Ohavay Zion Synagogue records

Abstract

The Ohavay Zion Synagogue records (dated 1889-2019, undated; 8.1 cubic feet, 1.66 GB; 27 boxes, 1765 digital files) comprise administrative files, bulletins, yearbooks, newspaper and magazine articles, service and event programs, and photographs that document the history and development of Lexington, Kentucky's conservative Jewish congregation.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Ohavay Zion Synagogue records
Date
1889-2019, undated (inclusive)
Extent
8.1 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Judaism.
Jewish children -- Kentucky -- Lexington
Jewish leadership -- Kentucky -- Lexington
Jewish women -- Kentucky -- Lexington
Religious education
Religious institutions -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
Synagogue archives
Ohavay Zion Synagogue (Lexington, Ky.)
Arrangement
Collection is arranged into 6 series by subject and format: Administrative files, History and development, Board and rabbi papers, Printed materials, Photographs and Services and events.
Finding Aid Author
Arranged and described by Ida Lucille S. Mangum
Preferred Citation
2018ms004: [Identification of item], Ohavay Zion Synagogue records, 1890-2015, undated, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Ohavay Zion Synagogue is a Conservative Jewish congregation in Lexington, Kentucky. Its first house of worship, on the corner of West Maxwell and Jersey Street, opened in 1914. Prior to the Second World War, Ohavay Zion had no permanent rabbi and many short termed rabbis and congregants Davened and led services. During those years, members grew and began a board, sunday school, and daily hebrew classes as well as social groups like the Ohavay Zion Sisterhood and a Men's group. Also, Ohavay Zion bought a house to attract a rabbi, a house on Upper Street for a social hall and in 1940 built an addition onto the church for an auditorium as well as a library and playground for children. In the late 1950s, Rabbi Stanley Wagner founded a nursery school which was equipped in memory of Sarah Ades an early Sunday School teacher.
In 1962, Rabbi Bernard Schwab began a twenty-three year service to the Ohavay Zion Synagogue. During his years, the congregation assumed a more orthodox practice of Judaism and Schwab especially focused on childre's jewish education. A new addition to the synagogue for a lobby, classrooms, offices, and the library was dedicated on the fiftieth anniversary of the building in 1964.
After Schwab passed away in 1985, the board focused on finding a new larger location for the synagogue and integrating all members, women and men, into all aspects of religious activity. Rabbi Uriel Smith was hired and served during the transition years. OZS became affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is an active part of Central Kentucky Jewish Federation.
In 1987 Ohavay Zion Synagogue opened its new location on Edgewater Court and hired a new rabbi, Eric Slaton. In 2000, Sharon Cohen served as rabbi and in 2009, OZS welcomed Rabbi Moshe Smolkin. Ohavay Zion Synagogue continues to support an active congregation through worship services, education, and social groups.
Scope and Content
The Ohavay Zion Synagogue records (dated 1889-2019, undated; 8.1 cubic feet, 1.66 GB; 27 boxes, 1765 digital files) comprise administrative files, bulletins, yearbooks, newspaper and magazine articles, service and event programs, and photographs that document the history and development of Lexington, Kentucky's conservative Jewish congregation. The collection also includes Board of Directors and committee reports, Rabbi correspondence, architectural plans and drawings for expansions and building construction, and materials for anniversary celebrations including Ohavay Zion Congregation's centennial in 2012.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment. Access to membership applications is restricted and requires prior written approval of the Rabbi or President of the Ohavay Zion Synagogue.
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Administrative files, 1912-2012, undated

Scope and Contents

The Administrative files series comprises official documents and correspondence to the congregation, administrative lists, memorial list, and member directories. Eleven computer compact disks contain website back ups, fliers, lists, calendars and photographs. The series also includes a sampling of financial books, contracts and invoices.

Restricted member applications and files are present. Due to sensitive personal information, researchers must gain permission in writing to view the member files from the Ohavay Zion Synagogue Rabbi or President.

