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Jews -- New York (State) -- Western New York Region -- Religion

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0008
Abstract

Papers documenting aspects of the social, religious and cultural life of the Suburban Congregation/Temple Beth Am (Reform) and Temple Sinai (Reconstructionist) synagogues within Buffalo, NY.

Dates: 1957-1982; Bulk: Majority of material found within 1971-1974

Rudy and Hilde Miller Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0024
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of émigré and immigrant lives of Hilde and Rudy Miller and their family, friends, and foster family in Germany, England and America. Material includes German, US and UK government documents, personal and legal correspondence and photographs.

Dates: 1915-2004; Majority of material found within 1938-1978

Morris Mesch Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series I; Series II
Identifier: MS-0200-0013
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of local communal leader Morris Mesch. Materials include photographs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera related to the community Holocaust Memorial Sculpture and volunteer activities and efforts.

Dates: 1920-1990; Majority of material found within 1977-1987

Harold and Sylvia Polakov Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series I; Series II
Identifier: MS-0200-0014
Abstract

Personal photographs and clothing documenting Jewish youth groups (Omega Kappa Zeta and B'nai B'rith Youth Organization) in Buffalo, NY.

Dates: 1940s-1980s

Rabbi Samuel Porrath Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0208
Abstract

The papers of Rabbi Samuel Porrath (1908-1989) document his personal and professional activities in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York.

Dates: 1863-1992; Majority of material found within 1920-1989

Rabbi Shay Mintz Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0018
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of local community leader Rabbi Shay Mintz's work in the Jewish community. Materials include photographs, newspaper clippings, and other material relating to his professional career in several institutions including Shaarey Zedek, Hillel, and the Jewish Book Fair.

Dates: 1980-2004; Majority of material found within 1989-1999

Kenneth Rogers Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0030
Abstract

Personal papers documenting demographical aspects of the broader Jewish community in Buffalo, as well as future planning for specific Jewish organizations as created by Kenneth Rogers.

Dates: 1980-2013; Majority of material found within 1984-2007

Dr. Hubert J. Rubenstein Personal Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0096
Abstract

The papers of Dr. Hubert J. Rubenstein documents his immediate and extended family's artistic activities and his own genealogy project that he undertook to document the extended Rubenstein-Maisel-Adler as well as other connected families.

Dates: 1853-2006; Majority of material found within 1983-1991

Muriel Selling Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0006
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of Jewish community in Buffalo collected and created by Muriel Selling. Material includes programs, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to Temple Beth David-Ner Israel, Temple Emanu-el, and other institutions and independent groups.

Dates: 1898-1964; Majority of material found within 1931-1935

Elliot Shapiro Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0029
Abstract

Personal papers documenting member and leadership experience of Elliot Shapiro at Temple Sinai in Amherst, NY. Material includes minutes, newsletters, programs, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to the cultural and religious life of this Reconstructionist synagogue.

Dates: 1962-2007; 1973-1989