Ethiopian Jews
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Kessler, Irving*, 1975 - 2010
File — Folder 3
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...
Dates:
1975 - 2010
M. Misc
File — Flat_file_folder 4
Scope and Contents
Folder contains: news clippings related to life and work of Howard Meyerowitz, Fitsum Anafu, Merill Mandel, and Hadar Markus; subjects include status as an Ethiopian Jew, making Aliyah to Israel, service in the IDF, Children's literature, and Jewish family Services.
Dates:
1960s-2020s
Martin Gold
Collection
Identifier: 0012-002-008k
Scope and Contents
The Martin Gold Collection opens a window on the aspirations and apprehensions of Connecticut Jews during the last few decades of the twentieth century. Of particular note are the records regarding anti-Semitic groups, the Nation of Islam, and the treatment of religion in the public schools. Most of the material in the collection is from the 1980s and 1990s.
Dates:
1970-2000