Official documents and correspondence, 1912-2012, undated

Articles of incorporation (copies), 1912-1959

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 13
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Commonwealth of Kentucky recognition certificate, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 14
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Israel Consul Yeheskel Bernea correspondence, 1964-1965

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 25
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United Synagogue of America correspondence, 1983

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 26
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Outgoing faxes, 1996-2000

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 27
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Letters, 1971, 1981

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 28
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Stationary, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 29
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Ada Gail watercolor painting restoration letters, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 31
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Directories and lists, 1969-2009, undated

Yahrzeit notecards, 1969-1974

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 15
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Yahrzeit plaque lists, 1983

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 16
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Yizkor list, 1983-1986

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 17
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Yahrzeit list, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 18
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Membership list, 1982

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 19
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Roster lists, 1984-1986

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 20
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Directory, 1988-1989

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 21
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Directory, 2008-2009

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 22
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Membership list, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 23
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Temple lists, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 24
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Administrative lists, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 30
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Media lists, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 43
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Electronic records, 2004-2012

Website, ozs.org back-up, 2008

  • Box 27, disk 01
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Website, ozs.org backup, 2009

  • Box 27, disk 05
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Fliers, bulletins, B'nai Mitzva, 2004

  • Box 27, disk 11
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Financial, 1955-1989

Fundraising letters, 1976, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 35
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Suggested priorities of donations, circa 1955

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 36
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Invoices, 1971, 1989

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 37
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Godhelff apartment agreements, 1974-1975

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 38
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Account book, 1963-1977

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 39
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Funds notebook, 1985-1988

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 40-42
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Member files, 1974-2010

New members, 1974

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 1
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New members, 1975

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 2
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New members, 1976

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 3
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New members, 1977

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 4
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New members, 1978

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 5
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New members, 1979

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 6
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New members, 1980

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 7
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New members, 1981

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 8
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New members, 1982

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 9
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New members, 1983

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 10
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New members, 1984

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 11
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New members, 1985

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 12
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New members, 1986

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 13
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B, 1998-2010

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 14
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C, 1997-2002

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 15
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D, 2000-2004

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 16
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E, 2002-2005

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 17
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F, 2001-2009

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 18
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G, 1998-2007

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 19
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I, 1998-2004

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 20
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J, 1999-2002

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 21
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K, 2001-2009

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 22
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L, 1998-2006

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 23
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M, 1997-2004

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 24
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N, 2003

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 25
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O, 2000-2003

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 26
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P, 2004-2007

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 27
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S, 1997-2003

  • Box 2018ms004-022, folder 28
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Bulletin, donations, 2011

  • Box 27, disk 10
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Board and rabbi papers, 1946-2016, undated

Scope and Contents

The Board and rabbi papers series comprises board of directors meeting minutes, committee reports, board president correspondence, and installation of officer event information. It also includes event programs honoring rabbis and letters to and from rabbis.

Board of Directors, 1946-2016, undated

Meeting minutes, 1946-1959

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 6
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Meeting minutes, 1959-1960

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 7
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Meeting minutes, 1961-1962

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 8
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Meeting minutes, 1963-1964

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 9
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Meeting minutes, 1965-1966

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 10
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Meeting minutes, 1967-1968

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 11
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Meeting minutes, 1969-1970

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 12
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Meeting minutes, 1971-1972

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 13
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Meeting minutes, 1973-1974

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 14
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Meeting minutes, 1975-1976

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 15
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Meeting minutes, 1977-1978

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 16
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Meeting minutes, 1979-1981

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 17
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Meeting minutes, 1982-1983

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 18
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Meeting minutes, 1984-1985

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 19
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Meeting minutes, 1988 March 1

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 20
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Board president correspondence, 1977-1985

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 21
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Steven T. DeKosky, Board President letter, 1987 March

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 22
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Bruce Brody, board president correspondence, 1995-1997

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 23
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Rick Zimmerman, board president correspondence, 1997-1998

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 24
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Leon Cooper, Religious Committee chairman, correspondence, 1979-1982

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 25
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Constitution and by-laws, 1958-1965

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 26
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Constitution and by-laws, 1976-1978

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 27
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Committee lists, 2001-2002

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 28
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Committee reports, 2003

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 29
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Committee reports, 2004

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 30
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Committee reports, 2005

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 31
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Committee goals, 2003

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 32
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Educational and Financial committees objectives, 1997

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 33
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List of presidents, rabbis and early founders, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 34
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Board installation and annual meeting, 1998 June 14

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 35
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Annual Congregational Dinner and installation of officers, circa 1965

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 36
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Board resolution congratulating Temple Adath Israel, 1979 May

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 37
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OZS Minutes book, 1942-1945

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 25
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Meeting minutes and reports, 2015-2016

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 51-52
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Meeting minutes, 2005-2014

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 53
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By-laws, 2015 December 1

  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004_bylaws
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Rabbi papers, 1953-2003

Rabbi Albert Pappenheim papers and correspondence, 1953-1956

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 42
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***Rabbi Bernard Schwab and Bernice Schwab welcome reception invitation, 1962 August 26

  • Box 2, folder 39
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Rabbi Amran Perro papers and correspondence, 1984

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 43
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****Rabbi Sharon Cohen and Education Director, Simone Salomon welcome program, 2003 May

  • Box 2, folder 42
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Rabbi Bernard Schwab memorial program, 1985 January 27

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 44
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1985

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 45
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1988

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 46
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1989

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 47
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1990

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 48
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1991

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 49
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1992

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 1-2
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1993

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 3-4
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Rabbi Eric Slaton incoming, 1994

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 5
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Rabbi Eric Slaton outgoing, 1988

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 6
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Rabbi Eric Slaton outgoing, 1989

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 7
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Rabbi Eric Slaton outgoing, 1991

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 8
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Rabbi Eric Slaton outgoing, 1992

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 9
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Rabbi Eric Slaton outgoing, 1993

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 10
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Rabbi Eric Slaton outgoing, 1994

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 11
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History and development, 1890-2015, undated

Scope and Contents

The History and development series includes anniversary event programs, documents gathered for the 2012 Ohavay Zion Synagogue centennial book, and research papers. In the history sub-series is an audiotape describing Israel Jacob Schwartz, a Polish immigrant who authored, Kentucky, the first book written in Yiddish describing life in the United States. The series also contains Ohavay Zion Synagogue architectural drawings and plans for building additions and construction during the 1960s and 1980s.

History, 1976-2015, undated

Bicentennial tribute book, 1976

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 14
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75th anniversary book, 1988-1989

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 15
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75th anniversary presentation script, 1988-1989

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 16
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Website history text, 2007

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 17
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Rosie Moskovitz oral history project research, 2008

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 18-19
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Centennial book, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 20
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Centennial book advertisements, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 21
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Centennial book forms, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 22
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Centennial shalom article, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 23
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Archives committee correspondence notes, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 24
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Articles and notes, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 25
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Bar and bat mitzvah list, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 26
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Lists and drafts, 2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 27-28
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Spinoza and Lexington Jewish history article and drafts, 1989/2012

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 29
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Article notes Michael Ades correspondence, 2012-2015

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 30-32
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Copies of photographs, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 33
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Hanna Smith note re: history, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 34
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Sarah Fox Ades nursery school book with photographs, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 35-36
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OZS Golden Jubilee Anniversary program, 1965 April 10

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 48
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I.J. Schwartz audiocassette tape, 1972

  • Box 27, folder 53
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Building projects, 1890-2010

First Presbyterian Church clippings (copies), 1890-1908

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 27
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Addition grand opening program, 1941 November 30

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 28
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Succoth addition planning, 1965

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 29
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Upper Street property contracts, 1967

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 30
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Appraisal report, 1972

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 31
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Kentucky Historic Resource Individual Inventory form, 1977

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 32
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Parking lot contracts, 1978-1986

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 33
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Planning committee reports, 1982-1984

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 34
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Plans, 1984-1985

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 35
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Fundraising, 1985

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 1
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Contracts, 1985-1986

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 2
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Planning committee reports, 1985-1986

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 3
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Construction specifications report, 1986 June 23

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 4
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Groundbreaking ceremony guestbook, 1986 September 28

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 5
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Estimates, 1986-1987

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 6-8
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Newspaper clippings, 1986-1987

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 9
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Transferring of the Scrolls ceremony program, 1987 May 10

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 10
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Dedication program, 1987 September 13

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 11
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Property valuation, 2009

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 12
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Paint schedule, 2010

  • Box 2018ms004-019, folder 13
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Proposed conditions of sale for Maxwell Street property, 1984

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 50
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Seating plans, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 44
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Architectural drawings, 1965, 1984-1988

  • Box 23, folder 1-2
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Photographs, 1924-2009, undated

Scope and Contents

Comprises photographs of the Ohavay Zion Synagogue building, members, and students of the Sunday and religious school. Also includes photographs of congregational ceremonies, holidays and special events like plays and congregational dinners.

