Jewish Resources

GENEALOGY AND PHILADELPHIA HISTORY

• Americans of Jewish Descent; A Compendium of Genealogy Stern, Malcolm H.  O-size CS 59 .S75 1971
• Avotaynu Encyclopedia of Jewish Genealogy edited by Sack, Sallyann Amdur  and Gary Mokotoff. REF CS21 .G85 2003
• Avotaynu : The International Review of Jewish Genealogy DS 101 .A87
• A Biographical Dictionary of Canadian Jewry, 1909-1914: from the Canadian Jewish Times Tapper, Lawrence F.  Can. F 1035 .J5 F76 1992
• Chronicles Jewish Genealogical Society of Philadelphia. UPA/Ph F 158.9 .J5 N48
• Consider the Years Microform : The Story of the Jewish Community of Easton, 1752-1942  Trachtenberg, Joshua.  XMF VoN 185
• Dictionary of Ashkenazic Given Names : Their Origins, Structure, Pronunciation, and Migration Beider, Alexander  REF CS 3010 .B18 2001
• Dictionary of German-Jewish Surnames  Menk, Lars. REF CS 3010 .M45 2005
• Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Galicia Beider, Alexander.REF CS 3010 .B45 2004
• Dictionary of Jewish surnames from the Kingdom of Poland Beider, Alexander. REF CS 3010.B419 1996
• Dictionary of Jewish Names and their History Kaganoff, Benzion C. REF CS 3010.K28
• Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Russian Empire Beider, Alexander. REF CS 3010.B43 1993
• Discovering Your Jewish Ancestors  Krasner-Khait, Barbara. REF CS66 .J4 K73 2001
• Documents of Our Ancestors : a Selection of Reproducible Genealogy Forms and Tips for Using Them   Meshenberg, Michael  J. CS 24 .M47 1996
• Encyclopedia of Jewish Genealogy edited by Kurzweil, Arthur and Miriam Weiner. REF CS 21.E53 1991
• FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions about Jewish Genealogy Warren Blatt. REF CS 21.B53 1997
• Finding Our Fathers : A Guidebook to Jewish Genealogy Rottenberg, Dan. REF CS 21 .R58 1977
• First American Jewish Families : 600 Genealogies, 1654-1977 Stern, Malcolm H. F 929.20973 S839f 1978 FOLIO
• From  Generation to Generation : How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History Kurzweil, Arthur.  CS 21 .K87 1994
• Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy  Mokotoff, Gary and Warren Blatt. REF CS21 .M65 2000
• Guide to Jewish Genealogical Research in Israel Sack, Sallyann and the Israel Genealogical SocietyREF CS 31.S23 1995
• How to Document Victims and Locate Survivors of the Holocaust Mokotoff, Gary. REF D 804.3 .M65 1995
• Jewish Genealogy Resources : Mid-Atlantic States Preisler, Julian H. UPA CS 66 .J4 P74 1999
• Jewish Quarter of Philadelphia : A History and Guide, 1881-1930 Boonin, Harry D.UPA/Ph F158.9 .E17 B66 1999
• Jewish Personal Names : Their Origin, Derivation, and Diminutive Forms Gorr, Shmuel.  REF CS 3010 .G67 1992
• Jewish Roots in Poland : Pages from the Past and Archival Inventories Miriam Weiner in cooperation with the Polish State Archives. REF CS 877 .J4 W45 1997
• Jewish Roots in Ukraine and Moldova : Pages from the Past and Archival Inventories Miriam Weiner in cooperation with the Ukrainian State Archives and the Moldovan National Archives. REF DS 135 .U4 W45 1999
• Jewish Surnames in Prague : (15th-18th centuries) Beider, Alexander. REF CS 3010 .B44 1994
• Jewish Vital Records, Revision Lists and Other Jewish Holdings in the Lithuanian Archives Rhode, Harold and Sallyann Amdur Sack. CS 879.6 .R48 1996 FOLIO
• List of Surnames REF CS 25.L57 1985 FOLIO
• My Jewish Roots : A Practical Guide to Tracing and Recording Your Genealogy and Family History Kranzler, David. CS 21 .K69
• A Practical Guide to Jewish Cemeteries Menachemson, Nolan.REF BM 712 .M46 2007
• Russian-Jewish Given Names : Their Origins and Variants Feldblyum, Boris. REF CS 3010 .F45 1998
• Sephardic Genealogy : Discovering Your Sephardic Ancestors and Their World Malka, Jeffrey S. REF CS 66 .J4 M35 2002
• Sephardic Jews in America : A Diasporic HistoryBen-Ur, Aviva. E 184.36 .E84 B46 2009
• ShtetlFinder : Jewish Communities in the 19th and early 20th Centuries in the Pale of Settlement of Russia and Poland, and in Lithuania, Latvia, Galicia, and Bukovina, and with Names of Residents Cohen, Chester G. REF DS 135 .R9 C58 1980
• Some Archival Sources for Ukrainian-Jewish Genealogy Kronik, Aleksander and Sallyann Amdur Sack. REF CS 863 .K76 1997
• Sourcebook for Jewish Genealogies and Family Histories Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. INDEX CS 31 .Z83 1996
• Student's Guide to Jewish American Genealogy Schleifer, Jay. REF E 184 .J5 S33184 1996
• A Time for Planting : The First Migration, 1654-1820 Faber, Eli. E 184 .J5 F3 1992
• Tracing Your Jewish Roots Stern, Malcolm H. PAM CS 21 .S73
• Where Once We Walked : A Guide to the Jewish Communities Destroyed in the Holocaust Mokotoff, Gary and Sallyann Amdur Sack. REF DS 135 .E83 M65 2002

