Unknown

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn112049
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
91 photographic negative strips
Fonds No.
40017; 01; 4-017-01-01
Date
1990s?
Scope and Content
Series consists of 91 colour photographic negative strips
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
91 photographic negative strips
Scope and Content
Series consists of 91 colour photographic negative strips
Date
1990s?
Fonds No.
40017
Series No.
01
Item No.
4-017-01-01
Storage Location
research room
Notes
Original envelope labelled "Jewish community centre of Ottawa fonds."
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail

Soloway JCC in the Ages Family Building Grand Opening

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn112056
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
67 photographic negative strips
Fonds No.
40017; 2; 4-017-02-01
Scope and Content
Series consists of 67 colout photographic negative strips
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
67 photographic negative strips
Scope and Content
Series consists of 67 colout photographic negative strips
Fonds No.
40017
Series No.
2
Item No.
4-017-02-01
Storage Location
research room
Creator
unknown
Notes
Original envelope labelled "Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa Fonds."
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail

Unknown

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn112071
Collection
Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 photographic negative strip
Fonds No.
40054; 03; 4-054-03-01
Scope and Content
1 colour photographic film negative strip
Collection
Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 photographic negative strip
Scope and Content
1 colour photographic film negative strip
Fonds No.
40054
Series No.
03
Item No.
4-054-03-01
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail

Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds = Chapel Street Jewish Community Centre