Banquets/Dinners, 1960-2004, undated

1960-1965, undated

  • Box 5, folder 1-43
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1965, 1973, undated

  • Box 8, folder 325-347
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1960, 1964-1965, 2003-2004

  • Box 14, folder 21-56
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Building, 1934-1997, undated

1934, undated

  • Box 10, folder 3-15
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1964, undated

  • Box 1, folder 64-80
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1964, 1982, 1997

  • Box 7, folder 38-100
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1997, undated

  • Box 8, folder 1-68
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Events, 1957-2003, undated

1957

  • Box 8, folder 381-387
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1977-1979

  • Box 8, folder 388-390
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1987-1988, undated

  • Box 9, folder 1-63
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1963, 1976, 2003

  • Box 11, folder 86-94
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undated

  • Box 12, folder 1-16
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Performances, 1958-1979, undated

  • Box 3, folder 1-50
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Performances, undated

  • Box 11, folder 95-96
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Holidays, 1958-2001, undated

Hanukkah, 1959-1979, undated

  • Box 2, folder 16-72
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Hanukkah, 1987, undated

  • Box 8, folder 148-179
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Hanukkah, 1961, 1998-1999, undated

  • Box 10, folder 16-49
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Hanukkah, undated

  • Box 23, folder 2
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Holidays, 1972, undated

  • Box 4, folder 49-58
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Holidays, 1997, 1999-2001, undated

  • Box 12, folder 17-72
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Purim, 1958-1979, undated

  • Box 4, folder 1-48
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Purim, 1958, 1978, undated

  • Box 8, folder 348-380
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Purim, 1963, 1994, 2000, undated

  • Box 11, folder 27-85
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Sukkot, undated

  • Box 4, folder 59-61
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Sukkot, 1971, 1987, undated

  • Box 8, folder 206-261
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Sukkot, 1958, 1966, 1998, undated

  • Box 11, folder 1-26
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Other, 1950-1969, undated

Israel, undated

  • Box 4, folder 62-70
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Herald Leader, 1950-1969, undated

  • Box 1, folder 1-63
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Herald Leader, undated

  • Box 10, folder 1-2
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Reprints, undated

  • Box 6, folder 1-90
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Reprints, undated

  • Box 7, folder 1-37
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People, 1934-2009, undated

1961-1979, undated

  • Box 5, folder 44-90
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1961-1979, undated

  • Box 4, folder 71-80
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1934, 1957, 1959, 1997, undated

  • Box 8, folder 262-324
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1954, 1965-1966, 1997-2004, 2009

  • Box 14, folder 57-94
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undated

  • Box 15, folder 1-65
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Services, 1987, 2002, undated

Services, undated

  • Box 1, folder 81-86
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Services, undated

  • Box 3, folder 51-79
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Services, 1987, undated

  • Box 8, folder 180-205
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Services, 2002, undated

  • Box 10, folder 50-93
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Bar and Bat Mitzvah, 1987-1991

  • Box 15, folder 70-83
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Sunday school classes, 1925-2004, undated

Sunday school classes, 1955-1998, undated

  • Box 2, folder 45-95
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Classes, 1925-2000, undated

  • Box 8, folder 69-147
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Sunday school classes, 1955, 1958, 1997

  • Box 12, folder 73-85
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Sunday school classes, 1997-2004

  • Box 13, folder 1-99
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Sunday school classes, undated

  • Box 14, folder 1-20
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Sarah Fox Ades nursery school book with photographs, undated

  • Box 4, folder 35-36
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Slides, 1970-1992, undated

Sukkot, 1970 November

  • Box 24, box 1
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Purim, Gratz Park, 1972 March

  • Box 24, box 1
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Simchat Torah, Shul, 1976 November

  • Box 24, box 1
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Tu BiShvat, 1977 February

  • Box 24, box 2
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Purim, 1977 March

  • Box 24, box 3
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Youth programs, 1977 June

  • Box 24, box 4
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Simchat Torah, 1977 October

  • Box 24, box 5
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Sukkot, 1977 October

