Temple of Beth Solomon of the Deaf (Arleta, CA) collection
Scope and Content Note
This collection is comprised of event fliers, an organizational history, and miscellaneous materials concerning religious services. The collection also contains the following publications: The Ben Zukor Community Program Quarterly (1984), and Congregation News (1976-1996, 2006).
Dates
- 1976-1996, 2006-
Creator
- Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf (Los Angeles, Calif.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
eng
Biographical Note
In July 1947, the Hollywood Hebrew Society of the Deaf was founded and later its name was changed to the Hebrew Association of the Deaf of Los Angeles (HAD). Like other HAD's, it focused on social programs with very little religious content. By the late 1950's many HAD members longed for a synagogue in which they could worship and study, as well as socialize. At the same time, a woman named Rose Zucker was looking for a way to provide her deaf daughter with a Jewish education. With the help of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) and the advice of Rabbi Solomon Kleinman, a synagogue of, not for, deaf Jews was born. In gratitude to Rabbi Kleinman the members named the synagogue Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf. Founded in 1960, in Los Angeles, TBS was the first Deaf synagogue of, by and for the Deaf, in the world.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet (2 manuscript boxes, 1 one-half manuscript box)
Abstract
This collection is comprised of event fliers, an organizational history, and miscellaneous materials concerning religious services. The collection also contains the following publications: The Ben Zukor Community Program Quarterly (1984), and Congregation News (1976-1996, 2006).
Note
Old call#: MS-SYN.A6
- Title
- Guide to the Temple of Beth Solomon of the Deaf (Arleta, CA) collection, 1976-1996, 2006- I-406
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by marc2ead_ajhs.xsl
- Date
- © 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the American Jewish Historical Society Repository
