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Morris Finkelstein and Temple Emanuel (Newton, Mass.) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-859

Scope and Content Note

This collection includes materials related to Morris Finkelstein’s tenure as president of the Temple Emanuel in Newton, Massachusetts. The papers consist primarily of Temple Emanuel correspondence and governance records such as annual and committee reports, financial statements, and membership lists, as well as speeches by Morris Finkelstein.

Dates

  • undated, 1961-1980

Creator

Language of Materials

The collection is in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Use Restrictions

There may be some restrictions on the use of this collection. For more information contact jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Biographical Note

Morris Finkelstein was president of Temple Emanuel Congregation in Newton, Massachusetts from 1972-1975. Founded in 1935, Temple Emanuel is a Conservative congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), and is located at 385 Ward St. in Newton Centre. Currently, the membership of over 1,100 families represents a diverse community of Jews from Newton and surrounding areas. The Congregation offers a broad spectrum of religious, cultural, social and educational activities. During Morris Finkelstein’s tenure he participated in such events as the Annual Sisterhood’s Donor Luncheon, Annual Report Meetings, and Semi-Annual Meetings of the Congregation where he gave speeches that are included in the collection.

References

  1. Materials from the collection.

Chronology

1935
Temple Emanuel is founded.
1972
Finkelstein becomes president of Temple Emanuel.
1975
Finkelstein steps down as as president.

Extent

0.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)

Abstract

Temple Emanuel Congregation was founded in Newton, Massachusetts in 1935. It is part of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), and has over 1,100 families in its congregation. Morris Finkelstein became president of the Congregation in 1972 and served until 1975. Main material types include correspondence, governance, membership lists and speeches.

Physical Location

Located in Boston, Mass.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Herbert Finkelstein in 1995.

Processing Information

Processed by Ashley Gaunt, 2008

Title
Guide to the Morris Finkelstein and Temple Emanuel (Newton, Mass.) Papers, P-859
Author
Processed by Ashley Gaunt
Date
2008
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository

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