  • Box 24, box 7
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Hanukkah, 1977 December

  • Box 24, box 8
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Purim, 1982 March

  • Box 24, box 8
  • Box 24, folder 1-17
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Purim, 1983 March

  • Box 24, box 9
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Graduation party, 1983 June

  • Box 24, box 11
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Simchat Torah, 1983 October

  • Box 24, box 12
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Holocaust Memorial day, 1984 May

  • Box 24, box 14
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Cohen Bar Mitzvah, 1984 November

  • Box 24, box 14
  • Box 24, box 15
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Rabbi Schwab Memorial, Berzins-Oppenmems, 1985 March

  • Box 24, box 15
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Weddings and holidays, 1985 April

  • Box 24, box 16
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Simchat Torah celebration, 1985 October

  • Box 24, box 17
  • Box 24, box 18
  • Box 24, folder 19
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Purim, Shul, Bar Mitzvah, 1986 April

  • Box 24, box 19
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Congregational Dinner, Mason Bar Mitzvah, 1986 July

  • Box 24, box 20
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Simchat Torah, 1986 October

  • Box 24, box 20
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Groundbreaking, 1986 October

  • Box 25, box 1
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Moving day, 1987 May

  • Box 25, box 3
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Dedication ceremony, 1987 September

  • Box 25, box 6
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Purim Bazar, 1988 March

  • Box 25, box 7
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  • Box 25, box 9
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Purim Bazar, Yom Haatzmaut, 1988 April

  • Box 25, box 9
  • Box 25, box 10
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Whit Grn Hadassah installation anniversary, 1988 June

  • Box 25, box 10
  • Box 25, folder 11
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Rabbi Schwab Memorial, Berzins-Oppenmems, 1988 September

  • Box 25, box 11
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Hanukkah party, 1988 December

  • Box 25, box 11
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Shu Tu B'Shvat, Washington D.C., 1990 February

  • Box 25, box 12
  • Box 25, box 13
  • Box 25, box 14
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Dinner celebration, 1990 March

  • Box 25, box 14
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Purim, Shul, 1990 April

  • Box 25, box 14
  • Box 15, box 15
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Purim, 1990 April

  • Box 25, box 15
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  • Box 25, box 17
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Rememberance day, 1990 May

  • Box 25, box 17
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Seder at the Sherman's, 1990 May

  • Box 25, box 17
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Music festival, 1990 May

  • Box 25, box 18
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Torah tablets, 1992 March

  • Box 25, box 18
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Simchat Torah, undated

  • Box 25, box 18
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Reception, 1977 February

  • Box 25, box 18
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Purim, 1988 March 25

  • Box 25, box 19
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Digital, 2006-2012

Scans, 2012

  • Box 27, disk 02
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Hanukkah at OZS, 2009

  • Box 27, disk 03
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Welcome Back Hot Dog Lunch, 2008

  • Box 27, disk 04
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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iPhoto library, 2006

  • Box 27, disk 06
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Photos, 2007-2009

  • Box 27, disk 07
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Scans, 2011

  • Box 27, disk 08
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Photos, 2010

  • Box 27, disk 09
  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004
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Ohavay families scrapbook, 2001-2011, undated

  • Box 28, item 1
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Photo album presented to Rabbi Bernard Schwab from a grateful congregation, 1967

  • Box 28, item 2
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Photocopy of watercolor of Ohavay Zion Synagogue building by Ada Gail, 1955 (2 copies), undated

  • Box 28, item 3-4
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Printed materials, 1889-2019, undated

Scope and Contents

The Printed materials series contains bulletins, newsletters and yearbooks created for the members and friends of Ohavay Zion Synagogue. The bulletins from 2014 through 2019 are only available as a digital file (.pdf). The series also includes newspaper clippings about OZS programs and members as well as Jewish reference articles and books. Of significance are two Hebrew primers published in 1918.

