Newton Centre (Newton, Mass.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Morris Finkelstein and Temple Emanuel (Newton, Mass.) Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-859
Abstract
Temple Emanuel Congregation was founded in Newton, Massachusetts in 1935. It is part of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), and has over 1,100 families in its congregation. Morris Finkelstein became president of the Congregation in 1972 and served until 1975. Main material types include correspondence, governance, membership lists and speeches.
Dates:
undated, 1961-1980
The Sam (Simche) Katz Collection
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 37432000143034]
Identifier: JHCP-019
Abstract
This collection contains photographs and architectural drawings depicting 14 of the aron kodesh, or holy arks, created by early 20th century Russian woodworker Sam Katz. Also included are dedication programs, 3 snapshot portraits of Katz, and newspaper clippings relating to several congregations which feature Katz's holy arks.
Dates:
1910-1933, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1991, undated