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101330
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds = Chapel Street Jewish Community Centre
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
2.4 metres of records, photographs
Fonds No.
O0017
Date
1937, 1943-1997
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of series of minutes and supporting documentation of the executive and committees - 1943-1981; correspondence 1937, 1946-1974; programs and activities - 1951-1996; and administration - 1943-1981; BOX 1 - Minutes Series A bound book of Meeting Minutes from the Board of Directors. C…
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds = Chapel Street Jewish Community Centre
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
2.4 metres of records, photographs
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of series of minutes and supporting documentation of the executive and committees - 1943-1981; correspondence 1937, 1946-1974; programs and activities - 1951-1996; and administration - 1943-1981; BOX 1 - Minutes Series A bound book of Meeting Minutes from the Board of Directors. Contains by-laws and by-law amendments, Board of Directors lists, synagogue attendance records, agendas, finances, meeting minutes, expenditures and reports to the board by Larry Szpirglas (Executive Director) - 1949-1963, 1971-1976 (with gaps), 1978 - 1981, 1990-1992 (with gaps); BOX 2 - Minutes Series Bound Book of Minutes of the Committees of the Synagogues. Contains Executive Committee - 1961-1963, Officers - 1951-1964, House Committee - 1952, Talmud Torah Cafeteria, 1961, Publicity Committee - 1952, Insurance Committee, 1954-1961, Planning Committee - 1953-1960, Health and Physical Education Committee - 1959-1961, Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa: Daily Diary - 1951, Guiding principles for religious officials for the new Beth Shalom Synagogue (formerly Adath Jeshurun and Agudath Achim) - 1956; List of Contributions - 1951; Statement of Receipts and Disbursements - 1962; 1964; BOX 3 - Administration & Program Series [Partially Restricted] Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa Newsletter - 1960-1974; Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa Camp Newsletter - 1964; Harry Sigler Correspondence - 1937; Jewish Community Centre 30th Anniversary Book - 1981; Staffing: Job Applications - 1972-1976; [Restricted] Staffing: Salaries - 1960, 1974 (some dates unknown); [Restricted] Workmen's Compensation Board - 1961-1977 (with gaps); [Restricted] JCC Feasibility Study - 1995, 1996; Legal Documents: Photocopies of documents pertaining to the creation of the JCC - 1945; Legal Documents: Contains the agenda of the meeting between Adath Jeshurun and Agudath Achim for the approval of the merger of the two synagogues - 1956, a draft of the constitution and by-laws for the new congregation formed by the merger of Adath Jeshurun and Agudath Achim (later Beth Shalom) - 1956, A copy of a legal agreement between the Chapel St. JCC and Congregation Beth Shalom - 1977; Legal Documents: Bank Signing Authorities- 1943-1961; Legal Documents: By-laws - 1945-1980; Legal Documents: Property Leases and Notices - 1955-1970; Legal Documents: Contracts Beth Shalom - 1961, 1968; Legal Documents: Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements - 1961; Insurance: Committee - 1954-1961; Insurance: Policies - 1949-1963; Anniversaries: Cornerstone Ceremony - 1950; Anniversaries: Opening - 1951; Chailights - 1999; Two JCC Guest Books - 1952-1968, 1960-1966; JCC Schedule and Promotional Booklet - 1967/1968; Miscellaneous Programs - 1965; BOX 4 - To be sorted and integrated. BOX 5 - To be sorted and integrated. BOX 6 - To be sorted and integrated. BOX 7 - To be sorted and integrated. BOX 8 - A large box of photographs. They need to be sorted and logged into the database. BOX 9 - To be sorted and integrated. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a more detailed list of the items above. 1. Minutes Series Series consist of minutes, agendas of meetings, notices of meetings, reports of Community Centre Committee of the Vaad Ha'Ir 1943-1949; Board of Directors of the synagogue and Jewish Community Centre 1949-1963, 1971-1976 (with gaps), 1978-1981, 1990-1992 (with gaps); Officers 1949-1958, 1973-1974; Annual meeting of the contributors 1945-1980, 1993-1994; Legal committee of proposed community centre and synagogue 1943; Landsite committee 1945-1946; Planning committee 1946, 1953-1961); Building committee 1947; Budget committee 1947, 1956; House committee 1951-1976; Amalgamation and relationship committee 1953-1956; Meeting of representatives of all women's organizations 1953; Executive committee 1961-1963; Nominating committee 1957, 1961, 1971; Special committee on land disposition 1958; Special committee on redecorating the main auditorium 1965; Ad hoc committee on reconstituting the board of directors 1971; Works committee 1974; Community Centre Committee of the Vaad Ha'Ir - 1943-1949: Contains minutes of the first organization committee on February 14, 1943 for the building of the centre with Alex Betcherman as chairman, Martin K. Levinson as secretary; subsequent committee meetings and minutes of the first annual meeting called general meeting of the contributors - 1944; Handwritten minutes, (1955 - 1964) overlap with the typed Board minutes of the period. Name changed in 1960 the Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa. Annual meeting of the contributors - 1945-1980, 1993-1994 - 3 folders, one bound book. Contains minutes, notices of meetings, committee reports, agendas. Legal Committee of proposed community centre and synagogue. - 1943. - 1 page. Contains minutes of a Nov. 23, 1943 meeting. Landsite Committee - 1945-1946 - 1 folder Contains minutes of meetings to select a location for the community centre. Planning Committee. - 1946, 1953 - 1961. - 2 folders, 1 bound book Contains minutes, notices of meetings, agendas, correspondence and reports of the Planning Committee and minutes of the sub-committees of athletic, synagogue and educational. Related material of correspondence for the 1946 period located in Correspondence series, Hy Hochberg and Synagogue - Gymnasium Wing. Moses Loeb, Chairman of first planning committee, 1946. Building Committee. - 1947. - 4 p. Contains minutes of meetings, March 5 and 17, 1947 where the process of selecting an architect and determining terms with the National Jewish Welfare Board, Building Service Bureau were discussed. Budget Committee. - 1947. 