Bulletins, 1965, 1972-2019

1965 December 7

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1972

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 1
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1973

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 2
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1974

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 3
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1975

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 4
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1976

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 5
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1977

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 6
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1978

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 7
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1979

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 8
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1980

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 9
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1981

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 10
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1982

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 11
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1983

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 12
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1984

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 13
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1985

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 14
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1986

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 15
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1987

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 16
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1988

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 17
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1989

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 18
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1990

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 19
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1991

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 20
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1992

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 21
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1993

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 22
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1994

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 23
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1995

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 24
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1997

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 25
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1998

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 26
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1999

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 27
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2000

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 28
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2001

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 29
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2002

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 30
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2003

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 31
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2004

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 32-33
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2005

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 34
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2006

  • Box 2018ms004-016, folder 35-36
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2007

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 1
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2008

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 2
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2009

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 3
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2010

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 4
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2011

  • Box 2018ms004-017, folder 5
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2014

  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004_bulletins_2014
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2015

  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004_bulletins_2015
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2016

  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004_bulletins_2016
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2017

  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004_bulletins_2017
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2018

  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004_bulletins_2018
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2019

  • DigitalFolder 2018ms004_bulletins_2019
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By Jewish authors and publications, 1918-2012, undated

Jewish song sheets, undated

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Jones, Joseph R. I.J. Schwartz in Lexington, Kentucky Review v.3. n.1, 1981

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 12
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Lexington and the Tercentenary event program, 1955 April 4

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 13
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Harlow, Rabbi Jules, A prayer book for Shabbat, festivals, and weekdays, 1995

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 14
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Hebrew Primer, Hebrew Publishing Co., 1918

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 15
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Second Grade Hebrew Primer, Hebrew Publishing Co., 1918

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 16
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B'nai B'rith Sabbath, Temple Bulletin, Temple Adath Israel, 1956 November 5

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 17
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National Jewish Monthly, B'nai B'rith magazine clippings, 1966 May

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 18
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National Jewish Monthly, B'nai B'rith magazine, 1976 July

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 19
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ADL Bulletin, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, 1976 October

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 20
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B'nai B'rith Bulletins, Lodge 289, Lexington, 1976-1979

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 21
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B'nai B'rith News, District Two, 1977 November

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 22
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Bulletins Beth Tzedec Congregation, Toronto, 2002-2003

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 23-24
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Ha-Kooch Lexington Jewish newspaper, 1929 April

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 25
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Improving Education in Kentucky, Bulletin of the Bureau of School Service, UK, 1954 March

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 26
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Jewish Family Life: The duty of the woman tenth edition booklet, 1965

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 27
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Jewish Organization and Activities in Central Kentucky directory, 1981-1982

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 28
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Lexington Chapter of Hadassah: A time for greatness, 1951-1952

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 29
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Love for life: A collection of poems by Herbert Cantin, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 30-31
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Midstream Monthly Jewish Review by Theodor Herzl Foundation, Inc., 1971 December

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 32
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Trees of Israel magazine, 1983

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 33
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Central Kentucky Jewish Association (CKJA) Israel 35 celebration announcement, 1983 May 14

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 34
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CKJA Newcomers list, 1985 February 6

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 35
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CKJA Newsletters, 1986-1987

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 36
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Beth David B'nai Israel Beth AM Congregation, The Window, 1984 May

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 37
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Temple Adath Israel, Tenth anniversary of reunited Jerusalem bulletin and invitation, 1977 December 11

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 38
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Temple Adath Israel building fund guidelines, 1984

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 39
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Temple Adath Israel yearbook, 2001-2002

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 40
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Temple Adath Israel 100th anniversary commemorative book, 2004

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 41
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Temple Adath Israel membership guidelines, 2011-2012

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 42
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United Synagogue of Conservative Jerusalem member guide, 1993 November

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 43
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United Synagogue of Conservative Jerusalem directory and resource guide, 2002

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 44
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United Synagogue of America, Ohio Valley Region phone book, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 45
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Central Kentucky Jewish Federation Shalom community book, 1986

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 46
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Newspaper and magazine clippings, 1889-2003, undated

Hanukkah newspaper clippings, 1974-1978

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 1
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Holocaust and Israel clippings, 1989-1990

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 2
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Jewish community and Ohavay Synagogue Lexington newspaper clippings (copies), 1889-1953

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 3
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Jewish community and Ohavay Synagogue Lexington newspaper clippings (copies), 1957-2003

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 4
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Kentucky's Yiddish Poet, Courier Journal clipping, 1975 September 14

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 5
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Kosher recipe clippings in Kentucky's newspapers, 1976, 1996

