Chevra Kedusha (Boston, Mass.) Records

Collection

Identifier: I-185

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains two versions of the constitution of the Chevra as well as the minutes (1892-1904, 1911-1974), financial records (1898-1901, 1933-1968), and a ledger recording payments of individual members (1894-1931). Also included are copies of newsletters, program invitations, and other material relating to the Chevra's activities. Of interest in the minutes is mention of the Chebra Sons of Jacob in 1893-1895, a South End Hebrew Free School in 1896, and a note of an Association of Jewish Organizations of Massachusetts, which attempted to counteract the immigration bill of 1924.

Dates

undated, 1856-1981

Language of Materials

The collection is in English and German

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.

Historical Note

References

Material from the collection.
"The Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston." Accessed January 11, 2017. http://www.hevrakadisha.org/

Chronology

March 26, 1856
: Chevra Kedusha is founded in Boston.
1857
: Chevra Kedusha is chartered in Boston.
1866
: The Articles of Association for Chevra Kedusha are printed.
1898
: Chevra Kedusha aqcuires cemetary land in Winchester, Massachusetts and Woburn, Massachusetts.

Extent

1.5 linear feet (3 manuscript boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Chevra Kadusha of Boston is an independent, non-denominational organization of individuals, synagogues, universities and other Jewish institutions committed to making the full range of burial rituals accessible and available to the entire Jewish community. It was organized and instituted in 1856. The collection contains two versions of the constitution of Chevra Kedusha as well as the board minutes (1892-1904, 1911-1974), financial records (1933-1968), and a ledger recording payments of individual members (1894-1931).