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Bylaws (administrative records)

 Subject
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Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Jewish Vocational Aid Society (Boston, Mass.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-216
Abstract The Jewish Vocational Aid Society of Boston, founded by Mrs. Margaret Davidson and incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts in 1907 as the Jewish Children's Aid Society; original purpose was in aiding destitute Jewish children. In 1936 became known as the Jewish Vocational Aid Society; members focused efforts on raising funds for needy Jewish students. Later, eligibility for scholarships was expanded to include non-Jewish students as well. In 1973 was forced to transfer most of its funds...
Dates: undated, 1910-1985
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Jewish Vocational Aid Society (Boston, Mass.) Records

Kehillath Israel Synagogue (Brookline, Mass.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: I-488
Abstract The Kehillath Israel Synagogue Collection includes numerous photographs, publications and event information pertaining to services, fundraisers and anniversaries at the Synagogue from its first official year in 1924 to more recently, 2001. The primary bulk of the papers consist of photographs, K.I. Brotherhood papers and ephemera, and activities supported by the Synagogue. Kehillath Israel was home to noteworthy Rabbis, including Louis M. Epstein, Judah Nadich, and Manual Saltzman....
Dates: undated, 1924-2001
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Kehillath Israel Synagogue (Brookline, Mass.) Records

Lynn Hebrew Young Men’s Aid Association Records

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Identifier: I-73
Abstract The Lynn Hebrew Young Men’s Aid Association was founded in 1903 by a group of Lynn men who wanted to assist new Jewish immigrants. In the 1940s, Lynn was no longer a community of immigrants, and the focus of the organization began to change. Now members utilized the club for various medical and insurance benefits, as well as for socializing. By January 1970 the Jewish community in Lynn had dwindled and the organization voted to dissolve the organization. This collection includes financial...
Dates: undated, 1936-1971
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Lynn Hebrew Young Men’s Aid Association Records

Mount Scopus Lodge (Malden, Mass.) Records

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Identifier: I-453
Abstract

Mount Scopus Lodge in Malden, Massachusetts was a Masonic Lodge established in 1930 by Bertram E. Green and George Kramer. Named for the mountain from which Roman legions and crusaders conducted their assaults on Jerusalem, the Lodge had a strong following in the first ten years of their existence. This collection contains by-laws, concert programs, and a booklet with a historical sketch.

Dates: 1930-1942
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Mount Scopus Lodge (Malden, Mass.) Records

New Century Club (Boston, Mass.) Records

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Identifier: I-95
Abstract On January 1, 1900, a group of lawyers and doctors gathered at a meeting called by Jacob J. Silverman to discuss the advantages of living in Boston with its many surrounding institutions of higher learning, and how they could increase their cultural knowledge. They also wanted to learn from each other the basic principals of their various professions. The members of the club eventually consisted of lawyers, optometrists, physicians, scientists, and members of a variety of other professions...
Dates: 1900-1982
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / New Century Club (Boston, Mass.) Records

New England Jewish Free Press Records

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Identifier: I-158
Abstract The New England Jewish Free Press (NEJFP) started as a project by students at the Harvard Hillel Graduate Society, and it soon expanded and collaborated with other universities and organizations. Despite its expansion, it remained an independent student facilitated organization. NEJFP produced two main publications: Jewish Boston: a Guide and New England Jewry. This collection contains the original statement of purpose,...
Dates: undated, 1969-1971
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / New England Jewish Free Press Records

Temple Ner Tamid (Peabody, Mass.) Records

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Identifier: I-561
Abstract

Temple Ner Tamid was founded in 1959 by local Jewish families who wanted a conservative synagogue in their home town of Peabody, Mass. Following its inception the congregation was able to buy a tract of land and raise money for construction of the temple, which was completed in 1965. Included are correspondence and other mailings, event programs, seating charts, temple by-laws, a Landscaping Committee record book, meeting and expense reports, and membership lists.

Dates: undated, 1959-2003
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors / Temple Ner Tamid (Peabody, Mass.) Records

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