Congregation Linath Hatzedek-Beth Israel (Chelsea, Mass.) Records
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains a ledger with minutes of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Congregation Linath Hatzedek-Beth Israel, a synagogue membership ledger, and miscellaneous event flyers and invitations in Hebrew or Yiddish. The minutes ledger is in English (from 1929-1931) and Hebrew or Yiddish (1931-1944), and also contains a news clipping about the founding of the Ladies Auxiliary with names of officers.
A note about both ledgers: Both ledgers are seriously damaged. The membership ledger is missing both covers and the spine, and possibly pages. The ledger with minutes is fragile, and there is a fine red dust residue from the disintegration of the spine and covers. Both items are restricted for use.
Dates
- undated, 1928-1953
Creator
- Congregation Linath Hatzedek-Beth Israel(Chelsea, Mass.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for researcher use with some restrictions due to the physical condition of records. 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
Congregation Linath Hatzedek-Beth Israel was located on Chestnut Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts (previously at 200 Second Street). Founded c. 1909 by Ukrainian immigrants from the Kamen Kashirsky region and the local carpenter's union, it was defunct by 1978. The synagogue's cemetery is located in Everett, Massachusetts.
References
- Materials from the collection.
- Sarna, Jonathan D. and Ellen Smith. The Jews of Boston. Boston: Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 1995
- "Synagogues of Chelsea." Chelsea's Synagogues. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr 2011. (http://www.olgp.net/chs/church/synagogue.htm).
Extent
0.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)
Abstract
Congregation Linath Hatzedek-Beth Israel was located on Chestnut Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts (previously at 200 Second Street). Founded c. 1909 by Ukrainian immigrants from the Kamen Kashirsky region and the local carpenter's union, it was defunct by 1978. The synagogue's cemetery is located in Everett, Massachusetts. This collection contains a ledger with minutes of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Congregation Linas Zedek, a membership ledger, and miscellaneous event flyers and invitations in Yiddish. The minutes ledger is in English (from 1929-1931) and Yiddish (1931-1944), and also contains a news clipping about the founding of the Ladies Auxiliary with names of officers.
Please note that the congregation was also known by the associated spellings Linas Zedek Beth Israel and Linas Hadezek Bet Israel.
Physical Location
Located in Boston, Mass.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Michael Strassfeld on May 1, 1974.
- Title
- Congregation Linath Hatzedek-Beth Israel (Chelsea, Mass.) Records, I-101
- Author
- Stephanie Call
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- June 2023 by Gabrielle Roth: Revised to include alternate spellings of congregation.
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository