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1 Container List 02/10/ ~ documents ~ Congregation Records from Annual Meetings from 1919 to Included are minutes, announcements, reminders, correspondences, proposed by-laws, etc. One by-law proposal (found in a letter of Feb. 9, 1932) recommended by the Ritual Committee was to add a short English responsive reading at times during the Friday service, in place of singing a second hymn. Also included is a letter to Senator Pat Harrison of the Foreign Relations Committee about 's approval of "S. Resolution 154" dealing with the matter of German discrimination against Jews and other groups (folder 4). 7/9/08 /Annual Meetings of the Congregation Annual Meetings of the Congregation Rabbis' reports contain information of annual activities of the synagogue. Some reports are handwritten, but most have been typed. A common thought is the poor attendance at Friday night services Annual reports from various committees. The bulk of reports are from the 1960s and 1970s. The 1942 report shows a tremendous amount of work by the congregation towards the war effort Annual reports from various committees, Annual reports from various committees, Various letters, mostly to congregation members. The letters include topics of finance issues, letters of sympathy, letters of congratulations, letters informing the members of various resolutions and decisions, and letters of resignation. A few letters were internal letters sent to other board members (folder 7) In addition to membership lists, there is a ledger (folder 8) which contains members names, committee lists, some finance information, and other documents. In addition, there is a list of Executive Committee Members ( ) 7/10/08 /Annual Reports/Rabbis' Reports, Annual Reports Rabbis' Reports 7/10/08 /Annual Reports/Committee Reports, Annual Reports Committee Reports 7/10/08 /Annual Reports/Committee Reports, Annual Reports Committee Reports 7/10/08 /Annual Reports/Committee Reports, Annual Reports Committee Reports 7/10/08 /Board of Trustees/Correspondence (Incoming/Outgoing), ; Board of Trustees Correspondences 7/10/08 /Board of Trustees/ Membership Lists, 1910s-1990s Board of Trustees Membership ; 1-15; 1-16; /11/08 /Board of Trustees/Minutes, (Box ) Typical board meeting minutes. Some chronological gaps. A March 10, 1948 meeting showed the sale of the High Street property. Minutes from December 5, 1963 shows that a special memorial service was held in the synagogue for President Kennedy with over 1,000 people in attendance. Board of Trustees Minutes Note: Box 9 folder 10 contains minutes from the Executive Officers Meetings, Page 1

2 See also Box 61 for Minutes Ledger from By-laws from 1903 and 1911,with revisions in 1936, 1949, 1969, 1983, 1991, & /11/08 /By-Laws and Constitutions/By-laws (Revisions) By-laws Constitution written in Hebrew and German. Also included is a handwriiten letter (photocopy) to the Clerk of Common Pleas of Essex County requesting aknowledgement and certification of the newly-formed Congregation. In addition, a 1884 "Newark Evening News" (photocopy) article about the synagogue dedication on Prince Street. In folder 12 there is an undated and partial constitution. 7/11/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Constitution and Founding Documents, Constitutions Handwriiten constitution from the Hatechiah Zionist Society, c Constitution for the organization, Rayim. 7/11/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Constitution of the Hatechiah Zionist Society, c.1908 Constitutions Hatechiah Zionist Society 7/11/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Constitution for Rayim Constitutions Rayim Constitutions and By-laws of the Independent New Jersey Verein (Verein is a word which implies a "union for cooperation") - this organization is a social aid club. 7/11/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Independent New Jersey Verein, 1917 Constitutions Independent New Jersey Verein Basic tenents of the congregation Resolution voicing the strong disapproval of the decision of the Cantors Assembly rejecting the membership application of Cantor Lippitz based on her gender Bound book with retirement resolution from the congregation and board. Signatures of board members included Resolution to change the name of the Adult Program to the Louis Levitsky Institute of Judaic Studies and the establishment of the Dr. Louis Levitsky Memorial Fund at the Jewish Theological Seminary. 7/14/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Covenant of By-laws and Constitutions 7/14/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Resolution: Cantor Lippitz By-laws and Constitutions Resolutions 7/14/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Resolution: Herman Kussy Retirement, 1929 By-laws and Constitutions Resolutions 7/14/08 Adminstrative/By-laws and Constitutions/Resolutions: Levitsky Memorial Fund By-laws and Constitutions Resolutions Page 2

3 10 20 Congregation mid-year meeting resolution for a Mrs. Tennie Levy Kussy Memorial Resolution to create an endowment fund for the congregation Discussion of the task of recruiting "young men who are willing to devote their lives to Judiasm" by asking for Dr. Levitsky to take a leave to head this project for the Jewish Theological Seminary Resolution adopted at the 78th annual meeting (1938) honoring Reverend Moses Gann on the 25th anniversary of his service as cantor Resolution announcing the transfer of funds from the trust agreement created by the Zeman's to the congregation at the appropriate time Various reports and cost breakdowns from architects for expansion projects and heating and plumbing blueprints Lists of members who contribute to various building fundraising. In addition, there is a signed promissory note listing names of members and their contributions. 7/15/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Resolution: Mrs. Tennie Kussy Memorial By-laws and Constitutions Mrs. Tennie Kussy 7/16/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Resoulutions: Endowment Fund By-laws and Constitutions Resolutions Endowment Fund 7/16/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Resoulutions: Rabbi Levitsky's Leave By-laws and Constitutions Resolutions Dr. Louis Levitsky 7/16/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Resolutions: Reverend Moses Gann, 1938 By-laws and Constitutions Resolutions Rev. Moses Gann 7/16/08 /By-laws and Constitutions/Resoulutions: Rose and Isadore Zeman's gift,1966 By-laws and Constitutions Resoulutions Rose and Isadore Zeman 7/16/08 Adminstrative/Building-Related/Architect & Building Reports, 1983; Blueprints Building 7/16/08 Adminstrative/Building-Related/Building Fund, & Building Fundraising Preservation study of Metropolitan Baptist Church (folder 6) sponsored by the Newark Landmarks and Preservation Committee. The controversial possible re-use of the building by the Society Hill development plan is the reason for the study. In addition, correspondences, preservation studies, National Registry of Historic Places Registration forms and other documents are contained in folders /16/08 Adminstrative/Building-Related/Preservation Studies, Building-Related Preservation 32 Prince Street 11 9 Handwritten seating plans for the synagogue. Written on onion-skin paper. 7/16/08 /Building-Related/Seating Plans, n.d. Building-Related Seating Plans Page 3

4 Contracts, blueprints, insurance papers, and other documents related to these two sites. 7/16/08 /Building Related/Scotland Road Site; South Orange Site Building Related Scotland Road Site South Orange Site Letters of inquiry related to the history of the stained glass windows and a brochure describing each window Blueprints of heating and plumbing systems from correspondences, handwritten notes, drawing of new synagogue exterior, and other related documents Some items in this folder include: reports, membership and financial lists, resolution for construction of a new synagogue, Western Union telegram (meeting reminder) and letter to Harry Amsterdam Contracts from various vendors. 7/16/08 /Building Related/Windows Building Related Windows 7/17/08 /Agudath Achim/Building-related/Blueprints, Misc., Agudath Achim Anshy of Orange Building-related Harry Amsterdam 7/17/08 /Agudath Achim/Committees/Building Committee Agudath Achim Committees Building Committee 7/18/08 /Agudath Achim/Contracts/ Vendors, 1949 Agudath Achim Contracts Vendors Correspondences to vendors about typical issues related to construction and maintenence of the synagogue. Two folders are correspondence from miscellaneous vendors who did not neccessarily have any working relationship with the synagogue. There are many letters of solicitation from these vendors. 7/18/08 /Agudath Achim/Correspondence/Architect, Contractor, and Vendors Agudath Achim Correspondences Architect Contractor Vendors Music score for "Ki Hine Kachomer" ("-shomer" means "guardian") composer unknown, as sung by Samuel Schwarz Receipts from miscellaneous vendors. 7/18/08 /Agudath Achim/ Agudath Achim Music 7/18/08 /Agudath Achim/Receipts/ Vendors Agudath Achim Contracts Page 4

5 Vendors A 1949 article about the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony on Reynolds Terrace 13 1 A one-page calendar with times and dates of candle lighting times and various summer holidays 13 2 One-page list of committees and members. No date given Letters to congregation members including parents and committee members 13 4 Flyers, calendars, confirmation announcment, school report, and honor roll names 13 5 Flyers and announcements from upcoming events 13 6 Membership list from A caricature of a man holding a 1964 World's Fair sign. 7/18/08 /Agudath Achim/Press, 1949 Agudath Achim Press 7/21/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/Calendar, n.d. Congregation Beth Torah Calendar 7/21/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/Committees Congregation Beth Torah Committees 7/21/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/Correspondence, Congregation Beth Torah Correspondences, /21/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/, Congregation Beth Torah, /21/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/, Congregation Beth Torah 7/21/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/Membership, Congregation Beth Torah Membership /22/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/ Congregation Beth Torah Page 5

6 13 8 7/22/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/Press Photocopied articles - "Gov. Meyner, Dr. Neuman to be Beth Torah Jubilee Guests" "Orange Temple Has New Menorah" "Israel Consul at Beth Torah" event announcments and other articles 13 9 The Book of Remembrance of Congregation Beth Torah including the Memorial Services for Yom Kippur Day for both 1952 and Typical synagogue newsletters Seating chart with names of congregants This folder contains the following: Postcard of South Orange Ave. from Bessy Lynsky to Annie Flynn of NYC To the Ganns from the Executive Director in appreciation of an ice cream event Letter to congregants announcing Rev. Gann's 20th Anniversary celebration Letter to fellow board members urging attendance at the annual dinner at the "Y" Letter addressing the debt of a third party congregant Letter to the congregants announding Rev. Gann's 25th Anniversay celebration Congregation Beth Torah Press 7/22/08 /Congregation Beth Torah//Book of Remembrance, 1952 & 1953 Congregation Beth Torah Book of Remembrance 7/22/08 /Congregation Beth Torah//Bulletins, Congregation Beth Torah Bulletins, /22/08 /Congregation Beth Torah/Seating Chart Congregation Beth Torah Seating Chart 7/22/08 /Correspondence/1906 and 1920s-1930s Correspondence 7/22/08 /Correspondence/1950s-2000s Typical congregational correspondence, including: Letters to congregants about upcoming meetings and events, attachments with membership lists, letters to the administration from affiliated organizations, incoming letters from vendors, letter from the Jewish Theological Seminary recognizing the Correspondence Centennial Anniversary of the Congregation at an award ceremony, letter to Herb Fisher about the departure of members 1950s-2000s due to changes in services (2/22/77), congregational social audit, letters of thanks, letter to William F. Helmreich about retaining him as congregational historian, letters to committee members, and other letters /22/08 /Correspondence/Presidential, (Incoming/Outgoing)1970s-2000s Memos to board members, administrative issues, letter of concern about divisions within the congregants (4/27/79), letters from Rabbi Shapiro, letter about congregants' contributions and unequal contributions (4/4/79), a biography about Charles I. Hoffman written by his son, David, letters of complaint (board meeting related), and other correspondence Correspondence Presidental, (incoming/outgoing)1970s-2000s Of interest are a few documents to David Schechner in the 1980s detailing a visit to Congregation Beth Torah by Eleanor Eleanor Roosevelt Roosevelt. Included is a personal letter of acceptance by Eleanor Roosevelt. In addition to the documents (which are photocopies) there is also a personal account of the woman (Eva Goldie) who orchestrated the whole meeting (folder 8) Also of interest is an containing a cemetery list (2003) which includes names and birth/death dates. (folder 8) Page 6

7 The majority of correspondence is to/from David Schechner and the bulk of these are from the 1970s and 1980s. Included is correspondence to/from President Herb Fisher in Documents from a 1976 board retreat. Items include a schedule of events, a paper by Rabbi Shapiro with suggested discussion questions, and handwritten notes A handwritten half-page with name and phone number of Esther Schwarz 15 3 Resumes for Rabbi Mark Cooper and a managment applicant 15 4 Items include: Jewish Theological Seminary newsletter 3x5 cards with handwritten songs List of names from attendees at Seminary breakfast Oneg Shabbat Panelists Temple Israel of Scranton, PA rabbinical convention handout Seder readings United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism booklet materials 7/23/08 /Board Retreat, 1976 Board Retreat 7/23/08 /Contacts Contacts 7/23/08 /Human Resources/ Resumes Human Resources Resumes 7/23/08 / /23/08 / Lists Lists include: Ruth Kohn List Seat Holders List ( ) Bible Class NCJW ( ) Jeannette Aron Memorial Social Problems Discussion Group Stagers Young People's League Child Study List Committee ( ) Hebrew Classes Professional Council of Jewish Social Workers Business and Professional Group of Hadassah Junior League Study Circle College Folk ( ) Delegates to the JEA Conference (1937) Subscriber to Jewish Institute on Marriage and the Family ( ) Newark Zionist District German Jewish Club Kadimah Mailing List Page 7 Lists

8 Reports and studies of long-range plans from various synagogues other than Assorted reference materials, including topics such as non-profit board meeting kits, historical surveys, American Jewish history, and other materials 15 9 Accounting report about record keeping at Congregation Speeches by the following: Abe Bunis, 1995 David Schechner, 2001 unknown speaker, n.d Handwritten list of plots at a cemetery in Elizabeth, NJ and price lists for 1905 and Typed copy of constitution includes a certification (original seal affixed) from the Essex County Clerk's Office that a certificate of Incorporation of the Cemetery Association was received in /23/08 /Reference/Long-Range Planning Reference Long-Range Planning 7/23/08 /Reference/ Reference 7/23/08 /Reports/Special Report Relating to the Maintenance and Care of Records, 1947 Reports Special Report Relating to the Maintenance and Care of Records Recordkeeping 7/23/08 /Speeches, Speeches 7/24/08 Cemetery Association/Plot Lists and Pricing, 1905 & 1912 Cemetery Association Plot Lists and Pricing, 1905 & /24/08 Cemetery Association/Constitution, 1875 Cemetery Association Constitution, /24/08 Cemetery Association/Correspondence, 1970s-1980s Most letters are to/from congregation historian, David Schechner. Some correspondence related to plot inquiries, others deal with making arrangements and other cemetery operations. Cemetery Association Correspondence, 1970s-1980s 16 5 "Report as to Inspection of South Orange Ave. Cemetery Records, 1939" "Report as to Inspection of South Orange Ave. Cemetery Records, 1961" This committee was charged with the job of reviewing all cemetery records, preparing a map of the cemetery, and making recomendations. 7/24/08 Cemetery Association/Special Committee Reports, 1939 & 1961 Cemetery Association Special Committee Reports, 1939 & 1961 Page 8

9 16 6 7/24/08 Clubs and Groups/Leadership Council, 1990 Meeting minutes form the Leadershp Council (formerly the Committee of Chairs), which served as connection between various committee chairs in the congregation 16 7 Memos, letters, and membership list 16 8 Membership and mailing lists, letters and announcements of upcoming events. Letters relate mostly to Hebrew School issues scripts - Purim and Chanukah and a brochure for a publishing company Programs, tickets, announcements, and other materials from various productions Flyers for productions, meetings, and discussion groups. There is correspondence which mainly serves as announcements Various membership lists - some typed, some handwritten. One list is dated Clubs and Groups Leadership Council, 1990 Minutes 7/24/08 Clubs and Groups/Collegiate Society, 1932 Clubs and Groups Collegiate Society, /24/08 Clubs and Groups/Junior League, Clubs and Groups/Junior League, /24/08 Clubs and Groups/ Players/Scripts, 1920s Clubs and Groups Players Scripts, 1920s 7/24/08 Clubs and Groups/ Players/Programs, Announcements, Clubs and Groups Players Programs, Announcements, etc, /24/08 Clubs and Groups/Young People's League/ - Announcements, Clubs and Groups Young People's League - Announcements, /24/08 Clubs and Groups/Young People's League/Membership Lists Clubs and Groups Young People's League Membership Lists ;1-19;1-16;1-20 7/25/08 Committees, The committee series contain typical documents (correspondence, minutes, and members lists). Because of the vast number of committees at it is best to list them as follows: Activities Committee - Correspondence ( ) Ad Journal Committee & 1988 Adult Committee Aesthetic Committee - Membership Lists ( ) Anniversary Committee (Including Journal Committee) Archives Committee Audit Committee - Membership Lists ( ) Bar/Bat Mitvah Committee - Membership Lists ( ) Bequests and Endowments Committee - ( & 1992) Committees Page 9

10 Building Committee - (Building Fund Materials, Memorials and Dedications ( ) By-laws Committee - ( ) Cantor Selection Committee - ( ) Cemetery and Funeral Practices Committee - ( ) College Activities Committee - Members Lists ( ) Correspondence (to committees) Committee s - ( ) Committee Membership Lists - (1930s s) Committee Extended Facilities Committee - ( ) B17 F1-21 Financial Committee - (Correspondence, 1920s s; Membership Lists; Beth Torah Funds) Financial Resources Committee Fundraising and Special Committee ( ) Free Will Committee - (Chairperson Lists) Insurance and Pensions Committee - ( ) Investment Committee - (Chairpersons Lists, ) Israel Affairs Committee - ( ) Israel Bonds Committee - ( ) Jewish Family Committee Jewish Theological Seminary Committee ( ) Legal Committee ( ) B18 F1-19 Library Committee Living Book Committee Long Display Case Committee - ( ) Long Range Planning Committee Membership Committee - (Correspondence, & 2000; Membership Lists, ) Minyan Committee Music & Choir Committee Nominating Committee Officers Committee Review Committee B19 F1-16 Oneg Shabbat Program Committee Operations Committee Program Development Committee Publicity Committee Rabbi Search Committee Rabbinical Assembly - (Multi-affiliated) Religious Services Committee Renaissance Committee Ritual Committee Sados Committee Safety Committee Scholarship Committee ( ) School Board Committee Seating Committee Social Action Committee ( ) Succoth Committee Synagogue Lecture Series Committee Torah Rededication Committee Youth Activities Committee B20 F1-20 Page 10

