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Jews and Jewish life

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 208 Collections and/or Records:

Pryzant Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0716
Abstract

Family history materials, photographs, a diploma, and a cemetery deed document the lives of members of the Pryzant family from 1920 to 1994.

Dates: 1920 - 1994

Rabbi Horwitz Congregation Beth Jacob (Galveston) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0987
Abstract

A Congregation Beth Jacob new building dedication book and a 40th anniversary book document some of the history of the congregation from 1963 to 1971.

Dates: 1963 - 1971

Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0730
Abstract The holding consists of books (both written and owned by Rabbi Schachtel), unpublished sermons and miscellaneous writings, musical compositions, correspondence, newsclippings, transparencies, photographs (both loose and contained in scrapbooks), and architectural drawings and specifications. Also included are records, cassette tapes and reels containing recordings of Rabbi Schachtel speaking on the radio, and memorabilia related to President Lyndon B. Johnson, such as a telegram laminated to...
Dates: circa 1935-2001

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

Rabbi Samuel Stahl Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1047
Abstract

One folder of essays on Texas Jewry, a recording of Rabbi Stahl's ordination, and an oral history documents part of the life of Rabbi Samuel Stahl from 1967 to 2021.

Dates: 1967 - 2021

Rauch Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1078
Abstract

Two boxes containing correspondence, photographs, news clippings, awards, letters and postcards, documents some activities that the Rauch family was involved in from 1939 to 2012.

Dates: 1939 - 2012

Rice University Program in Jewish Studies Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0429
Abstract

The collection contains event flyers, "Branches" newsletters, and event posters, which document some of the activities the Program in Jewish studies participated in from 2015 to present.

Dates: 2015 - 2026

Robbins / Levy Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1065
Abstract

This collection is made up of four boxes containing a certificate, correspondence, directories, newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, publications, memorabilia, records, and writings from the Robbins/Levy family spanning from 1819 to 2005.

Dates: 1819 - 2005

Robert I. Cohen gift store printing plate

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0813
Abstract

The Robert I. Cohen gift store printing plate offers a fascinating glimpse into Cohen’s creative approach to advertising in his hugely influential department store businesses. The plate, meant to draw patrons in with its festive message, is redolent of Christmas shopping at the department store in the early 1900s.

Dates: 1900 - 1920

Robert Levy Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0831
Abstract

As part of the Los Angeles Jewish community, Robert Levy interacts with a number of its organizations and institutions. Mostly dated in the early 1930s, Robert Levy’s family papers offer a glimpse of Jewish life in Los Angeles nearly a century ago.

Dates: 1929 - 1993