1956. - 1 folder Contains notices of meetings and minutes. House committee. - 1951 - 1976. - 1 folder Contains minutes, notices of meetings, report of the committee on air-conditioning, 1962 and insurance report, 1976. Related material in Administration series. Catering. Amalgamation and Relationship Committee. - 1953 - 1956. - Contains minutes, notices of meetings and correspondence of the committee, and sub-committees of Stained Glass, Constitution Seat Allocations regarding the amalgamation of congregations Adath Jeshurun and Agudath Achim into congregation Beth Shalom. Meeting of Representatives of all Women's Organizations. - 1953. - 2 p. Contains minutes of February. 24, 1953 meeting of representatives of all women's organizations for the purpose of discussing the formation of a Ladies Auxiliary. Executive Committee. - 1961 - 1963. - 1 folder Contains minutes, notices of meetings and agendas. Nominating Committee. - 1957, 1961, 1971. - 1 folder Contains a ballot for the election of Board of Governors, correspondence and minutes. Special committee on land disposition. - 1958. - 2 pages. Contains minutes of a meeting about property on Rideau Street adjacent to the JCC> Related material in Administration series. Legal. Special Committee on Redecorating the Main Auditorium. - 1965. - 3 p. Contains a report on refurbishing the auditorium. Ad Hoc Committee on Reconstituting the Board of Directors. - 1971. - 5 p. Contains a summary of proceeding of a December. 12, 1971 meeting. Works Committee. - 1974. - 5 p. Contains minutes of July 29 and August 7, 1974 meetings and an agenda for August 7. 2. Correspondence Series. -1937, 1946 - 1974. - Series consists of Harry Sigler correspondence, 1937; Martin K. Levinson correspondence, 1940; Hy Hochberg, Executive Director, correspondence about all aspects of JCC activities, (1946 - 1976); Adult activities correspondence, (1975 - 1979); President's correspondence, (1976 - 1979); Synagogue - gymnasium wing correspondence, (1952 - 1960); Samuel I. Weschler correspondence, 1952; Building repairs and maintenance, (1957 - 1976); Financial correspondence, 1957 - 1968); Furnishings, 1959- 1969); Heating, (1959 - 1974); Additions to Jewish Community Centre, (1960 - 1962); B'nai B'rith Ottawa, (1961 - 1971); Hamilton Jewish Community Centre, (1964 - 1976); Pool accident, 1964; Expo '67; Gym equipment, (1967 - 1974) Material in original order, with minor exceptions. Harry Sigler correspondence. - 1937. - 2 p. Contains two letters about community centres in Toronto and Calgary. Martin K. Levinson correspondence. - 1940. - 7 p. Contains correspondence with architects and financial institutions. Hy Hochberg correspondence. - 1946 - 1976. - 2 boxes. Contains the Executive Director's correspondence. Subjects include: Construction of the JCC building, (1946 - 1951) Hazelgrove & Lithwick, architects Merger of Congregations Agudath Achim and Adath Jeshurun to form Congregation Beth Shalom, (1953)b Administration Early JCC programs, Redecoration, (1960), Auditorium renovations, (1965 - 1967), Membership, Music Committee, (1970 - 1974) Related Executive Director correspondence in Jerry Melman and Larry Szpirglas correspondence. Synagogue - Gymnasium Wing correspondence. - 1952. - 1960. - 1 box. Contains correspondence between Hy Hochberg and the Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa Planning Committee and other committees; Mr. Leon E. Spector, Director of the Building Bureau of the National Jewish Welfare Board, New York; other community centres; Hazelgrove & Lithwick, architects during the planning period and construction of the extension to the JCC, 151 Chapel Street. Related material in Minutes series. Planning Committee. Samuel I. Weschler correspondence. - 1952. - 1 folder Contains correspondence between Director of Activities and the Government of Canada to determine names of civil servants of Jewish faith. Building repairs and maintenance correspondence. - 1957 - 1976. - 4 folders. Contains Hy Hochberg correspondence with goods and services suppliers for the JCC and some correspondence with Hazelgrove, Lithwick & Lambert, architects. Financial correspondence, - 1957 - 1968. - 1 folder Contains correspondence about 1957 Building Fund Campaign, Ottawa Talmud Torah, West End Branch, (1961, 1968); JCC overdrafts, (1961, 1969); Tel Aviv Tennis Club, (1961). Furnishings. - 1959 - 1969. - Contains Hy Hochberg correspondence with suppliers of furnishings and manufacturers' brochures. Heating correspondence. - 1959 - 1974. - 1 folder. Contains correspondence with furnace installers and fuel suppliers. Additions to Jewish Community Centre. - 1960 - 1962. - 2 folders. Contains correspondence between Hy Hochberg and architects, Hazelgrove, Lithwick & Lambert concerning improvements to the gymnasium and other areas of the JCC. B'nai B'rith Ottawa. - 1961 - 1971. - 5 folders Contains notices of Lodge functions held at JCC, Lodge correspondence, notices and minutes for arranging blood donor clinics; an overview of B'nai B'rith summer camp, begun in 1935 and Lodge history started in Ottawa in 1921; correspondence and notices from B'nai B'rith