Connecticut Jewish History

M 31 Michael Zoosman history of Conservative movement project (1930-2007; 0.5 c.f) contains materials collected during the writing of Zoosman's thesis, "Powerhouse of Light: Connecticut Valley Region of the United Synagogue of Conserative Judaism." Includes transcripts of interviews, photographs, correspondence, book excerpts, and clippings. Thesis focuses on the history of the Conservative Judaism movement in Connecticut and Massachusetts by following its leadership through time.

Subjects: "Current Israeli Scene", co sponsor with American Jewish Congress (Geraldine Lacker) Various speakers. Jewish History, Zionism, Israel, Holocaust, reading of documents, international affaris and relations, Q&A

Oral History Transcript.

This folder primarily contains newspaper clippings and other materials concerning Morris Handle's involvement in the Jewish community, including the ZOA and the JHSGH. Other items pertain to David Handel and his Tire, Bicycle, Auto-accessory and gasoline shop, Michael Handler and his college guide to survive Hartford, and Bill and Joan Handler's store Design Forum.

Interview covers prohibition/prostitution in Jewish Hartford, discussion of various businesses including I. Finklestein's (Cheap John) clothing store, and a walking tour with reflections of what used to be in the area/his childhood.