SYNAGOGUES

• Beth Sholom Congregation, Philadelphia. Book of Remembrance 1950-1951BM 225 .P5 B4x
• Congregation Mikveh Israel, 7^th above Arch St., 1782-1861. SPC 222 Microfilm, drawer 293
• Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 North Broad St., Births, marriages and deaths, circa  1802-1910XCh 593
• Elite Directory of Hebrews and Directory of Jewish Houses of Worship, Charity Institutions, etc. of the City of Philadelphia, 1897.UPA/Ph F 160 .J5 E45 1897
• Frank Synagogue, 5501 Old York Road. Celebrating 100 years. FHC NA 5238 .J4 2001
• Freedom of Worship: Meeting Houses, Churches and Synagogues of Early Philadelphia. F158.62 .A1 W5x; Wg* v.19
• Har Zion Temple, North 54^th St. [Bet ha-keneset Har Tsiyon, 684-709]: A Quarter Century of Service. UPA/Ph BM 225 .P5 H375 1949
• Mikveh Israel Jewish Congregation, 7^th above Arch St., Birth 1776-1886; Marriage and Death 1776-1843XCh 493: 1-2

CEMETERIES

• Belvue Cemetery, "H" and Tioga St.MFilm XR 486:2
• B'nai Israel Cemetery (see Hebrew Mutual Cemetery)
• Chevra Bikier Cholim Cemetery, 1853 Bridge St. c. 1860-1985 XR 894
• German Hebrew Congregation (see Rodeph Shalom Congregation)
• Har Jehuda Cemetery, 8400 Lansdowne Ave. Upper Darby XR 906: 1-8
• Hebrew Mutual Cemetery, 1850 Cemetery Lane.  XCh 772
• Jewish Burying Ground, 31 South Duke St., Lancaster, Pa. Gravestone InscriptionsLa 30A
• Mikveh Israel Cemetery (Federal St. Cemetery) 1114 Federal St. Gen Z26; Ph 76A; XCh 493: 1-2
• Mount Carmel, Frankford and Cheltenham Av. 1891-1985 XR 890
• Mount Sinai Cemetery, Bridge and Cottage St. 1853-1987  XR 941:7
• Rodeph Shalom Congregation, 615 North Broad St. 1859-1960 XCh 593
• The Jewish Cemetery, 9th and Spruce Streets.   F 158.61 .M55 J3x; Ph76A