Women Parliament Chapter, B'nai B'rith Women #421 and B'nai B'rith Co-coordinating Council of Ottawa. Hamilton Jewish Community Centre. - 1964 - 1976. - 1 folder Contains Hy Hochberg correspondence. Pool accident. - 1964. - 1 folder Contains correspondence, Hy Hochberg report and newspaper clippings about an accidental drowning in the outdoor swimming pool, June, (1964). Expo 67. - 1966 - 1967. - 1 folder Contains a press release, newspaper clippings and program at the Pavilion of Judaism at Expo '67, Montreal. Gym equipment. - 1967 - 1974. - 1 folder Contains Hy Hochberg correspondence with suppliers of sports equipment. Adult Activities correspondence. - 1975 - 1979. - 2 folders. Contains correspondence of Co-coordinators of Adult Jewish Education, Joe Peimer, Howard L. Ross and Bernie Faber. Presidents' correspondence. - 1976 - 1979. - 1 folder. Contains correspondence of Irving Rivers, (1976 - 1977); Stephen Victor, (1977 - 1979). Jerry Melman correspondence. - 1976 - 1978. - 1 folder. Contains correspondence of Executive Director. Larry Szpirglas correspondence. - 1978 - 1981. - 1 folder. Contains correspondence of Executive Director. 3. Programs and Activities Series: Programs and activities series consists of newsletters, bulletins, notices, advertisements, tickets, brochures, programs, correspondence, minutes, posters, photographs of Program schedules, (1951 - 1996); Membership, (1960 - 1979); Young adults, (1947, 1951 - 1968); Adult Institute of Jewish Studies, (1947 - 1977, 1990); Summer day camp, (1951 - 1995); Club 21, (1952 - 1953); Jewish University Club, (1953); Canadian Maccabiah games, (1953, 1973 - 1981); Library committee, (1955 - 1970); Softball and basketball, (1957 - 1966); Choral group and symphony orchestra, (1956, 1962 - 1975); Music Committee, (1973, 1969 - 1974); Israeli folk dancing, (1970 - 1976); Jewish music festival, (1989); JCC concert band and Israella Singers, (1993); The make believe ballroom, (1994); Hebrew classes, (1958 - 1973); Health club, (1960 - 1974); Yiddish theatre, (1963 - 1975); Jewish Community Centre theatre guild, (1970 - 1973); JCC theatre works plays, (1988 - 1996); Health and physical education department, (1964 - 1976); Women's fitness, 1966 - 1978); Fireside chats, (1967); Chanukah gift and book fair, (1969 - 1975); Arts alive, (1979 - 1993); Family life education, (1970 - 1973); Single parent group, (1976); Israel independence day (Yom Ha'Atzmaut), (1987 - 199 ). Program schedules. - 1951 - 1996. - 3 folders. Contains outlines of activities and programs for juniors, teens and adults. Annual accruals. Membership. - 1960 - 1979. - 5 folders. Contains membership statistics and fees, (1960 - 1975); membership lists, (1960 - 1976); membership policy, (1979); membership campaign, (1978 - 1979). Youth Population Study. - 1962. - 1 box A family census of the Ottawa Jewish community, each card listing family names, birth dates of children, address, phone number, synagogue. Located in vault with artifacts. Young adults. - 1947, 1951 - 1968. - Contains Youth Council Newsletter, (1951 - 1952); Young Adult Club Newsletter, (1956 - 1957), Centre Youth Reporter, (1957 - 1958); correspondence, minutes, notices of meetings and reports, (1947, 1951 - 1968); receipts and expenditures, (1951 - 1956). Adult Institute of Jewish Studies. - 1947 - 1977, 1990. - 8 folders. Contains background paper on the Institute, Oct. 17, 1968 by Hy Hochberg; United Synagogues Activities Program, Vaad Ha'Ir Ottawa, (1954 - 1955); minutes, (1951, 1962 - 1976); invitations, schedules, advertisements, (1947, 1952 - 1953; 1956 - 1977, 1990); registrations, (1971 - 1972); Certificate in Jewish Studies, Carleton University course outlines, (1975 - 1979), registrations, 1975; financial expenditures and income, (1968 - 1975); correspondence, (1954 - 1971) . Name changed. Institute of Continuing Jewish Education name in use, 1990. Summer Day Camp. - 1951. - 1995. - 2 folders Contains Camp Adventure Memory Book, 1951, statements of expenses and income, (1951 - 1969); newspaper article, 1953; correspondence, brochures, day-camp staff list, 1967 camp committee. Club 21. - 1952 - 1953. - 1 folder Contains activities, timetables, advertisements and bulletins for young people about 21 years of age. Jewish University Club. - 1953. - 1 folder. Contains newsletter, v. ll. no. 1 written by Rabbi Simon L. Eckstein and a paper on religious comparisons by Dr. Trude Weiss Rosmarin. Jewish University Club founded in 1952 to unite all Jewish young men and women attending local colourless and universities into a social and cultural club. Canadian Maccabiah Committee. - 1953, 1973 - 1981. - 1 folder. Contains correspondence, national trials list of events and competitors, Maccabi World News, Tel Aviv, (1953); outline of Canadian Maccabiah Games, (1981). Library Committee. - 1955 - 1970. - 4 folders. Contains agendas and minutes of meetings; letters of congratulations on births and Bar-Mitzvahs, (1962 - 1966); invitation to the official opening of the library, April 17, 1955; other invitations, programs and blank book subscription forms; proposal for the Jewish Literary Society of Ottawa by Sharon Drache, 1985; accession book, (1954- 1971). Softball and basketball. - 1957 - 1966. - 1 folder Contains schedules, Jewish Boys Softball League annual banquet booklet, 1958, Jewish Community Centre sports league handbook, memos, list of 1965 basketball team members. Choral Group and Symphony Orchestra. - 1956, 1962 - 1975. - 1 folder. Contains program tickets, advertisements, contracts, memos, music, newspaper articles for both choral and symphony performances held at the Jewish Community Centre. Related correspondence material in Correspondence series. Hy Hochberg correspondence. Music Committee. - 1963, 1969 - 1974. - 1 folder. Contains minutes, (1969 - 1974); analysis of costs, (1969 - 1972); and membership lists. Israeli Folk Dancing. - 1970 - 1976. - 3 folders. Contains correspondence, lists of registrants to a dance workshop; syllabuses, advertisements and registration forms. Related material in Ami Hai Israeli Dance Company fonds. Jewish music festival. - 1989. - 1 poster. Contains advertising for the first annual Jewish music festival, February. 