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11. Jewish community

 Record Group
Identifier: 11
Materials from the Jewish communities in and around Houston, Texas

Found in 184 Collections and/or Records:

Farfel Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0879
Abstract

The collection consists of twenty four boxes containing correspondence, photographs, awards, news clippings, University of Houston Board of Regents records, contracts, financial documents and business records ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1927 - 1988

Jay Ginsburg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0884
Abstract

This collection consists of one box containing correspondence, directories, conference/convention materials, newclippings, speeches and programs from Jay Ginsburg during his involvement in Aleph Zadik Aleph, spanning from 1958-1966.

Dates: 1958 - 2021

Rabbi Jimmy Kessler Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0887
Abstract

This collection is made up of two boxes containing correspondence, media, event materials, directories, and memorabilia that document part of Rabbi Jimmy Kessler's life from 1943 to 2019.

Dates: 1943 - 2019

Amalya Shandelman Photography Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0892
Abstract

This collection is made up of one box containing photographs taken by Amalya Shandelman of the final service held by the United Orthodox Synagogues in February 2018, following the events of Hurricane Harvey in the fall of 2017.

Dates: 2018-02-04

Schneider Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0895
Abstract

This collection consists of two boxes containing administrative records, cookbooks, correspondences, journals, memorabilia, photos, programs, and publications from Harry and Riva Schneider during their involvement in the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston, United Orthodox Synagogues Men's Club, and the United Orthodox Synagogues Sisterhood, spanning 1975-2016.

Dates: 1975 - 2016

Terri Bamberger Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0952
Abstract

A Pleasantville brochure, directories, photographs, memorabilia, and published materials document some activities that Terri Bamberger was involved in from 1951 to 2010.

Dates: 1951 - 2010

Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1097
Abstract

This collection is made up of 10 boxes and 1 map drawer containing photographs, news clippings, committee and board meeting minutes, administrative documents, and building documents, spanning from 1957-2023.

Dates: 1957 - 2023

Keeper and Allied Families Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1061
Abstract

Autobiographical and biographical materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and military materials document the lives of members of the Keeper family from 1922 to 2016.

Dates: 1922 - 2016

Joshua Furman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1090
Abstract

Materials created and collected by Dr. Joshua Furman documenting his personal and family history, his work in the field of Jewish studies and as a professor at Rice University, and his work with the Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives.

Dates: 1986 - 2023

Berkowitz Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1055
Abstract

This collection consists of two boxes containing promotional materials, programs, and t-shirts, primarily from various schools and groups that members of the Berkowitz family attended from 1989-2013.

Dates: 1992 - 2013