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Newton (Mass.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Albert I. Gordon Papers

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Identifier: P-86
Abstract Albert I. Gordon was a Rabbi, author, and sociologist. Rabbi of Temple Israel of Washington Heights, New York (1929-1930), Adath Jeshurun in Minneapolis, Minnesota (1930-1946) and Temple Emanuel in Newton, Massachusetts (1949-1968), Rabbi Gordon also served as Executive Director of the United Synagogue of America (1946-1949) and wrote numerous articles and pamphlets, as well as the books Jews in Transition, Jews in Suburbia, ...
Dates: undated, 1915-1971
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Albert I. Gordon Papers

Arthur Green Papers

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Identifier: P-963
Abstract

Professor Arthur Green is a Reconstructionist rabbi, author, and teacher. He is the former president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) and currently is dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School. The collection contains personal and professional correspondence, articles, and manuscripts. Some student work and correspondence is included but is currently restricted.

Dates: undated, 1965-2003
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Arthur Green Papers

Brookline-Brighton-Newton Jewish Community Center Records

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Identifier: JHCI-017
Abstract

This collection contains program brochures, meeting minutes and agendas, and issues of the Senior Adult Bulletin, published by the Center's Senior Adult Department, from the Brookline-Brighton-Newton Jewish Community Center.

Dates: undated, 1970-1981
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Brookline-Brighton-Newton Jewish Community Center Records

Congregation Beth-El Atereth Israel (Newton, Mass.) Records

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Identifier: JHCI-007
Abstract

Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel is an Orthodox synagogue located in Newton, Massachusetts. The congregation was a joining of Congregation Beth El (also known as the Fowler Street Shul) in Dorchester and Congregation Atereth Israel in Roxbury. This collection contains banquet programs, yearbooks, and invitations.

Dates: 1977-1988
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Congregation Beth-El Atereth Israel (Newton, Mass.) Records

Evelyn B. and Janot S. Roskin Papers

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Identifier: P-685
Abstract This collection contains items relating to the Roskin, Borofsky, and Grosbayne families, with special focus on the musical contributions of Evelyn B. (née Borofsky) and Janot S. Roskin, which make up the bulk of the collection. A smaller portion of the collection comes from the Borofsky and Grosbayne families, including Jacob and Ida Borofsky, Evelyn's sister, Edith Borofsky and her husband, Mitchell Grosbayne and his brother, Benjamin. The collection includes publicity photographs,...
Dates: undated, circa 1903-1989
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Evelyn B. and Janot S. Roskin Papers

Hebrew College Records

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Identifier: I-451
Abstract Louis Hurwich, then superintendent of the Bureau of Jewish Education of Boston, founded Hebrew Teacher’s College in 1921. Hurwich was concerned about Jewish teachers leaving the field of Jewish education for other professions and sought an educational system that promoted Hebrew literacy at all levels. Hebrew Teacher’s College was also responsible for maintaining Hebrew High School (Prozdor), located at 14 Crawford Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Those students who graduated from the high...
Dates: undated, 1928-1996
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Hebrew College Records

Israel Numismatic Society of Massachusetts Records

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Identifier: I-306
Abstract The Israel Numismatic Society is an organization dedicated to the study of and collection of Israel's coinage, past and present, and all aspects of Judaic numismatics. This collection contains papers, certificates, and correspondence relating to meetings and events held by the Israel Numismatic Society of Massachusetts (INSM) in various locations throughout the state between 1973 and 1992. This collection also contains publications released by the INSM, as well as newsletters from the Los...
Dates: undated, 1973-1992
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Israel Numismatic Society of Massachusetts Records

Leo Shubow Papers

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Identifier: P-395
Abstract

Leo Shubow was a Boston rabbi who founded Temple Emanuel in Newton, Massachusetts. Prior to becoming a Rabbi he served as a Yeoman with the International Ice Patrol and wrote frequently about his experiences as well as what happened on the Titanic. This collection contains articles, speeches, and correspondence with Stephen Wise, as well as news clippings and broadsides.

Dates: undated, 1933-1961
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Leo Shubow Papers

Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center Cultural Arts Department Records

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Identifier: JHCI-001
Abstract

This collection contains meeting minutes, correspondence, photographs, slides, playbills, and promotional materials documenting Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center Cultural Art's Department, including materials on the Starr Gallery, the Jewish Theatre of New England, Creative Judaica and the Magic Arts Children's Series.

Dates: undated, 1983-2015
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center Cultural Arts Department Records

Levinson Family Papers

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Identifier: P-984
Abstract

The Levinson family has its origins in Eastern Europe, though the majority of its members immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s. Members of the family were active in Boston business, science, and law. The material in the collection includes publications, photographs, a scrapbook, a photo album, and awards.

Dates: undated, circa 1900-1969
Found in: Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society / Levinson Family Papers

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