18 & 19, 1989. Located in poster collection. JCC concert band and Israella Singers. - 1993. - 1 folder. Contains program of Nov. 21, 1993 performance. The make believe ballroom. - 1994. - 1 poster. Contains advertising for dance, proceeds to aid JCC Day Camp scholarship fund. Located in poster collection. Hebrew classes. - 1958 - 1973. - 1 folder Contains course outline, 1958 and class photographs by Newton, correspondence, statement of revenue and expenditures, (1967 - 1968). Health Club. - 1960, 1966 - 1974. - 2 folders Contains correspondence; Health Club News Bulletins, (1966- 1967); report on physical education program of the Jewish Community Centre by Canadian Council of YMHA's and Jewish Community Centres, 1970; programs of events, report on Shape Up for Spring, 1972; minutes of Health Club Committee, (1960 - 1974). Yiddish Theatre. - 1963 - 1975. - 1 folder Contains programs, tickets, clippings about performance by the Fardband Yiddish Theatre, New York and Graduates Society, Jewish People's Schools, Montreal. Jewish Community Centre Theatre Guild. - 1970 - 1973. - 1 folder Contains tickets, programs, newspaper clippings, press releases, revenue and expenditures of the Guild and lease forms with the Ottawa Board of Education. JCC Theatre works plays. - 1988 - 1996. - 1 folder. Theatre programs of plays produced by Jewish teens of Ottawa and poster of Peter Pan, 1995. Poster located in poster collection. Health and Physical Education Department. - 1964 - 1976. - 1 folder Contains correspondence, memoranda, guidelines for facilities, minutes. Women's Fitness. - 1966 - 1978. - 1 folder Contains correspondence, income and expenditures, exercise guidelines, schedules of events. Fireside Chats - Young Adults. - 1967 - 2 pages. Item is a memo from Program Director, Edward Rosenthal to Ottawa rabbis about a series of lectures for young adults. Chanukah Gift and Book Fair. - [1969] - 1975. - 1 folder. Contains reports, financial material, advertisements and programs, minutes of the Book Fair Committee. By 1975 the name changed to the Jewish Book Fair & Exhibit. Related material in Arts Alive. Arts Alive. - 1979 - 1993. - 1 folder. Contains detailed programs of the cultural fair; photographs, B&W and colour, (1987 - 1993) posters, (1979 - 1987). By 1979, the Jewish Book Fair & Exhibit expanded to become Arts Alive. Photographs located Posters located in Poster collection. Family Life education. - 1970 - 1973. - 1 folder Contains correspondence, budget, minutes, advertisements, reports for conference, The Jewish family - options for survival and fulfillment, Oct. 4, 1970, Ottawa; the outlook for the survival of the Jewish family by David Weiss, 1970; correspondence, schedules for meeting Planning and preparing for the later years, 1970. Single Parent Group. - 1976. - 1 folder Contains list of names, report on program, basis philosophy and potential of program, and a general notice letter. Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha'Atzmaut). - 1987 - 199? . - 1 folder. Contains programs, agendas and invitations to mark in Ottawa the anniversary of Israel's independence. Related material of posters, (1984 - 1986) located in Poster collection. Related earlier material in Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir fonds, Ad Hoc Committees series. 4. Administration series. - Consists of sub-series of Financial material, (1943 - 1980); Campaigns, (1944 - 1974); Legal, (1945 - 1974); Insurance, (1949 - 1978); Plans, (1949 - 1974); Anniversaries, (1950 - 1981); Catering, (1951 - 1974); Visitors books, (1952 - 1968); History, (1955 - 1984); Jewish Community Centre Newsletter, ( 1960 - 1974); Staffing, (1959 - 1961); Press releases, (1961 - 1974); Workmen;s Compensation Board, (1961 - 1977); Forms; 30th Anniversary, (1981). Financial material. - 1943 - 1980. - 8 folders. Contains financial statements, (1947 - 1979); working sheets for financial statement preparation, (1943 - 1961); budgets, (1953 - 1981); financial analysis, (1949 - 1967); correspondence, (1976 - 1980). Campaigns. - 1944 - 1974. - 9 folders Contains Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir Community Centre and Synagogue Committee Annual Report for the year ending Nov. 29, 1944; campaign correspondence, (1946 - 1963); Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa progress report: 1953 building fund campaign / Hy Hochberg (1953); campaign committee agendas, minutes, invitations, (1957 - 1963); lists of paid and unpaid pledges, (1943 - 1964); proposed listing for contributors tablet, (1972); Tel Aviv Tennis Club donation to gymnasium, 1960 and Jess Abelson's memories of the tennis club. Legal. - 1945 - 1974. - 7 folders Contains by-laws ([1945] - 1974); Centre construction contract, 1949; construction contracts with Doran Construction Co. Ltd., (1955); James More & Sons Ltd., (1959); and notices of work order changes with architects, Hazelgrove & Lithwick; service and repair contracts; Centre and Beth Shalom agreement (photocopy), 1961; bank signing authorities, (1943 - 1961); property leases and notices, Chapel and Friel streets; petition, 1974; real estate purchase and sale agreements. Insurance. - 1949 - 1978. - 5 folders. Contains minutes, notices and agendas of meetings, (1954 - 1961); policies, (1949 - 1969); policies, correspondence, analysis of coverage, (1970 - 1978). Plans. - 1949 - 1974. - various scales. Contains drawings for construction and renovations of JCC, 151 Chapel Street: Floor plans, 4 levels / National Jewish Welfare Board, New York, Oct., 1947 Floor plans, 4 levels / Hazelgrove & Lithwick; Abra, Balharrie & Shore, Sept., 1949. Revised layout of offices showing new vault / Hazelgrove & Lithwick, Nov., 1949. Detail of oil storage tank / Hazelgrove & Lithwick, February 1950. Building fund plaque / Hazelgrove & Lithwick, 1952. Congregation Beth Shalom lettering, proposed parking lot layout, sketch of building and school addition / Hazelgrove & Lithwick, 1955. Pulpit and railing details / Hazelgrove, Lithwick and Lambert, August. 