Federation Presidents

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...

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One 5.5x5.5 black and white photograph of Bernard Kaplan at desk, n.d.. 5x7 black and white photograph of Bernard Kaplan with glasses on desk, n.d.. Two Copies. One 3.5x5 black and white photograph of Bernard Kaplan in stripped suit, n.d.. One 5x6.5 black and white photograph of Bernard Kaplan young with narrow tie, 1965. One 3.5x4.5 color polaroid photograph Ziona and Bernard Kaplan in front of fireplace, December 7, 1978. 5x7 black and white photograph of Ziona Kaplan, n.d..

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File gives insight into Kaplan's career in insurance, as well as a little bit of his son's involvement. His obituary also touches upon his growing up in Hartford and going to Weaver, as well as his service in World War II. Kaplan was also very active in the Greater Hartford Jewish community, serving as Federation President among other leadership positions.

Scope and Contents This file contains documentation of Irving Kessler’s career as Hartford Jewish Federation Director as well as his work for United Israel Appeal and other Jewish organizations. It also contains information about various JHSGH programs he participated in. 1975 Interview Subjects of the interview include: Parents coming from Gubernia (border between Poland and Russia), arrived in United States in their teens before World War I. Growing up...