Anshe Chesed Congregation records, series II, 1905-1993 (1952-1993).

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Anshe Chesed Congregation records, series II, 1905-1993 (1952-1993).

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Consists of minutes, reports, bulletins, correspondence, programming records, and publicity materials. Included are the Jordan Band papers, an attorney who served Anshe Chesed as a vice president, member of the Board of Trustees, and in other leadership capacities. Records of the Men's Club and the Sisterhood are also included.

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Cohen, Gustave M., 1820-1902

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Band, Jordan, 1923-

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Gelfand, David J.

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Anshe Chesed Congregation (Cleveland, Ohio)

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Anshe Chesed Congregation, also known as Fairmount Temple, was founded in 1841 in Cleveland, Ohio, and is that city's oldest existing Jewish congregation. For a complete history of Anshe Chesed Congregation, see the register to Ms. 3941 Anshe Chesed Congregation Records. From the description of Anshe Chesed Congregation records, series II, 1905-1993 (1952-1993). (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 41541848 Cleveland's oldest existing Jewish congregation was e...

Brickner, Barnett R. (Barnett Robert), 1892-1958

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New-York born Zionist, educator, orator, and Rabbi of Cleveland's Anshe Chesed Congregation (1925-1958). He was involved in numerous local, national and international organizations, both Jewish and non-sectarian. To realize his goal of promoting and enhancing Jewish family life he created a Young People's Congregation at Anshe Chesed. He also directed the congregation into a more traditional Reform observance and the Zionist movement. Brickner was also extremely active in local Jewish organizati...

Lelyveld, Arthur J., 1913-1996

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Senior rabbi of Anshe Chesed Congregation in Beachwood, Ohio, from 1958 to 1986, and senior rabbi emeritus from 1986 until his death in 1996. He played key roles in national and local Jewish organizations and fought actively for civil rights. He married Teela C. Stovsky Himelfarb in 1965. She was active as a volunteer leader and fundraiser for numerous organizations in the Cleveland area. Teela Lelyveld was also active as a professional model, television host, and public relations representative...