1956. Additions/Hazelgrove, Lithwick & Lambert, 1960. Alterations to auditorium air conditioning system / Hazelgrove, Lithwick & Lambert, 1965. Auditorium renovation: preliminary plan / Lithwick, Lambert & Sim. 1965. Auditorium renovation: elevation detail / Lithwick, Lambert & Sim, December 1965 (2 copies, one officially accepted). Kitchen renovation / National Restaurant Equipment, August. 1974. Located with material rolled in tubes. Anniversaries. - 1950 - 1952; 1968, 1981. - 4 folders. Contains invitation, press release and newspaper clipping about JCC cornerstone ceremony, 1950; newspaper clipping of JCC opening, 1951; room dedications, (1952, 1968). Catering. - 1951 - 1974. - 4 folders. Contains correspondence, (1951 - 1974); prayers; schedules of rental rates; booking forms for facilities and services, (1957 - 1962). Visitors Books. - 1952 - 1968. - 2 items. Items are visitors books of people visiting the JCC. History. - 1955 - 1984. - 1 folder. Contains the Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa: its historical background and plans for the future/ Hy Hochberg, 1955; points for address by Mr. Alex Betcherman, 1965; Board resolution, 1974; goals and objectives, (1980 - 1984); Talmud Torah overview, (1958). Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa Newsletter. - 1960 - 1974. - 1 folder. Consists of newsletters published irregularly. 1974 newsletter entitled Jewish Community News. Staffing. - 1959 - 1981. - 9 folders. Contains minutes, agendas of staff meetings with Hy Hochberg, executive director, (1960 - 1961, 1971 - 1975); staff memos and holiday arrangements, (1959 - 1975); classification plan for full time professional positions, (1977); salary scales; job applications, (1963 - 1976); staff resignations, (1978 - 1981); code of personnel policies and practices, approved by Board of Directors, 1978; staff names and positions, (1979). Salary scales and job applications are restricted. Press releases. - 1961 - 1974. - 1 folder. Contains press releases, list of Ottawa news media and correspondence. Workmen's Compensation Board. - 1961 - 1977. - 1 folder. Contains employer's statement of wages paid and JCC accident reports to the Board. Forms. - 196? 1 folder. Contains blank forms used for JCC membership, programs and attendance statistics. 30th anniversary. - 1981. - 1 folder Contains Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa 30th anniversary 1951 - 1981 / Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa. - 1981. - 148 p. and unedited text for years of achievement in brief. Jewish Community Centre Presidents: Founders were Simon Ritt, Morris Zagerman, Alex Betcherman 1943 - 1949 1949-1961 B. M. Alexandor 1961-1974 Hy Soloway 1974-1976 Nathan Schecter 1976-1978 Irving Rivers 1978 -1980 Stephen Victor 1980-1981 - Sol Ross 1981-1983- Norman Slover 1983-1985- A.J. Freiman 1985-1987- William Shenkman 1987-1989 - Stanley Levine 1989-1991 - Ralph Kassie 1991-1993 - Lawrence Greenspon 1993-1995 - Carol Kassie 1995-1997 - Ron Prehogan 1997-1999 - Jeff Gould 2000 - Ian M. Sherman
Date
1937, 1943-1997
Fonds No.
O0017
Storage Location
vault
History / Biographical
The Centre commenced as the Community Centre Committee of the Vaad Ha'Ir in 1943 with the purpose "that this committee ask their respective congregations to adopt a resolution that they are in agreement in principle to erect and support a Community Centre which will house a synagogue, Talmud Torah, assembly hall, social and athletic centre". The committee was replaced by the Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa (JCC) in 1945. In 1960, the name changed to the Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa, but is in more recent times referred to as the Chapel Street JCC. A community centre was constructed at 151 Chapel Street and opened in 1951. Beth Shalom synagogue, Talmud Torah and a gymnasium were additions. The centre was built in three stages and was fully completed in 1960. Co-founders of the centre were Alex Betcherman, Simon J. Ritt and Morris Zagerman. Martin K. Levinson, L. Petegorsky, Tom Sachs, Sam Lepofsky, Michael Greenberg and L. S. Greenberg were active committee members. Mr. Bernard Alexandor was the first President from 1949-1961, followed by Hy Soloway from 1961-1974. Dr. Nathan Schecter became the first president within the two year tenure. Hy Hochberg was appointed the first executive director in 1950 and continued until 1976 when the executive staff functions of the centre were separated from the Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir. Jerry Melman was appointed the first executive director in 1976. The centre's mandate is to provide a meeting place for organizations and to enhance Jewish community life through social, cultural and recreational programming. Previous to the construction of the Chapel Street JCC, events were held in a synagogue social area or the Talmud Torah building located at 171 George Street.
Notes
1. As of September, 2014, the first three boxes of this collection have been well sorted and logged into the database. The last six boxes are within the vault but still need to be sorted and integrated.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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The Yiddish Club

