Uploads from Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, tagged jewishhistoricalsocietyoftheuppermidwest

Woman stretching strudel dough

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:40 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

A woman hand-stretching and rolling strudel dough in the family dining room.

Date: 1976?
Source: 9.2 x 12
Format: black and white snapshot
Subject: Sports and recreation; Cooking; Food
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 8
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,648

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Salesmen in front of Rudolph's Furniture Store, Duluth

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:50:56 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Rudolph's was a popular furniture store in downtown Duluth. Store owner Leonard Rudolph is second from left.

Date: 1956
Source: 7.5 x 9.5
Format: Black and white commercial photo
Subject: Business and industry; Businesses--Outstate--Duluth
Coverage: Duluth; St. Louis; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS574
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,519

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Buying a copy of EVERYONE CAN COOK for the Mt. Sinai Women's Auxiliary event

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:51:43 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

The Mt. Sinai Auxiliary raised significant funds that were used towards patient care. Events included book sales, cookbook publishing and other social events, including the famous annual ball. Shown purchasing the cookbook is Luella Maslon, the book's author.

Date: 1952
Source: 7.5 x 9.5
Format: Black and white professional photo
Subject: Social issues; Mt. Sinai Women's Auxiliary Collection
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS582
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,526

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Along 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:06 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

6th Avenue contained a mixture of single and multiple story structures housing businesses and residences on the upper floors

Date: 6/8/1922
Source: 15 x 20
Format: black and white photograph
Subject: Business and industry; Jewish Businesses
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 4
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,643

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Children blowing Shofars

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:52:19 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Two kids blowing Shofars for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year celebration, at the Saint Paul Jewish Community Center.

Date: 1990?
Source: 9.5 x 13.2
Format: black and white snapshot
Subject: Sports and recreation; Ukes, Betsy; Kaplan, Benjie; Shofar; Rosh Hashanah; New Year; St Paul JCC
Coverage: St. Paul; Ramsey; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 9
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,636

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Plymouth Avenue looking West

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:19 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Plymouth Avenue was the hub of the Jewish North Side. Services from printing to food markets to restaurants and theaters helped create and maintain a sense of community identity and continuity.

Date: 1940-1945
Source: 15 x 20
Format: black and white photograph
Subject: Business and industry; North Side Bakery; Peoples Printing Company; Abe's Delicatessen; Homewood Theater; Jewish Businesses
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 2
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,645

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Rabbis David Arenson and Kassel Abelson with Senator Hubert Humphry

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:54:12 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Rabbis Abelson and Arenson lead the Beth El congregation during the years that the congregation was located on Penn Avenue. The photo with Senator Humphrey was taken at the Penn Avenue building. Arenson especially worked closely with Humphrey during Humphrey's tenure as Minneapolis mayor to improve North side inter-community relations during the late 1940s and early 50s.

Date: 1948
Source: 17.5 x 24
Format: black and white commercial photograph
Subject: Politics and government; Humphrey, Hubert H.; Abelson, Rabbi Kassel; Arenson, Rabbi David; Beth El Synagogue
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 15
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,653

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

50th anniversary celebration for Rose and Sam Weisberg

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:51:22 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

This family gathering included, at far left, Dr. Edward Liton, a former chief of psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic and Minnesota's first certified child psychologist. Sam Weisberg is at the left wearing the bowler; Rose is at the enter wearing the corsage.

Date: 1953
Source: 7 x 8
Format: Black and white amateur photo
Subject: Religion; Religious Events--Life Cycle
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS579
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,523

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Wartime Seder

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:32 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Family Passover gathering including family and friends of Irving and Sonia Leveneson.

Date: 1943
Source: 5.5 x 11
Format: black and white snapshot
Subject: Religion; Levensen, Irving; Levensen, Sonia; Seders; Passover; WWII
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 7
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,647

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Sign at rally in support of Soviet Jewry

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:46 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

The Minnesota-Dakota Action Committee was organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council to help educate the public about the plight of Soviet Jews, to support efforts of Soviet Jews to immigrate to Israel, and to help sustain Jewish life in the Soviet Union. The organization was active in the national movement from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s, and highly successful in its efforts.

Date: 1987-03
Source: 16 x 11.3
Format: black and white snapshot
Subject: Politics and government; Soviet Jews; Minnesota-Dakotas Action Committee; Jewish Community Relations Council; Activism
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 11
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,649

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Minneapolis Talmud Torah 1954 Graduating Class

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:50:25 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Most of the young people in the photo are about 13, the age at which they would participate in their bar or bat mitzvah.

Date: 1954
Source: 8 x 10
Format: Black and white commercial photo
Subject: Religion; Talmud Torah--Minneapolis
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS569
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,514

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Children in front of synagogue sign in support of Soviet Jews

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:52 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Children in front of signage at Temple Israel alerting the public to the plight of Soviet Jews denied the opportunity of migrate to Israel. The local Jewish community sent hundreds of people to Washington DC for a rally that drew thousands of people and directed the nation's attention to the issue.

