Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:
Hurwitz, Joe_2004, Oral History, September 22, 2004
File — Box 36, Box: 915
Identifier: 0014 001 001915
Scope and Contents
This interview focuses on Hurwitz's time in the Korean War as well as his involvementin the Hartford Jewish community and the Federation.
Dates:
September 22, 2004
Hurwitz, Joe_2006, Oral History, December 4, 2006
File — Box 41, Box: 1008
Identifier: 0014 001 0011008
Interview
Topics covered include: Family history/his children. His childhood growing up Jewish in Hartford. His grandfather Rabbi Isaac Hurwitz (Hurewitz). his Bar Mitzvah at the Emanuel in Hartford. Zionism in Connecticut. Emanuel renting out space in Weaver for services/Jewish students at Weaver. Jewish life/his parents' lives in Europe (including Pogroms). How his parents met. Baron de Hirsch and Jewish Farmers. Family life. Supporting/participation in/giving money to the Greater Hartford Jewish...
Dates:
December 4, 2006
Hurwitz, Joseph, 1955 - 2008
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
The 2004 interview focuses on Hurwitz's time in the Korean War as well as his involvement in the Hartford Jewish community and the Federation. The additional materials in the file speak to these topics and well.The topics covered in the 2006 interview include: Family history/his children. His childhood growing up Jewish in Hartford. His grandfather Rabbi Isaac Hurwitz (Hurewitz). his Bar Mitzvah at the Emanuel in Hartford. Zionism in Connecticut. Emanuel renting out space in...
Dates:
1955 - 2008
Hurwitz, Joseph and Judy, undated
File — Box 6
Scope and Contents
3.5x5 black and white photograph of Joe Hurwitz, Pres. JHSGH, September, 1990. Photo by Hillel Lindenberg.
3.5x5 black and white photograph of Marsha Lotstein and Joe Hurwitz, September, 1990. Photo by Hillel Lindenberg.
5x7 black and white photograph Joseph Hurwitz, member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, standing next to Federation banner, n.d..
5x7 black and white photograph of Judy Hurwitz, n.d.
5x7 black and white photograph of Joseph Hurwitz, president of the JHSGH,...
Dates:
undated
Hyman, Frieda Clark, see also Hall of Fame, 1985 - 1987
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
This file consists of two parts. The first touches on Frieda Hyman's life, particularly in regards to her son Hillel and his untimely death. The second part deals with her induction to the Sports Hall of Fame and her feelings about sport and dance. Also discussed is her Aliyah to Israel around 1970.
Dates:
1985 - 1987
Hyman, Sam, 1943 - 1984
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
This file focuses on Sam Hyman's participation in sports, both during his school days at Hartford High and Georgetown University as well as his semi-pro career in baseball's minor leagues. He was in the Detriot Tigers Franchise when Ty Cobb was the manager. Several articles recount the day when in his forties, he was convinced to pitch for the Hartford Senators, locking up his pharmacy for the afternoon to secure the win.The documents also talk breifly on his career as a...
Dates:
1943 - 1984