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101370
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds = Chapel Street Jewish Community Centre
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 file
Fonds No.
O0017
Date
1971
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of 1971 minutes and transcription into English.
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds = Chapel Street Jewish Community Centre
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of 1971 minutes and transcription into English.
Date
1971
Fonds No.
O0017
History / Biographical
The Yiddish Club was composed of a small group of people who met regularly in the Jewish Community Centre, 151 Chapel Street, Ottawa between January and June of 1971. The purpose was to maintain an interest and facility in Yiddish. Bertha (Byrtha) Leckie both chaired the meetings and recorded the minutes in Yiddish.
Notes
1. Translated by Mrs. Miriam Paghis, August, 2007.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Less detail

Meeting at the Jewish Community Centre, 151 Chapel Street, Ottawa.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105116
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 1-444
Date
ca. 1960
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
ca. 1960
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 1-444
Creator
Newton Associates
Physical Condition
Slight creases and small scratches on photograph
Notes
L-R: Rabbi Samuel Bernstein, Paul Martin, Bertram Loeb, Hyman Gould, Rabbi Simon Eckstein.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Less detail

The construction of the Jewish Community Centre on 151 Chapel Street in Ottawa.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105701
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 12-053
Date
Summer 1959
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
Summer 1959
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 12-053
Notes
To the left is the Talmud Torah building.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Less detail

