Temple Beth Tefilah

Scope and Contents Subject: History of Conservative Judaism/Synagogues in Greater Hartford **Three Part Synagogue SeriesSpeaker: Rabbi Stanley KesslerKessler gives an overview of the conservative movement in the Greater Hartford area, giving brief histories of various congregations and general conservative movement (idea of “Positive-Historical” and “Catholic Israel”, that is, universal Israel). Great deal of focus the Emanuel. Discusses changes over the years (and congregational...

Conservtive Movement Event Subject: History of Conservative Judaism/Synagogues in Greater Hartford **Three Part Synagogue SeriesSpeaker: Rabbi Stanley KesslerKessler gives an overview of the conservative movement in the Greater Hartford area, giving brief histories of various congregations and general conservative movement (idea of “Positive-Historical” and “Catholic Israel”, that is, universal Israel). Great deal of focus the Emanuel. Discusses changes over the years (and congregational...

Scope and Contents Folder contains: 8x10 photograph pf persons seated in formal wear at ballroom dining table, including Milton Nahum, "Photo by John Vignoli AD 3-7705 West Hartford, Conn"; photocopy of photograph "Silverman col. 1976, New Synagogue Building, EMANUEL -- Mohegan Drive -- Groundbreaking, 1970, l-r: A Rothstein, Rabbi M. Silverman, L. Nassau, I Grody, Milton Nahum, xerox c - orig. 7x9 only (used in :LEDGER obit, MILTON NAHUM, 11/27/80"; newspaper clippings about Nahum's death; newspaper clippings...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The bulk of this collection focuses on Jewish War Veterans Hartford Laurel Post #45 and Ladies’ Auxiliary. Materials related to the national Jewish War Veterans of the United States organization, as well as the Jewish War Veterans Harry Berson Post #56 and Eddy Glover Post #6, are also documented. A large portion of this collection also documents the activities of other organizations, including the Jewish Welfare Board and the USO in the Greater Hartford area. In addition to...

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Subjects of interview include: early life and education in Hartford, attendance of various synagogues, observance of family, career in pharmacies