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Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta Fonds Women
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Anita Sorokin Sky fonds

  • JHSE jhse-214
  • Fonds
  • 1925-1981

Fonds consists of the personal records of Anita Sky dating from 1925-1981, and includes original and photocopied photographs with captions that depict members of various Jewish organizations in the Edmonton, Alberta Jewish community, including Hadassah-WIZO, State of Israel Bonds, and the Edmonton Talmud Torah School. Also includes photographs of various families from the Edmonton, Alberta Jewish community and a Negev Dinner programme for her father, Hymie Sorokin.

Sky, Anita Sorokin

Ansel Mark fonds

  • JHSE jhse-204
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1920]-2002

Fonds consists of a family history, written in 2002, a personal reminiscence of the I.L. Peretz Shule (school) of Edmonton during the years 1932-1937, and copied photographs dating ca. 1920 that depict Asher Anshel and Rifka Garfinkel, and members of the Garfin (Garfinkel), Mark (Mordkovich), and Goldsheider families.

Mark, Ansel

Bloomfield family fonds

  • JHSE jhse-172
  • Fonds
  • [18-?]-1984, predominant [18-?]-1978

The fonds consists of the personal records of the Bloomfield family from [ca. 18-?]-1984, and includes certificates and citations, invitations, a newspaper clipping, postcards, a letter of reference, and a eulogy for Harry Bloomfield. Fonds also includes colour and black and white photographs depicting the Bloomfield family and friends, as well as various members of the Jewish community.

Bloomfield, Becky

Cairns family fonds

  • JHSE jhse-174
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1953]-2005

The fonds consists of items created and collected by the Cairns family from [ca. 1953]-2005, including newspaper clippings, a eulogy for Leo Pekarsky, and a photograph of Sharon Cairns and Donna Weisler. Fonds also includes two laser photocopies of photographs dated ca. 1953 and ca. 1958 that depict the guests at the sweet sixteen party of Judy Shugarman, and the dedication of the Edmonton Talmud Torah School to Leo Pekarsky. Fonds also includes 36 photos from the Talmud Torah 75th anniversary dinner in 1987. Fonds also includes two music CDs, one by Bobby Cairns and one of Superband featuring Jason Cairns.

Cairns (family)

Edmonton Hadassah-WIZO fonds

  • JHSE jhse-70
  • Fonds
  • 1912 -- 2007

The fonds consists of the administrative records of Edmonton Hadassah-WIZO created from 1912-2007. The Fonds includes these series: 1. Minutes of meetings (1912-2007). The series consists of minutes of regular council and executive meetings of the organization. 2. Newsletters (ca. 1970s -- 2007). The series consists of bulletins and newsletters published by the local organization and mailed to its members. 3. Photographs and Negatives (1980s-2007). The series consists of photographs and negatives of organizational events. 4. Programs and Invitations (ca. 1980-2007). Series consists of programs, invitations and publicity materials issued by the organization. 4. Chapter Minutes (ca. 1980 -- 2007) Minutes of the various chapters of Edmonton Hadassah-WIZO. 5. Orah Magazine (ca. 1972-2007) This series contains issues of the national magazine of Canadian Hadassah-WIZO, published in Montreal. 6. Audio Visual (ca. 1985-2007). This series contains audio and video tapes about Hadassah-WIZO and its programs. 7. Administrative records (ca. 1950-2007). This series contains the following sub-series: Bazaar; By-Laws; Closing Functions (1983-1992); Constitution; Conventions; Correspondence (1985-1999); Fundraising Projects (ca. 1980-1999); Leadership training (ca. 1980-1999); Male Life Associates (ca. 1980-1999); Membership (ca. 1980-1999); Medical Services (1978-1999); Miscellaneous Financials; National; Quad-Regional Conference; Opening Functions (1985-1993); Publicity; President's Council; Programs (ca. 1980-1999); Thank You Cards (ca. 1980-1999); Special Funds (ca. 1980-1999); Youth Aliyah (1987-1993).

Edmonton Hadassah-WIZO

Eva Marcus fonds

  • JHSE jhse-203
  • Fonds
  • 1946-1999

Fonds consists of a photocopied photograph of the members of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta from 1946. Fonds also includes a history of the Furman family from 1999.

Marcus, Eva

Eva Shoctor Gorasht fonds

  • JHSE jhse-76
  • Fonds
  • 1920 - 2002

The fonds consists of the following series created by Eva Gorasht from 1920 -- 2002: 1. Photos (1920-2000). Series includes photos of the Gorasht and Shoctor families. 2. Beth Israel Synagogue (1962 -- 1999) series includes minutes, constitution and promotional materials. 3. Beth Israel Sisterhood (1950-1993) Series includes minutes of the organization dating from its inception in 1950, as well as records of donations made and cards sent dating to 1993, and general correspondence. 5. Cards, invitations and programs (1959-1999) Series includes items relating to the Jewish Community and family events. 6. Correspondence (ca. 1970-2000) Series includes personal correspondence of Eva Gorasht. 7. Certificates and Awards (ca. 1955-1994) Series includes certificates received by the Gorashts for donations they had made to Jewish causes, or which were made on their behalf; membership certificates, etc. 8. Family History (ca. 1972-2002) Series includes histories, memoirs and speeches written by and about Eva and Alex Gorasht. 9. Bound volumes (1950-1993) Series includes cookbooks, minutes and financial records of the Beth Israel Sisterhood, a guest book from the Gorasht's 50th wedding anniversary, a souvenir book from the dedication of the new Beth Israel Synagogue, and materials relating to the Citadel Theatre.

Gorasht, Eva Shoctor

Francie Nobleman fonds

  • JHSE jhse-247
  • Fonds
  • 2001-2009

The fonds consists of materials created and collected by Francie Nobleman, primarily having to do with Mitzvah Day, an annual event in the Edmonton Jewish Community. The material includes minutes, flyers, newspaper articles and instructional materials. This event was co-sponsored by several organizations, including Temple Beth Ora, the Jewish Community Centre, Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, and chaired by Francie Nobleman for 11 years. The event collected donations of goods, clothing, toiletries, household items, furniture and cash, and distributed them to various charities in the Edmonton area including Women's Shelters, the Food Bank, Africa We Care, the Bissell Centre, etc. It took place every November at the JCC. There are also materials relating to Temple Beth Ora and to the Edmonton Jewish Community Centre Recreation Committee, and to the Jewish Federation of Edmonton. Francie was born in Calgary and attended the Talmud Torah school there. She was actively involved in many Edmonton Jewish causes including Talmud Torah, the JCC, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Temple Beth Ora and Edmonton Hadassah-WIZO and CanSurmount. A social worker by training, she is married to Jon Nobleman, who is the current Executive Director of the Edmonton branch of the Jewish National Fund, and has three children: Josh, Ben and Robin.

Nobleman, Francie

George Goldsand fonds

  • JHSE jhse-184
  • Fonds
  • 1991-2002

Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Goldsand family from 1991-2002 and includes biographical sketches, a Negev Dinner programme for honouree Judy Goldsand, and oral histories by Dr. George Goldsand and Judy Goldsand.

Goldsand, George

Goldford family fonds

  • JHSE jhse-183
  • Fonds
  • 1925-[ca. 1990]

Fonds consists of a photograph and negative depicting Meyer Furman and Leyzer Zipperstein (later Superstein) on a ship leaving for Canada from Pinsk, Poland dating from 1925, as well as a videocassette about the family from [ca. 1990].

Goldford, Leah

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