11 21 1 7/28/08 /Affiliations/JEA, 1937 & 1979 Correspondence (most meeting announcements) and a photocopy of meeting minutes from Announcement cards, one from the school year and the other from the school year announcing registration, course of study, school mission, and other events and important dates A few drafts from 1979 about the consolidation of religious elementary schools between and Congregation Beth El Handwritten essays re-telling stories from the Torah Names and addresses of past Bar Mitzvah and Confirmands Letters of recommendation, scholarship budget materials, scholarship applications, and assorted correspondences Prizes and awards recipients and honors certificate lists 21 8 Programs from commencement exercises, Essays from students. Some essays explain various holidays while others discuss the meaning of Judiasm and figures in Jewish culture. Affiliations Jewish Association 7/28/08 /Announcements, Announcements, /28/08 /Articles of Consolidation/ and Beth El, 1979 Articles of Consolidation and Congregation Beth El 7/28/08 /Bar-Bat Mitvah Essays Bar-Bat Mitvah Essays 7/28/08 /Bar-Bat Mitvah Lists, Bar-Bat Mitvah Lists, /28/08 /Camp Ramah Scholarship, Camp Ramah Scholarship 7/28/08 /Commencement Excercises, Awards and Honors Lists, Commencement Excercises, Lists, /28/08 /Commencement Exercises, Programs, Commencement Exercises, Programs, /28/08 /Confirmation-Consecration Class Essays, Confirmation-Consecration Class Essays, Page 11

12 /28/08 /Confirmation-Consecration Services, This has been kept separate from the commencement exercises materials. The confirmation exercises programs are for young women and the consecration exercises are from 1971 and 1977 and are for young children about to start their Hebrew School education. Confirmation-Consecration Services, Correspondence between the Committee and parents; between Rabbi Lang and parents; between Rabbi Lang, the education committee, the finance committeee, and parents; and between Rabbi Lang and teachers The educational director's annual report (partial) and a November 1978 report Names and addresses of students 22 3 Exams from various grade levels 22 4 Books prepared by Rabbi Lang: "Eretz Yisroel and the T'nach" and "What the Bible Teaches Israel" 22 5 The PTA of prepared information about the education program from nursery school to adult education curriculum Announcment for the closing exercises held at Hickory Spring, n.d A written exam used in a 1935 contest for students. 7/28/08 /Correspondence, Correspondence, /28/08 /Director's Report, Director's Report, /28/08 /Enrollment Lists, Enrollment Lists, /28/08 /al Materials - Examinations, al Materials - Examinations, /28/08 /al Materials - Study Books, 1937 al Materials - Study Books, /28/08 /al Program, n.d. al Program, n.d. 7/28/08 //Announcements Announcements 7/28/08 //Contests Contests Page 12

13 22 8 7/28/08 //Services - Junior Yom Kippur, 1930 Supplementary readings for the Junior Yom Kippur services A pamphlet detailing the expansion program of the religious school Student's records from the 1920s and 1930s Documents from the Adult Program of , , and Includes miscellaneous correspondence, Levitsky Memorial Lecture series, Bible classes, Scholar in Residence programs, and other documents Curricula and criteria for adult Jewish education, attendance records, names and description of classes, and other related documents 24 7 Flyers, pamplets, and handouts for events related to the Institute for Jewish Studies and number of pamplets from the Levitsky Memorial Lecture Series Correspondence (incoming and outgoing) to members, guest lecturers, and correspondence related to the Institute One-page statement of accounts (n.d.) and Living Book Lecture account statement and ledger book pages 25 4 Brochures, pamphlets, press relases, announcements, and correspondence with guest lecturers. Services - Junior Yom Kippur, /28/08 /Expansion Program, Expansion Program, /28/08 /Hebrew School Records, Pupils, A-Z Hebrew School Records Pupils, A-Z 7/28/08 /Institute for Jewish Studies/Adult, Institute for Jewish Studies Adult, /28/08 /Institute for Jewish Studies/Adult Study Program, Institute for Jewish Studies Adult Study Program, /28/08 /Institute for Jewish Studies/Announcements and, Institute for Jewish Studies Announcements and, /28/08 /Institute for Jewish Studies/Correspondences, & Institute for Jewish Studies Correspondences 7/28/08 /Institute for Jewish Studies/Finances & Living Book Series Finances, Institute for Jewish Studies Finances & Living Book Series Finances, /28/08 /Institute for Jewish Studies/Institute on Marriage and Family Page 13

14 Institute for Jewish Studies Institute on Marriage and Family Pamphlets and handouts from each series. Also included is correspondence to/from confirmed lecturers (found in folder 8) 25 9 A one page biography of Benedict Spinoza Names and addresses for the Committee on Institute for Jewish Studies, Sponsor's Committe ( ), and Beginners Hebrew Class (1937) Conference papers (1941, 1946) related to presenting adult education programs in the congregation from the United Synagogue of America, "Adult Jewish " newsletter (1954 & 1966) and the Oheb Shalom "Institute for Adult Jewish Study" newsletter (1938 and other non-dated publications). The newsletter is a one-page announcement page Completed registration forms for study groups and lectures Rosters for "Bible Class Siyum, March 21, 1966 and April 1-2" Correspondence, member lists, announcements, study guides, and other related documents 7/28/08 /Institute for Jewish Studies/Living Book Series, 1950s -1970s Institute for Jewish Studies Living Book Series, 1950s -1970s 7/28/08 /Institute for Jewish / Institute for Jewish Benedict Spinoza 7/29/08 /Institute for Jewish / Lists Institute for Jewish Lists 7/29/08 /Institute for Jewish /Program Proposals, 1941 & 1946 Institute for Jewish Program Proposals 7/29/08 /Institute for Jewish / Insitute for Jewish 7/29/08 /Institute for Jewish /Registration Forms, 1933 Insitute for Jewish Registration Forms 7/29/08 /Institute for Jewish /Rosters Institute for Jewish Rosters 7/29/08 /Institute for Jewish /Study Circles Institute for Jewish Study Circles Page 14

15 26 1 A 1937 student discipline report and an attendance sheet (n.d.) 26 2 Certificates for various projects and services An appeal to assist recent immigrants and poor children with religious education fees and general assistance 26 4 Hebrew school lists - contest winners, enrollment, other Hebrew schools, and other documents 26 5 A Chanukah play titled "What's Tonight?" 26 6 P.T.A. membership list and school calendar 26 7 Teacher's schedule for term beginning in Holiday song sheets and a script from a muscial by Ira Schwarz 7/29/08 //Attendance Sheets and Discipline and Class Adjustments Attendance Sheets and Discipline and Class Adjustments 7/29/08 //Certificates Certificates 7/29/08 //Hebrew Society, 1889 Hebrew Society, /29/08 // Lists Lists 7/29/08 //Play Script: "What's Tonight?" Play Script: "What's Tonight?" 7/29/08 //P.T.A. & School Calendars, 1977 & 1978 P.T.A. & School Calendars, 1977 & /29/08 //Schedules Schedules 7/29/08 //Song Sheets and Musical script, Song Sheets and Musical script, Page 15

16 26 9 Details of the Parent Program with annual calendar of classes A brochure with upcoming events and programs for the year Two issues of Ha-Ner, produced by "Suburban School of and B'nai Abraham Students" Hebrew School newsletter with writings by students Student Council newsletter. Entries include announcments, calendars, games, and bible stories Various educational pamphlets, including titles "A New System for Classifying Children in the Jewish School" and "A Message for the Thoughtful Parent" Student newsletter The Hebrew School Annual Review "Special Confirmation Issue". 7/29/08 //Parent Program, 1976 Parent Program, /29/08 //: " at Oheb Shalom - A Summary", 1936 : " at - A Summary", /30/08 //: Ha-Ner, 1949 B'nai Abraham Suburban School : Ha-Ner, /30/08 //: Junior Views and Reviews, : Junior Views and Reviews, /30/08 //: Kolenu, 1947, Oheb School : Kolenu, 1947, /31/08 //Pamphlets Pamphlets 7/31/08 //Pony Express Pony Express 7/31/08 //"The Scribe", 1939 "The Scribe", 1939 Page 16

17 26 18 Newsletter items include calendars, guides, objectives, and memos School courses and curriculum are outlined in these documents Papers and addresses about the subject. Includes papers about the history of Jewish-Christian relations Staff members and personnel lists The religious school applied for the Solomon Schecter Award in the category of elementary and high school education. Letters and a paper titled "Avodah Zarah" is included. Also included is a 1991 booklet of awards granted Invitations. RSVP cards, announcement letters to the congregation, special invitation letters, and related materials. The fifth anniversary Friday evening services guest speaker was Harry Glucksman, President of the National Conference of Jewish Social Welfare and Executive Director of the Jewish Welfare Board. The tenth anniversary dinner featured guest speaker Rabbi Milton Steinberg of the Park Avenue Synagogue of NYC 27 2 A one-page announcement for the event 27 3 Invitations and announcement cards 27 4 Dinner RSVP card and Friday evening services program. 7/31/08 //Teacher's Bulletin, Teacher's Bulletin, /31/08 /Registration '76 Registration '76 7/31/08 /Reference//Jewish-Christian Relations Reference Jewish-Christian Relations 7/31/08 /Staff Staff 7/31/08 /Solomon Schecter Award Materials, and 1991 Solomon Schecter Award Materials 7/31/08 /Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Lang's Fifth and Tenth Anniversary, 1932 and 1937 Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Lang's Fifth and Tenth Anniversary, 1932 and /31/08 /Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Levitsky's 25th Anniversary, 1965 Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Levitsky's 25th Anniversary, /31/08 /Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Hoffman's 10th and 25th Anniversary, 1916 and 1931 Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Hoffman's 10th and 25th Anniversary, 1916 and /31/08 /Anniversary Celebrations - Rev. Gann's 25th Anniversary, 1938 Anniversary Celebrations - Rev. Gann's 25th Anniversary, 1938 Page 17

18 27 5 7/31/08 /Rabbi Cooper Installation, 1998 Program from the installation event Resolution honoring Rev. Gann's 25 years of service (see also By-laws and Constitutions sub-series), 25th anniversary services program and accompaning article and an invitation to help celebrate Reverend Gann's 78th birthday/25th anniversary. Rabbi Cooper Installation, /31/08 /Reverend Moses Gann Reverend Moses Gann 27 7 Outgoing correspondence with congregation members, letters of thanks, letters of recommendations, and letters to members of the community. 7/31/08 / Rabbi Charles I. Hoffman/Correspondence, Rabbi Charles I. Hoffman, Correspondences, Personal outgoing/incoming correspondence - some are letters of complaint, letters of thanks, and confirmation of receipt of payments 27 9 A printed Kol Nidre Sermon from 1914 and a 1940 speech from the 80th Anniversary of Numerous letters to congregants, members of the community, and various agencies /31/08 / Rabbi Charles I. Hoffman/Correspondence(Personal), Rabbi Charles I. Hoffman Correspondence (Personal), /31/08 / Rabbi Charles I. Hoffman/Speeches, 1914, 1940 Rabbi Charles I. Hoffman Speeches, 1914, /31/08 / Rabbi Leon Lang/Correspondence, Rabbi Leon Lang Correspondence, /31/08 / Cantor Erica Lippitz Newspaper articles about the cantor and correspondence about the unfair treatment of Canor Lippitz by the Cantor's Assembly and the refusal to allow female cantors membership to the assembly (1988) and a resolution by the which criticizes and the assembly's policy. Cantor Erica Lippitz Obituaries, correspondence, a tribute book, and a "This is your life" script Articles by Rabbi Troster in "Conservative Judaism", a 1993 sermon, a biography, Installation services program (1993), a newspaper article, and correspondence from David Schechner. 7/31/08 / Rabbi Alexander Shapiro Rabbi Alexander Shapiro 7/31/08 / Rabbi Lawrence Troster Rabbi Lawrence Troster Page 18

19 28 1 A certificate acknowledging Rabbi Levitsky's membership in the National Panel of Arbitrators Program book from the event Roster books from the Rotary Club (1962 & 1969) and Essex County Torch Club membership booklet ( ) Correspondence over a 40 year period, including letters of congratulation, appreciation, letters of complaint, letters to/from congregants, speaking engagements, a 1951 letter of concern for the Rabbi's health (folder 4), suggestion box cards (1951) for complaints and other letters Personal letters to and from Rabbi Joachim Prinz Eulogies, sympathy correspondences, Obituaries, announcements, etc Invitation card for the induction ceremonies of Dr. Levitsky Address at the 25th anniversary dinner and evaluation of his 25 years at. 8/1/08 //American Arbitration Association Certificate, 1944 American Arbitration Association Certificate 8/1/08 //Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Levitsky's 25th Anniversary, 1965 Anniversary Celebrations - Rabbi Levitsky's 25th Anniversary, /1/08 //Clubs and Groups Clubs and Groups 8/1/08 //Correspondences, Correspondences, /1/08 //Correspondences/Rabbi Joachim Prinz, Correspondences/Joachim Prinz 8/1/08 //Eulogies and related materials for Dr. Levitsky, 1975 Eulogies 8/1/08 //Induction Ceremonies, 1940 Induction Ceremonies, /1/08 //Lectures - 25th Anniversary Lecture, 1965 Lectures - 25th Anniversary Lecture, 1965 Page 19

20 29 2 Flyer for the "Historic Jewish-Christian Relationships" lecture From "The Unity of the Professions: Five Addresses by Representatives of Art,, Law, Medicine, Religion" Series presented at the Newark College of Engineering's 75th Anniversary Cassette tape and transcript of eulogy Levitsky shares his thoughts on America and Judaism a few months before his death 29 6 A speech given for his class at Jewish Theological Seminary graduation (c. 1920) 29 7 Pamphlets, brochures, announcements from various institutions about upcoming lectures by Rabbi Levitsky Handwritten manuscript of speech titled "The Life and Times of Rashi" (1918) - a story about Rebbe Solomon Itzchoki /1/08 //Lectures - Announcements Lectures - Announcements 8/1/08 //Lectures - "Building a Better World", 1960 Lectures - "Building a Better World" 8/1/08 //Lectures - Eulogy, Dr. Jacob Chivian, 1971 Lectures - Eulogy, Dr. Jacob Chivian, /1/08 //Lectures - Harry Lichtman Lecture: "America Was Promises", 1975 Lectures - Harry Lichtman Lecture: "America Was Promises", /4/08 //Lectures: Jewish Theological Seminary, c.1920 Lectures: Jewish Theological Seminary, /4/08 //Lectures: (Given at) other institutions Lectures: (Given at) Other Institutions 8/4/08 //Lectures: The Life and Times of Rashi Lectures: The Life and Times of Rashi 8/4/08 // Handwritten notes, address slips, brochure from Temple Emanuel of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a newsletter from Temple Beth-El of Fall River, Massachusetts Page 20

21 29 10 Letters to/from the United Synagogue of America's National Academy for Adult Jewish Studies and the Spring/Fall 1966 edition for the periodical "Adult Jewish " Report on Jewish Chaplaincy Survey by Rabbi Morris Hect, Jewish Chaplain Overbrook Hospital of Cedar Grove, NJ Various articles that Rabbi Levitsky clipped. Some headlines include: "Religion of Good Urged by Einstein" "Impasse in Palestine" (Book Review) "The Young Generation in New York" The Intermountain Jewish News of Denver, April 8, Pocket sized Book of Proverbs A book written by Levitsky when was the Rabbi of Temple Israel in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania A collection of Levitsky's writings from 12 years of submissions to the Review Correspondence, announcements, memos, newsletters, Hebrew newspaper clippings, minutes, membersip lists, issues about returning wartime chaplains and other related materials to this group of which Rabbi Levitsky was a president A newspaper clipping about Rabbi Levitsky's son (1949) and another clipping advertising a book titled "Thieves in the Night" by Arthur Koestler 8/4/08 //National Academy for Adult Jewish Studies, /4/08 //Newark Chaplaincy Committee, 1962 Newark Chaplaincy Committee, /4/08 //Press/Newspaper Clippings Press Newspaper Clippings 8/4/08 ///Book of Proverbs Book of Proverbs 8/4/08 ///"A Jew Looks at America", 1939 "A Jew Looks at America", /4/08 ///"What's on My Mind", October, 1960 "What's on My Mind", October, /4/08 //Rabbinical Assembly, Rabbinical Assembly 8/4/08 //Reference Materials Reference Materials Page 21

22 30 4 Biography, congratulatory letters, newspaper clippings, invitations, press releases, invitation lists, and other notes and memos related to Rabbi Levitsky's retirement Included in his worldwide travels are trip itineraries hotel accomodation materials, letters written to/from his secretary (Helen Greenholz), letters of his travels written to congregants and other members of the community, a few letters of complaint (mostly for accomodation-related matters) 30 7 "An Invitation From the Pope" - 12/30/49 "The Most Powerful Factor in Our Democracy" - 3/7/ /4/08 //Retirement Retirement 8/4/08 //Travel - Sabbatical Materials, 1963 and Travel - Sabbatical Materials, 1963 and /4/08 //Sermons, 1948 & 1949 Sermons 8/4/08 //Visiting Rabbis Quite often the Congregation would host a number of guest lecturers, especially during Rabbi Levitsky's absences. Included in this folder are sermon topics, correspondence, schedules, and available homes for visitors. The majority of documents are correspondence between the guests and Rabbi Levitsky. Visiting Rabbis 30 9 Editorials, "What's on My Mind" column, book reviews, and various articles. This is a small sample of Dr. Levitsky's writings. See also Dr. Levitsky's lectures and Review for more writings ; 1-10 Programs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, handouts, brochures, announcements and other materials related to anniversary celebrations. Of interest is a letter to Rabbi Levitsky from Chief Justice Earl Warren. In the letter Warren kindly declines an invitation to speak at the congregation's centennial observance. The records document the 70th - 145th anniversary of the congregation Programs from the anniversary ceremonies of the building dedication on High Street 33 2 Newspaper clippings and a handout commemorating 25 years at Reynolds Terrace and the tribute to the builders of Beth Torah. 8/4/08 //Writings, Writings 8/4/08 /Anniversary Celebrations, Anniversary Celebrations Earl Warren 8/6/08 /Building Related/15th and 25th Anniversaries of Building Dedication, 1926 & 1936 Building Related 15th and 25th Anniversaries of Building Dedication, 1926 & /6/08 /Building Related/25th Anniversary, Reynolds Terrace (Beth Torah), 1976 Beth Torah Building Related 25th Anniversary, Reynolds Terrace (Beth Torah) Page 22

23 33 3 Programs from the 1958 cornerstone laying ceremony on Scotland Road Programs from leave taking of one building and the dedication of the new building. Also included are handwritten speeches from the events by Samuel Schwartz (President of Congregation) and a prayer for the groundbreaking exercises of the new synagogue Programs from the leave taking ceremony (High Street) and the dedication (Scotland Road) of the new synagogue 33 6 Re-dedication ceremony after the merger of Beth Torah and 33 7 Materials include pamphlets, programs, invitations, dinners and Sabbath services programs 33 8 Typical activities calendars and announcements Program book for Cantor Lippitz's 15 year anniversary celebration Programs from four concerts - three in memory of Cantor Mills and one in honor of Cantor Lippitz A program book for the event, "Better Than Broadway", which featured a dinner, an auction, and performance by impressionist, Scott Record. 8/6/08 /Building Related/Cornerstone Laying Exercises, 1958 Building Related Cornerstone Laying Exercises, /6/08 /Building Related/Leavetaking (Prince Street) and Dedication (High Street) Ceremonies, 1911 Building Related Leavetaking (Prince Street) and Dedication (High Street) Ceremonies, /6/08 /Building Related/Leavetaking (High Street) and Dedication (Scotland Road) Ceremonies, 1958 Building Related Leavetaking (High Street) and Dedication (Scotland Road) Ceremonies, /6/08 /Building Related/Re-dedication of in South Orange (Beth Torah), 1983 Building Related Re-dedication of in South Orange (Beth Torah), /6/08 /Building Related/Synagogue and Religious School Groundbreaking, 1957 Building Related Synagogue and Religious School Groundbreaking, /6/08 /Calendars, 1930s-1990s Calendars, 1930s-1990s 8/6/08 /Cantor Lippitz, 2003 Cantor Lippitz, /6/08 /Cantorial Concerts, Cantorial Concerts, /6/08 /Celebrity Journal, 1988 Celebrity Journal, 1988 Page 23

24 /6/08 /Chorale Concerts Concerts performed by visiting ensembles Program and invitations Following the untimely death of Rabbi Shapiro, Rabbi Schecter assumed the duty of acting rabbi. This event honors Rabbi John Schecter - one-page programs in this folder Undated High Holy Day Readings supplemental book Program from the 12th annual interfaith Holocaust commemoration held at the Morrow Memorial Methodist Church featuring keynote speaker, Edwin W. Reynolds An invitation for a 1898 concert - fundraiser for "relieving familiies left destitute by the war" and the orginal program booklet. Wonderful advertisements, including some in German Flyers, brochures, memos, and letters announcing a variety of events (lectures, services, adult study programs, and other programs) Reminders of upcoming lectures, acknowledgement of donations, and other related correspondence Memos, announcements, outlines, handouts, and correspondence with guest lecturers. Chorale Concerts 8/6/08 /Dinners -, 1960 & 1972 Dinners -, 1960 & /6/08 /Dinners - Rabbi John S. Schecter, 1995 Dinners - Rabbi John S. Schecter, /6/08 /High Holy Day Readings High Holy Day Readings 8/6/08 /Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance, 1989 Morrow Memorial Methodist Church Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance, /6/08 /Ladies Patriotic Society Concert, 1898 Ladies Patriotic Society Concert, /6/08 /Announcements/1930s Announcements, 1930s 8/06/08 /Lectures/Correspondence, 1930s Lectures Correspondence 8/6/08 /Lectures/Guest Lecturers Lectures Guest Lecturers Page 24