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 6
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Lexington Herald Leader article inventory, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 7
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Heritage draws Jews to undergo bar, bat mitzvahs, Lexington Herald Leader, 1984 December 19

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 8
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Moosnick, Franklin, Ohavay Zion member newspaper clippings, 1989-1991

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 7
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Ohavay Zion Synagogue clippings, 1986-1996

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 8
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Ohavay Zion Synagogue members clippings, 1965-2000

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 9
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Region and Jewish culture clippings, 1987-2000

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 10
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Kosher recipes, 1970-1979

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 32
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Passover recipes, 1988, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 33
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OZS clippings, 1965-1991

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 49
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Ohavay Zion Sisterhood Yearbooks, 1942-1988, undated

1954-1955

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 12
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1957-1961

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 13
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1963-1969

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 14
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1969-1972

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 15
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1973-1977

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 16
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1979-1982

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 17
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1982-1985

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 18
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1986-1988

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 19
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Ohavay Zion Sisterhood New Year's greetings pamphlets, 1984-2012

1984-1989

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 20
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1990-1993

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 21
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1995-1999

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 22
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2000-2008

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 23
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2009-2012

  • Box 2018ms004-018, folder 24
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Synagogue newsletters, 1937-2012, undated

Synagogue Weekly newsletters (copies), 1937-1944

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 7
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Lexington Synagogue News, 1951 August 8

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 8
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Lexington Synagogue News, 1955 September 16

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 9
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Lexington Synagogue News High Holiday issue, 1955-1956

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 10
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OZS newspaper mock-ups, 1980

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 11
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Ohavay Zion Congregation Chronicles, 1984 August

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 12
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Children's religious school curriculum and pamphlets, 1972-2000

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 34
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Services and events, 1941-2001, undated

Scope and Contents

The Services and event series comprises programs for Ohavay Zion Jewish holiday celebrations and special events like bar/bat mitzvahs and memorials.

High Holiday schedules, 1981-1983

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High Holiday schedules, 1985

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High Holy Day programs, 1987

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Calendars, 1989-2001

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 50
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Kol Nidre service, 1991

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 51
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Passover service, 1988-1990

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 52
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Purim Festival program (copy), 1948

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 53
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Purim Festival programs (originals), 1949-1951

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 54
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Rosh Hashanah programs, 1983, 1992

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 55
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Mock Seder program, 1988

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 56
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Shabbat Emor program, 2001

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 57
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Governor Wilkinson proclamation for Holocaust Remembrance day, 1989

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 58
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Yom Hashah program, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 59
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Yom Kippur program, 1990

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 60
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Tehilim service readings, 1957-1962

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 61
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Services programs, 1969-1970

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 62
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Congregational Dinner invitation, 1957 November 17

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 63
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Testimonial Dinner invitation, 1958 August 17

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50th Anniversary program, 1965 April 10

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 65
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Congregational Dinner flier and photographs, 1977 June 6

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Congregational Dessert Rafi Finkel and Beth Goldstein, 2000 June 11

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Grand Opening of Have Zion Congregation program (copy), 1941 November 30

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Bicentennial Tribute to the Founding Fathers (copy), 1976

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Diamond Jubilee Celebration program, 1988

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 70
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My Fair Sadie playbook and clippings, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 71
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A Hole in the Head program, circa 1960

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 72
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Play scripts and programs, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 73
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Bar and Bat Mitzvah list, 1966-2003

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 74
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Bar Mitzvah invitations and programs, 1972-1977

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 75
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Bar Mitzvah invitations and programs, 1982-1992

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 76
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Bar Mitzvah invitations and programs, 2000, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-020, folder 77
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Bat Mitzvah invitations and programs, 1968, 1973-1975

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 1
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Bat Mitzvah invitations and programs, 1982, 1988-1990

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 2
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Wedding announcements and programs, 1987-1992

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 3
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Funeral programs and obituaries, 1980-1992, undated

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 4
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Rosenberg memorial, 1964 July

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 5
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Jason Kroot memorial, 1996

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 6
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Shabbat and Shavuot celebration program, 1979 June 1

  • Box 2018ms004-021, folder 46
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Chai Celebration Dinner souvenir program, 1966 June 23

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OZS program transcript, 1975

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