraham Lieff at Camp Ramah.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106837
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
moving images
Fonds No.
I0099
Date
2004
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
moving images
Date
2004
Fonds No.
I0099
Notes
Duration: 35 minutes; Lieff participates in a shabbat service and delivers a D'var Torah. He speaks to the campers about his fond memories of Camp Ramah. He tells them that the lessons he learned about ethics, at a cheder on Rideau street as a boy, prepared him to be a judge.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Eulogy of the Honourable Abraham Lieff at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Toronto.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106831
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds No.
I0099
Date
February 13, 2007
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Date
February 13, 2007
Fonds No.
I0099
History / Biographical
LIEFF, Honourable Abraham H. Peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital on Monday, February 12, 2007, exactly three weeks before his 104th birthday. Dearly beloved husband of the late Sadie Lazarovitz. Cherished father and friend of Miriam Lieff (Albert Goldberg) and Lois Lieff. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bess and the late Milton Narod, Joe and Evelyn Lieff, Dorothy and the late Max Lieff, the late Louis and Jeanne Lieff, Hy and Pearl Lieff, Morris and Pearl Lieff. Adored Papa of Stephen Cohen and Pernille Rorth, Lisa Cohen, Sharon Cohen and Eric Barker, Ellin Bessner and John Friedlan, Brenda and Kenny Adessky. He had seven precious great-grandchildren whom he treasured and who treasured him: Gillian, Jacob, Alizah, Avery, Alexander, Noah, and Evan. At Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1700 Bathurst Street, for service on Tuesday, February 13th at 12:00 p.m. Interment Ottawa Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank Street, Agudath Israel Section, in Ottawa on Wednesday, February 14th at 12:00 p.m. Shiva Wednesday and Thursday at the Minto Place Hotel, 433 Laurier Avenue, Ottawa and from Saturday night in Montreal at Lois' home. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Camp Ramah Canada, 416-789-2193 or Jewish National Fund of Canada, 416-638-7200.
Notes
Duration: 53 minutes
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Hon. Mr. Abraham Lieff celebrating 100 years.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106836
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 CD-ROM : col.
Fonds No.
I0099
Date
2003
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 CD-ROM : col.
Date
2003
Publication
Photographer Vince Talotta of the Toronto Star gave this CD to Judge Leiff as a birthday present.
Fonds No.
I0099
Storage Location
Multimedia Box 1
Notes
CD-ROM containing 79 images from Abe Lieff's 100th Birthday Party. Location: Multi Media Box 1; He is presented with a birthday cake, photographed with two different portraits and celebrating with friends, relatives and colleagues.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Honourable Judge Abraham Lieff.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105399
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
I0099; OJA 1-898
Date
[ca. 1960]
Collection
Honourable Abraham H. Lieff fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
[ca. 1960]
Fonds No.
I0099
Item No.
OJA 1-898
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Ellenberg & Family in Ottawa

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105495
Collection
Ben Karp fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
I0029; OJA 1-299
Date
[194-?]
Collection
Ben Karp fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
[194-?]
Fonds No.
I0029
Item No.
OJA 1-299
Acquisition Source
Ellen Karp
Notes
Etta (Shulman) Karp was the donor of this photograph and her husband was Ben Karp.
Daughter-in-law of Marion Ellenberg (4th from the right) says the date is more likely 1928-29
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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