25 /6/08 /Lectures - Memorial Lecture Correspondence includes thanks, invitations to guest lecturers, letters related to Rabbi Levitsky's eulogies, Memorial Fund, estate donation information, Review memorial edition, newspaper clippings, and other related correspondence Lectures - Memorial Lecture Program from the dedication of the Fan and Hyman M. Jacobs Library, A single-page (taken from another, unknown source) with definitions of Havurot and the programs given at throughout the year Announcements, notes, and handouts from speakers and lecturers 34 1 Outlines, announcements, and mailing lists for holiday - related events /6/08 /Library Dedication, 1993 Library Dedication 8/6/08 /Havurah Havurah 8/6/08 /Lectures - Speakers Lectures - Speakers 8/6/08 /Holidays/ Holidays Holidays/ Holidays 8/6/08 /Luncheons & Dinners - Other Organizations Dinner program from the New Jersey United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism's dinner, "Social Action in the Synagogue" and a testimonial dinner from American Red Magen David for Israel's tribute to Herman Z. Quittman. Luncheons & Dinners - Other Organizations 34 3 Reminders and reservation lists for an event which "honors seven past presidents" 34 4 Announcments for Yahrzeit, baby-naming, bar mitzvah and Simchat Torah 34 5 hosts jazz pianist, Bill Charlap in 2002 and Selichot Services with Irina Nusova in /7/08 /Luncheons & Dinners/Seminary Dinner, 1962 Luncheons & Dinners Seminary Dinner, /7/08 //Announcements Announcements 8/7/08 //Concerts Concerts Page 25

26 /7/08 /, 1930s-1990s Brochures, announcement pages and flyers from various events Program from Reverend Gleuck's 1898 "Responsive Reading and Prayer During Wartime" sermon Schedules for annual events including High Holy days for the 1920s and 1930s - one for 1962 and one for Flyers and memos announcing upcoming special services Programs from Shabbat services - two dates from 1960, including one with Rabbi Levistky (n.d) and two with Rabbi Troster (n.d) Flyers 8/7/08 /Rabbi's Sermon/Reverend Glueck, 1898 Rabbi's Sermon Rev. Glueck, /7/08 /Schedules, 1920s-1970s Schedules 8/7/08 /Services - Announcements, 1930s Services - Announcements 8/7/08 /Shabbat Services Shabbat Services 8/7/08 /Special Services, "Our Centennial Year" Programs from special services, including the series "The Years Ahead" featuring guest speaker, Dr. Avraham Harman (The Ambassador of the State of Israel to the US) and Dr. Louis Finkelstein (Chancellor Jewish Theological Seminary of America). Also included is a program for a Joint Thanksgiving Day Service, 1960, featuring Rabbi Joachim Prinz. Special Services, "Our Centennial Year" Correspondence, plans, outlines, and programs for Torah re-dedication A tribute book with recollections by members of the congregation and the community Program for special reading and commentary from Yevgeny Yevtushenko, /7/08 /Torah Re-dedication, 1980 & 2002 Torah Re-dedication, 1980 & /7/08 /Tribute - Rabbi Shapiro, 1993 Tribute - Rabbi Shapiro, /7/08 /Yevgeny Yevtushenko, 1993 Yevgeny Yevtushenko, 1993 Page 26

27 35 1 A guide to help create programs for planned giving to the congregation Financial statements and reports Receipts and itemized statements from goods and services from various institutions. Also included is a statement of contributions towards the cornerstone of the synagogue (1909), a request for donation from the L. Singer Candy Co. (1923)and the Newark Bakers & Confectioners Co. (1925) Correspondence from the United Synagogue of America (1930s), pamphlets and booklets from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Synagogue Council of America (2000s) 38 1 Members' names, phone numbers, and addresses Oral history questionnaire, commentary in honor of Edward Losch by Hirsch Lazaar Silverman, and NJ Jewish News article from Address lists for members of the congregation 38 5 Two families listed as "potential members" 38 6 Correspondence addressing the topic of poor attendance at Friday night services which includes a paper on the subject and a few letters of complaint about other issues 8/7/08 Finance/Endowment Fund Finance Endowment Fund 8/7/08 Finance/Financial Budgets/Reports/Statements, Finance Financial Budgets Reports Statements, /7/08 Finance/Paid Bills, Donations (Incoming/Outgoing), Finance Paid Bills, Donations (Incoming/Outgoing), /7/08 General/Affiliations General Affiliations Synagogue Council of America United Synagogue of America United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 8/7/08 General/Directories, & General Directories, & /7/08 General/Losch, Edward, 1999 General Edward Losch 8/7/08 General/ Membership Lists, General Membership Lists, /7/08 General/ General 8/7/08 General//Friday Services and other concerns General Friday Services Page 27

28 38 7 8/7/08 General/Publicity Brochures and publications about the Congregation, including a promotional packet. In addition, there is a letter and a copy of a resolution in The Congressional Record, written by Congressman Dean Gallo in honor of 's 125th anniversary Handwritten outline of Congregation Beth Torah's history from Milton Keshen work of creating a family tree of many families. (1997) Correspondence (mostly with David Schechner) about research on the Korn-Bergman-Hauser Families A booklet prepared by Gustave and Bella Kussy's daughter, Sarah, titled "The Story of Gustav and Bella Kussy of Newark, NJ - A Family Chronicle" Assorted histories of and timelines (with names and positions held) and a copy of the 1911 "Fair Journal" (which can also be found in the Series) General Publicity Congressman Dean Gallo Congressional Record, Preceedings of the 99th Congress 8/7/08 History & Genealogy/Beth Torah History, History & Genealogy Beth Torah History 8/7/08 History & Genealogy/Keshen, Milton History & Genealogy Keshen, Milton Abeles Family Lewits Family Straussberg Family Keshen Family Kussy Family Fischman Family Fantls Family Zubow Family 8/7/08 History and Genealogy/Korn-Bergman-Hauser Families History and Genealogy Korn-Bergman-Hauser Families 8/7/08 History and Genealogy/Kussy Family History and Genealogy Gustave Kussy Bella Kussy 8/7/08 History and Genealogy History History and Genealog History /7/08 History and Genealogy/Personal Reminisences Memories and histories of families written by Martha Levy Pardess Hanna Israel Jean Korn Sarah Kussy Ida Corvin Leon Hoffman Ida Krohn Ira Schwarz Hanna Elbert (Hoffman) History and Genealogy Personal Reminisences Martha Levy Pardess Hanna Israel Jean Korn Sarah Kussy Ida Corvin Leon Hoffman Ida Krohn Page 28