Ben Karp fonds
- 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
Less detail
Teens dancing at the JCC including from
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-379
- Date
- March 1953
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- March 1953
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-379
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Doucette
- Notes
- L-R: Sandra Macy, Sam Litwack, Shelley Mayberger, Lou Honigman, Lou Sherman, Cyril Greenberg
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
Honourable Judge Abraham Lieff.
- 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]
Members of the Jewish Community Centre Seniors Rhythm Band at Lakeside Gardens.
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-102
- Date
- June 1969
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- June 1969
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-102
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- L-R: Mrs. J. Davis, Mr. J. Davis, Mr. Bordely, Mrs. Lipson, Mrs Stone, Mrs. Raiman, and Mrs. Dover.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
Participants of the Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa learn to ski program
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-103
- Date
- ca. 1970-1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- ca. 1970-1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-103
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Program took place on Sundays
- Photograph taken at Edelweiss ski hill, Quebec
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
Children with their parents at an event held at the Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-105
- Date
- ca. 1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- ca. 1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-105
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Photograph taken in the gymnasium of the Jewish Community Centre, 151 Chapel St, Ottawa
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
10 photographs of the Jewish Community Centre Day Camp
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs : col, b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-163
- Date
- 1978-1979
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs : col, b&w
- Date
- 1978-1979
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-163
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Photographs include: Counselors in training, pool, auditorium, Oneg Shabbat, Bernie Farber (camp director), flag pole
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
Participants of the West End Fitness class, a program of the Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa, enjoying a pool party at the home of S. Ages
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-088
- Date
- 1979-1980
Larry Szpirglas and Stephen Victor holding two JWB Communications Awards won by the Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa.
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-089
- Date
- 1979-1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1979-1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-089
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- The Communications Awards were for their outstanding accomplishments in the field of communications.
- The awards were for Best Program Brochure and Best Membership Flyer.
- Larry Szpirglas was Executive Director of the J.C.C. and Stephen Victor was President
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
4 photographs of the Jewish Students Union
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-116
- Date
- 1979-1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w
- Date
- 1979-1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-116
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Photographs consist of a JSU event held at the Jewish Community Centre
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
3 photographs of the Jewish Community Centre Sports Camp
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-160
- Date
- 1979
Founders and past presidents of the Ottawa Jewish Community Centre honoured at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Community Centre.
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-085
- Date
- October 9, 1979
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- October 9, 1979
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-085
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Quik Foto, Ottawa
- Notes
- L-R: Hy Hochberg (Executive Director, J.C.C. 1946-1976), Irving Rivers (Past President, 1976-1978) Bernard Alexander, Q.C. (Founding Co-Chairman and Past President, 1949-1961), Stephen Victor (President, J.C.C), Hy Soloway, Q.C. (Past President, 1961-1974), Dr. Nathan Schecter (Past President, 1974-1976) and Larry Szpirglas (Executive Director, J.C.C.).
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
30th Annual General Meeting of the Jewish Community Centre.
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-086-01
- Date
- October 9, 1979
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- October 9, 1979
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-086-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Quik Foto, Ottawa
- Notes
- J.C.C. President Stephen Victor is presenting Shirley Cohen and Herbert Zagerman a plaque for a citation of merit in honour of J.C.C. founder Morris Zagerman.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
30th Annual General Meeting of the Jewish Community Centre.
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-086-02
- Date
- October 9, 1979
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- October 9, 1979
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-086-02
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Quik Foto, Ottawa
- Notes
- J.C.C. President Stephen Victor presenting Joy Rosenstein and Lena Michelson a plaque for a citation of merit in honour of J.C.C. founder Alex Betcherman.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
Bernard Alexandor, founding president of the J.C.C., speaking at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Community Centre
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-086-03
- Date
- October 9, 1979
Spectators at a Jewish Men's Softball game
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-080
- Date
- 1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-080
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Linda Prussick
- Notes
- Phyllis Leith fourth from the right
- Softball games took place at Hampton Park, Ottawa
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
Irving Rivers, Chairman of the Jewish Community Centre - Beth Shalom Synagogue Bingo Committee, presents cheques to Stephen Victor and Dan Kimmel.
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-082
- Date
- 1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- 1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-082
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Stephen Victor was President of the J.C.C.
- Dan Kimmel was President of Beth Shalom Synagogue.
- The Centre and Synagogue each received $7.500 as their share of the Bingo proceeds.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
Children examining a miniature concentration camp at a Holocaust exhibit put on by the Jewish Community Centre Holocaust Committee
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-092-01
- Date
- April 13-17, 1980
National Capital Council of Jewish Youth.
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-095-01
- Date
- 1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- 1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-095-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Formerly named Teen Council.
- National Capital Council of Jewish Youth included representatives from all the youth groups and advisors of youth groups in the community
3.
4. Back Row
- L-R: Standing; Penny Torontow (Yonim Chapter, BBG), Valerie Eisen (Advisor, BBG), Ralph Kassie (Advisor, AZA), Judy Litwack (NCSY representative), Grant Smith (AZA representative), Laura Penso (USY representative), Joyce Markson (NCSY representative), Merle Ginsburg (Advisor, BBG), Cary Katz (NCSY coordinator) Seated; Allan Bronstein (DROR), Arnold Shinder (Interim Chairman, National Capital Council of Jewish Youth) Sharon Albert (Chai Chapter, BBG representative), Shelli Wittes (USY Advisor).
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail
National Capital Council of Jewish Youth representatives discussing programs for coming year
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0017; OJA 19-095-02
- Date
- 1980
- Collection
- Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds .
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- 1980
- Fonds No.
- O0017
- Item No.
- OJA 19-095-02
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Formerly named Teen Council.
- National Capital Council of Jewish Youth included representatives from all the youth groups and advisors of youth groups in the community
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail