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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Ave
Hartford, CT
ewilkinson@jewishhartford.org
(860) 727-6173
http://www.jhsgh.org/
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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Reuben Cohen papers, 1920-2003

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M 18 Reuben Cohen papers (0.25 c.f.; 1920-2003) contain newsclippings regarding Cohen's sports exploits, some corresponcence and photographs, and a few sports programs.

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Reuben Cohen papers, 1920-2003 0.25 Cubic Feet 1 box

M 18 Reuben Cohen papers (0.25 c.f.; 1920-2003) contain newsclippings regarding Cohen's sports exploits, some corresponcence and photographs, and a few sports programs.

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    Samuel Hoffenberg, 1913-1950

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    Samuel Hoffenberg, 1913-1950 0.5 Cubic feet 1 Box

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      Schweitzer family photograph, 1890s

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      The Schweitzer family photograph (1890s; 0.6 c.f.) depicts the seven Schweitzer children, Louis, Lena, Anna, Fanny, Clara, Rebecca, and Molly with their respective spouses.

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      Schweitzer family photograph, 1890s 0.6 Cubic Feet 1 os folder

      The Schweitzer family photograph (1890s; 0.6 c.f.) depicts the seven Schweitzer children, Louis, Lena, Anna, Fanny, Clara, Rebecca, and Molly with their respective spouses.

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        Solomon Schechter Day School, 1971-2012

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        The Solomon Schechter Day School was founded by a group of Conservative rabbis, parents, and educators in 1971. The school initially provided an extensive Judaic curriculum in addition to a full standard academic program for children in Kindergarten through grade six. Originally housed in Emanuel Synagogue on Mohegan Drive in West Hartford, the school is now housed in the renovated former public school building on s on Buena Vista Road in West Hartford. The school now provides a dual Jewish/secular education to students at the early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels.
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        Solomon Schechter Day School, 1971-2012 1.0 Cubic feet 2 boxes

        The Solomon Schechter Day School was founded by a group of Conservative rabbis, parents, and educators in 1971. The school initially provided an extensive Judaic curriculum in addition to a full standard academic program for children in Kindergarten through grade six. Originally housed in Emanuel Synagogue on Mohegan Drive in West Hartford, the school is now housed in the renovated former public school building on s on Buena Vista Road in West Hartford. The school now provides a dual Jewish/secular education to students at the early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels.
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          Sophie Tucker, 1889-1966

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          Sophie Tucker (1884-1966) known as the “Last of the Red Hot Mamas” was a popular vaudeville performer during the early and mid twentieth century. Her humorous, slightly bawdy renditions of Yiddish and English songs captivated large audiences on the stage, radio, and television. Although less well-known today in her own right, Tucker provided the inspiration for comedian Bette Middler’s stage persona and performance style. Tucker was born Sophie Kalish in Russia and grew up in Hartford from the age of three months. While traveling to the United States by ship, her father changed the family name to “Abuza.” Sophie’s musical career was launched when she began singing for customers in her parents’ kosher restaurant. After marrying Louis Tuck in 1903, Sophie changed her name to “Tucker.” She had one son, Burt, born in 1906, shortly before she divorced husband Louis. Sophie left for New York as a very young woman, leaving her son in the care of her family. Her career began slowly, but she eventually became a noted celebrity. Although she never saw herself as an iconoclast, today Sophie Tucker is regarded as a daring female pioneer in the entertainment field. During World War II copies of Tucker’s recordings of “My Yiddishe Momme” were destroyed by the Nazi in an effort to wipe out any traces of nostalgia for Jewish culture. Tucker never forgot her Hartford roots and frequently performed for local charity benefits. She was particularly loyal to the Hebrew Home, of which her mother was a founder.
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          Sophie Tucker, 1889-1966 3.0 Cubic feet 2 Boxes 3 Oversized Boxes Artifacts

          Sophie Tucker (1884-1966) known as the “Last of the Red Hot Mamas” was a popular vaudeville performer during the early and mid twentieth century. Her humorous, slightly bawdy renditions of Yiddish and English songs captivated large audiences on the stage, radio, and television. Although less well-known today in her own right, Tucker provided the inspiration for comedian Bette Middler’s stage persona and performance style. Tucker was born Sophie Kalish in Russia and grew up in Hartford from the age of three months. While traveling to the United States by ship, her father changed the family name to “Abuza.” Sophie’s musical career was launched when she began singing for customers in her parents’ kosher restaurant. After marrying Louis Tuck in 1903, Sophie changed her name to “Tucker.” She had one son, Burt, born in 1906, shortly before she divorced husband Louis. Sophie left for New York as a very young woman, leaving her son in the care of her family. Her career began slowly, but she eventually became a noted celebrity. Although she never saw herself as an iconoclast, today Sophie Tucker is regarded as a daring female pioneer in the entertainment field. During World War II copies of Tucker’s recordings of “My Yiddishe Momme” were destroyed by the Nazi in an effort to wipe out any traces of nostalgia for Jewish culture. Tucker never forgot her Hartford roots and frequently performed for local charity benefits. She was particularly loyal to the Hebrew Home, of which her mother was a founder.
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            Stanley M. Kessler papers, 1925-2019

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            M 29 Stanley M. Kessler papers (1925-2019; 0.6 c.f) contains sermons, meditations, clippings, certificates, notes, school assignments, and photographs. Also includes materials related to Beth El Temple.

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            Stanley M. Kessler papers, 1925-2019 0.6 Cubic Feet 1 document box, 1 half-width document box

            Kessler, Stanley M., Rabbi, 1923-2019

            M 29 Stanley M. Kessler papers (1925-2019; 0.6 c.f) contains sermons, meditations, clippings, certificates, notes, school assignments, and photographs. Also includes materials related to Beth El Temple.

              Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

              Synagogues A-Z, Miscellaneous, 1970-2012

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              Tikvoh Chadoshoh, Congregation, 1942-2000s

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              In 1942 Rabbi Hans Bodenheimer and other German Holocaust survivors founded Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh "New Hope" in Hartford. After meeting in borrowed space for many years, the Congregation's first building was dedicated in 1956. In 1971, following a series of anti-Semitic acts in Hartford, the congregation built a new synagogue in Bloomfield. Rabbi Bodenheimer served as spiritual leader of the Congregation until his retirement
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              Tikvoh Chadoshoh, Congregation, 1942-2000s 1.0 Cubic feet 2 Boxes

              In 1942 Rabbi Hans Bodenheimer and other German Holocaust survivors founded Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh "New Hope" in Hartford. After meeting in borrowed space for many years, the Congregation's first building was dedicated in 1956. In 1971, following a series of anti-Semitic acts in Hartford, the congregation built a new synagogue in Bloomfield. Rabbi Bodenheimer served as spiritual leader of the Congregation until his retirement
                Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

                Title and Hartman family papers, 1920s-1990s

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                M16 Title and Hartman family papers (0.25 c.f.; 1920s-1990s) contains clippings, notes, certificates, other documents, and photographs related to members of the Title and Hartman families.

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                Title and Hartman family papers, 1920s-1990s 0.25 Cubic Feet 1 Box

                M16 Title and Hartman family papers (0.25 c.f.; 1920s-1990s) contains clippings, notes, certificates, other documents, and photographs related to members of the Title and Hartman families.

                  Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

                  Workmen's Circle, 1931-1971

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