Construction of the Jewish Community Centre on 151 Chapel Street in Ottawa

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105406
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 12-054
Date
July 21, 1959
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
July 21, 1959
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 12-054
Creator
Rapid Grip and Batten Limited
Physical Condition
A few small creases on photograph
Notes
Stamp on reverse of photograph stating that Rapid Grip and Batten should be credited for this photograph.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Construction of the Jewish Community Centre on 151 Chapel Street in Ottawa

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105407
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 12-055
Date
September 14, 1959
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
September 14, 1959
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 12-055
Creator
Rapid Grip and Batten Limited
Physical Condition
Some discolouration at the bottom of the photograph
Notes
Stamp on reverse of photograph stating that Rapid Grip and Batten should be credited for this photograph.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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The first exhibition of art by Ottawa Jewish artists at the Jewish Community Centre in Ottawa.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105704
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-011
Date
1967
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
1967
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-011
Physical Condition
Faded with some creases on photograph
Notes
L-R: Harry Rosenberg, Roz Dreskin (Convenor), Morton Baslaw, Nathan Dreskin, Hy Hochberg, Bess Greenberg and others.
This event was sponsored by the Jewish Community Council of Ottawa in the Spring of 1967. In the adult lounge.
Archival / Genealogical
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Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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The first exhibition of art by Ottawa Jewish artists at the Jewish Community Centre in Ottawa. This event was sponsored by the Jewish Community Council of Ottawa.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105705
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
B&W; Glossy
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-012
Date
Spring 1967
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
B&W; Glossy
Date
Spring 1967
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-012
Creator
Apex Photos
Physical Condition
Some small creases and scratches on photograph
Notes
L-R: Convenor Roz Dreskin, Artist Wilma Pinkus pointing to her painting as Hy Hochberg, Executive Director looks on.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Opening of an art exhibit, includes: Dr. Nathan Schecter, Roz Dreskin, Lily Feig

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105409
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-013
Date
196-?
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
196-?
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-013
Creator
Apex Photos Ottawa
Notes
Nathan Schecter was president of the Jewish Community Centre from 1974 to 1976.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Art exhibition (woman in photograph is possibly artist Lillian Katznelson)

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105411
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-014
Date
196-?
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
196-?
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-014
Creator
Doug Gall, Apex Studios, Ottawa
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Art exhibition in the adult lounge of the Jewish Community Centre

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105410
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-015
Date
196-?
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
196-?
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-015
Creator
Doug Gall, Apex Studios
Notes
L-R: Mrs. Hyman Gould, Dr. Nathan Schecter, Mrs. Sari Green
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Orchestra at the Jewish Community Centre on 151 Chapel Street in Ottawa.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105425
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-056
Date
196-?
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
196-?
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-056
Physical Condition
Small rip on photograph
Notes
Included in this photograph are: Armand Weisbord, Mark Goldstein and Dr. David Malek.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre Choral Society Ottawa.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105426
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-057
Date
1954
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
1954
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-057
Creator
Marvin Flatt
Physical Condition
A few small creases on photograph
Notes
The choir sang as part of the building campaign.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Exhibition of fine crafts at the Jewish Community Centre on 151 Chapel Street in Ottawa.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105427
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 14-061
Date
February 23, 1967
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
February 23, 1967
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 14-061
Notes
Roz Dreskin and Ms. Peleg are in this photograph, the other women are unknown.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Rabbi Benjamin Friedberg and Cantor David Aptowitzer at a checkpoint during the Jewish Community Centre Walkathon checking with Mrs. Eileen Goldberg.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105713
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 15-018
Date
Spring 1971
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
Spring 1971
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 15-018
Physical Condition
Somewhat faded
Notes
Taken in Ottawa.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Walkathon organized by the Jewish Community Centre, outside of Agudath Israel Synagogue.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105710
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 15-023
Date
ca. 1970
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
ca. 1970
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 15-023
Notes
Includes Percy Levine (first jogger on left) and Morton Taller on the right with a white stripe on arm.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Dedication and official opening of the library of the Jewish Community Centre.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102876
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Fonds No.
O0017; OJA 19-001
Date
April 17, 1955
Collection
Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Date
April 17, 1955
Fonds No.
O0017
Item No.
OJA 19-001
Storage Location
vault
Creator
Marvin Flatt
Notes
L-R: Rabbi Boruch Kravetz, Mordecai Kessler, Marion (Mrs Hyman) Bessin, Mildred (Mrs. Morris) Zagerman, Bernard Alexandor at the podium, rabbi Simon L. Ekstein, Morris Zagerman, Rabbi S.M. Burstein, Lillian (Mrs. Hyman) Gould, and Hyman Gould.
Subjects
Library
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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