Beth El Temple

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This file has an obituary which gives a brief biographical sketch of Riva Jacobs life.

Scope and Contents Discusses life in Russia/Moldova as a Jew-antisemitism, early death of parents causing trauma. Raising daughter in face of anti-semitism. Red hair apparently is a marker of Jewishness in Russia, which her daughter had. Husband faced discrimination finding employment because he was clearly Jewish-government sanctioned anti-semitism.Jew as nationality more than religion-didn't get as much passed down because of lack of parents but still felt strong Jewish identity. Engaged more...

Scope and Contents Discusses life in Russia/Moldova as a Jew-antisemitism, early death of parents causing trauma. Raising daughter in face of anti-semitism. Red hair apparently is a marker of Jewishness in Russia, which her daughter had. Husband faced discrimination finding employment because he was clearly Jewish-government sanctioned anti-semitism.Jew as nationality more than religion-didn't get as much passed down because of lack of parents but still felt strong Jewish identity. Engaged more...

Scope and Contents 1988 Interview:This interview discusses growing up in Soviet Russia, strating around the beining of the Revolution until the 1970s when Samuel and Elka left Russia for the United States. It hightlights their careers in economics (Elka) and engineering (Samuel), though they immigrated after they retired. They mention an adopted child (children?) but their names are unclear. Hard to understand at times, probably due to the subjects learning English later in life, however most of it...

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This interview discusses growing up in Soviet Russia, strating around the beining of the Revolution until the 1970s when Samuel and Elka left Russia for the United States. It hightlights their careers in economics (Elka) and engineering (Samuel), though they immigrated after they retired. They mention an adopted child (children?) but their names are unclear. Hard to understand at times, probably due to the subjects learning English later in life, however most of it is legible.

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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.

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Brief biographical sketch of Theodore Kaplan and his various work and community activities. Almost nothing on his wife.

Scope and Contents File contains information on the projects undertaken by the Kassows through Trinity College and the Hillel group, including working with Ugandan (Abayudaya) Jews. Samuel is a Trinity grad, as well as the child of Holocaust survivors. Many of the articles discuss Samuel's academic work and lectures, particularly his study of Easter European/Polish/Russian Jews and his book on the Warsaw Archives, "Who Will Write Our History?".The file also contains information on Lisa Pleskow...