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Congregation Linath Hatzedek-Beth Israel (Chelsea, Mass.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-101

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

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

  1. Materials from the collection.
  2. Sarna, Jonathan D. and Ellen Smith. The Jews of Boston. Boston: Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 1995
  3. "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

Contact:
99-101 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02116 United States
617-226-1245