Date: 3/7/1987
Source: 16 x 11.3
Format: black and white photograph
Subject: Politics and government; Temple Israel; Soviet Jews; Israel; Immigration; Activism
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 12
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,650

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

B'nai Brith Women Bowlers

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:50:44 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Sans their bowling shoes, these members of B'nai B'rith women's bowling league proudly display their hardware. Left to right: Sally Orenstein; Mary Effress; Ethel Frank; Rae Davis; Jessie Swatez; Kathy Sigel.

Date: 1950
Source: 7.5 x 9.5
Format: Black and white amateur photo
Subject: Sports and recreation; Women's Organizations--Miscellaneous
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS572
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,517

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Talmud Torah Children's Choir and Cantor

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:50:17 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

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Date: 1953
Source: 8 x 10
Format: Black and white amateur photo
Subject: Religion; Talmud Torah--Minneapolis
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS568
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,513

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Celebration held at either Emanuel Cohen center or the basement of Tifereth B'nai Jacob for Tifereth congregants.

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:51:16 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Tifereth B'nai Jacob was an Orthodox Shul that was also referred to by Northsider's as the "Elwood Shul." The congregation merged with Mikro Kodesh during the outmigration to the western suburbs, ultimately merging again with members of the Minneapolis south-side Shul, B'nai Abraham, to create B'nai Emet in St. Louis Park. The woman at the front to the procession is Lena Burdman.

Date: 1951?
Source: 7 x 9
Format: Black and white amateur photo
Subject: Religion; Religious Events--Synagogue-sponsored--Women's Auxiliary
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS578
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,522

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Wedding of Clarice Sherman and Mel Zuckman at Tifereth B'nai Jacob in North Minneapolis

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:51:29 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

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Date: 1954
Source: 7.5 x 9.5
Format: Black and white amateur photo
Subject: Religion; Religious Events--Life Cycle--Weddings
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS580
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,524

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Benjamin Berger speaking at the National Jewish Fund Dinner

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:54:32 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

Ben Berger was a successful Minneapolis businessman and philanthropist, and an original co-owner of the Minneapolis Lakers. He was also a prodigious fundraiser. He is shown speaking at a Jewish National Fund dinner at Minneapolis's Pick-Nicollet Hotel. The Jewish National Fund raises money throughout the world to support tree planting and infrastructure projects in Israel.

Date: 1/15/1967
Source: 17.5 x 24
Format: black and white commercial photograph
Subject: Politics and government; Berger, Benjamin (1897-1988); Jewish National Fund; Fundraising
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: 14
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,656

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Lucky Strike bowlers from the B'nai B'rith Bowling Association

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:50:37 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

B'nai Brith is a national Jewish philanthropic and service organization that was founded in the United States in the mid-1800s.In addition to advancing the welfare of Jews in secular society, BB provides social and recreational opportunities for men and women by sponsoring sports teams, typified by the popular bowling leagues of the 1950s and 1960s. American bowling has Jewish roots: Louis B. Stein (1858-1949) helped organize the American Bowling Congress in 1895. An outstanding bowler, Stein established 300 as the score in tenpin bowling and determined that the weight of the ball should be 16 pounds, setting standards that continue to the present day.

Date: 1954
Source: 8 x 10
Format: Black and white commercial photo
Subject: Sports and recreation; Men's organizations; Carroll, Bernie; Weisberg, Art; Frailich, Irv; Aberman, Bill; Bartz, Zollie.
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS571
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,516

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Emmauel Cohen Center Intermediate Basketball Champions

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:51:35 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

From left to right, top row: Coach Bob Wolfson, Jay Ettinger, Ferrell Green and Jay Levitan. Middle Row: Marvin Neiltzer, Sherman Rosenblum, Don Kirtchner and Bert Dahlquist. Front row: Don Kennedy

Date: 1952
Source: 7.5 x 9.5
Format: Black and white amateur photo
Subject: Sports and recreation; Sports-Men's and Women's Basketball
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: MHS581
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,525

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.

Bill from Manischewitz Matzos Baker to Brochin's store

nobody@flickr.com (Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:52:27 -0800

Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest posted a photo:

A bill of sale to Brochin's in Minneapolis from B. Manishewitz Baker's Supply in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Date: 3/8/1912
Source: 13.3 x 14.9
Format: Paper
Subject: Business and industry; Bill of Sale; Baking Supplies; Bakeries; Groceries
Coverage: Minneapolis; Hennepin; Minnesota; United States
Local Identifier: D#13
Link to our record: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/jhs,637

From the Steinfeldt Photography Collection of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.