Scope and Contents
The 1950s marked a time of considerable growth for Shearith Israel. The arrival of Rabbi Kassel Abelson in 1952 coincided with the congregation’s move to a larger and more modern building. At this time, the congregation also became affiliated with United Synagogue of America and became active in the Conservative movement. As a result, Shearith Israel’s United Synagogue Youth (USY) chapter became extremely active within the congregation and the entire southeast region. Shearith Israel was always proud of its young people and always active in USY– United Synagogue Youth. Many children attended Camp Ramah in Massachusetts, USY on Wheels and USY Israel Pilgrimage.
Dates
- Creation: 1955 - 1956
Creator
- Levine, Esther Gerson, 1942- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Esther Gerson Levine was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. Esther was elected Vice President of Columbus United Synagogue Youth Chapter. She attended Columbus High School and Brandeis University. Her family owned Gerson Department Store. She was married to a pediatrician, Dr. Michael K. Levine.
Extent
0.13 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Scrapbook from the United Synagogue Youth of Columbus, Georgia.
Arrangement
Scrapbook remain in original order
Physical Location
The Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Esther Levine Papers, Mss 288
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Demece Harvey
- Date
- February 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
