Board of Directors

The material in this collection dates from the late 1940s-1980s. During the 1940s Israel was founded, the Civil Rights movement began, and American Jews began to react to the legacy of the Holocaust. Later materials deal with the continuing Arab- Israeli conflict, issues of separation of church and state in the United States, and the emergence of hate groups and cults.

This collection contains a wide range of documents spanning all aspects of the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center (Mandell JCC). Notable topics include programs, adult education, senior adults, and cultural arts. The collection also includes a significant amount of photographs which document the activities of the JCC.

This folder contains several original letters of correspondence from Chevry Lomday Mishnayes board directors concerning financial matters and other business matters related to the synagogue.

This folder contains original correspondence pertaining to the election of Isadore Gershman to the Chevry Lomday Mishnayes Board of Directors.

This collection contains important information on the turning points and general nature of the congregation, but less information about activities.

Little is known at this point about the history of Bess Israel. It was established in 1918. In 1923, it was located at 92 Barbour Street and became known as the Barbour Street Shul. In 1966, the congregation sold 92 Barbour Street and moved to 96 Hebron Street. The year in which the congregation disbanded is unknown.