Lexington (Mass.) Leisure Group Records
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the Lexington Jewish Leisure Group’s correspondence, bulletins, memoranda, releases, budgets, receipts, meeting minutes, news clippings, prayers and a resource kit from 1972 to 1990.
Dates
- undated, 1972-1990
Creator
- Lexington Leisure Group (Lexington, Mass.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
The collection is in Englisha and Hebrew.
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
The Lexington Jewish Leisure Group was formed in 1972 by members of Lexington's Temple Emunah and Temple Isaiah to serve as a social group for older and retired Jewish people. After the Group affiliated with the Golden Age Council, a service of the Associated Jewish Community Centers, in 1972, it would also hold meetings at Belmont's Temple Beth-El. The Leisure Group organized outings and activities for the Jewish senior citizens of the area.
Chronology
- 1972
- Jewish Leisure Group formed
- 1973
- Leisure Group affiliates with the Golden Age Council
- 1974
- Ex-Group President Murray Ward dies
- 1974
- Rachel Kessler becomes President
- 1975
- Leisure Group affiliates with the Associated Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Extent
1.5 linear feet (1 document box, 1 half document box)
Abstract
The Lexington Jewish Leisure Group was formed in 1972 by members of Lexington’s Temple Emunah and Temple Isaiah to serve as a social group for older and retired Jewish people. After the Group affiliated with the Golden Age Council, a service of the Associated Jewish Community Centers, in 1972, it would also hold meetings at Belmont’s Temple Beth-El. The Leisure Group organized outings and activities for the Jewish senior citizens of the area.
Physical Location
Located in Boston, Mass.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Rachel Kessler in May 1996.
Processing Information
Processed by Margaret Whiteside, 2011
- Title
- Guide to the Lexington (Mass.) Leisure Group Records, I-334
- Author
- Processed by Margaret Whiteside
- Date
- 2011
- 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