MANUSCRIPTS

• Bender, Rose I. (1895-1964) Papers, 1929-1946. Collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and miscellaneous items relating to Bender's activities in various Jewish organizations. MSS 020
• Boonin Family Papers, 1908-1978. Collection contains family correspondence and documents describing the voyage and early experiences in America.  4S 137G
• Cahn, Julius Correspondence, 1906-1921. Correspondence concerning theater bookings.  SC 127
• Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Records, 1782-1861.  Collection consists of documents from the congregation's archives.  Microfilm, drawer 293
• Florence Kohn Abrahams genealogical research materials, 1898-1975 bulk 1950-1975. HSP Collection GSP 020
• Forverts (Forward), Philadelphia Edition Records, 1945-1960.  Records of the Philadelphia edition of Forverts.  4S 135 c-h
• Francis, Gale Papers, 1945. A personal letter to Max Fallk, and a receipt from the Young Men's Hebrew Association.  SC 184
• Hendricks Family Papers, 1758-1867.  Correspondence, financial records, and other papers of a Jewish family in New York City.  Microfilm, drawer 293
• Hershey, Bernard (1886-1986) Papers, 1920-1985. Interview with Hershey conducted by one of his daughters and also includes material relating to his 100th birthday. SC 205
• Hillquit, Morris (1869-1933) Papers. Collection documents Hillquit's personal, professional, and political activities. Microfilm, drawer 278
• Hurshman, Abraham E. (1886-1973) Papers, 1943-1973. The collection contains an affidavit attesting that Hurshman is a naturalized citizen, photocopies of obituaries and a letter describing some of the family's history.  SC 093
• Kaganov Family Papers, 1877-1900.  1 folder.  The collection contains travel and military certificates issued for the family, apparently for their immigration to the United States.  SC 245
• Kaplan, Saul (1877-1943) Manuscript, 1890-1900.  1 folder.  This autobiography details his experiences during the voyage and working in Philadelphia after his arrival.  SC 172
• Labor Educational Centre Records, 1936-1974. The collection includes documentation for the building, correspondence, and general administrative and financial records.  MSS 046
• Lopez, Aaron Papers, 1763-1775.  The collection includes account books, daybooks, ledgers, shipping records, invoice book, miscellaneous correspondence, and other papers.  Microfilm, drawer 292
• Lukas, Edwin (1902-1973)Papers, 1937-1973. The collection primarily documents Lukas' private life and his work with the American Jewish Committee from 1950 to 1968.  MSS 032
• Marmarosher Jewish Center, Cleveland, Ohio Records, 1911-1966. The collection contains minutes and financial records, a program, and a dues book. Microfilm, drawer 286
• Morning Freiheit Scrapbook, 1940-1941.  The collection consists of a scrapbook primarily containing items clipped from the Philadelphia edition of the paper.  SC 196
• Newmayer, Henrietta Ulman Papers, 1905.  The collection consists of the wedding album of Henrietta Ulman Newmayer (nee Hirsh). SC  198
• Northern Chevra Kadisha of Philadelphia Records, 1920-1933.  The volume contains minutes.  SC 103
• Oestrer, Wechsel-und Passage Document, 1887.  1 item.  A receipt was issued in Philadelphia to Moses Wallenstein, possibly towards the price of passage to America.  SC 013
• Paull, Joseph (1893-1966) Papers, 1932-1966.  Joseph Paull was a butcher and an influential member of the Jewish community in Philadelphia. The collection contains biographical material, correspondence, clippings, and awards.  MSS 044
• Pythian Sisters, Beta Temple No. 180 Records, 1939-1954. This Philadelphia women's service group was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias. The collection consists of financial records. SC 143
• Rachman, Bernard and JenniePapers, 1923.  The collection consists of papers related to Rachman's passage to the United States, including quarantine certificates and a visa.  SC 295A
• Rubin Family Papers, 1893-1908. The collection contains documents pertaining to Rubin's immediate family, including birth certificates and Rubin's naturalization certificate. SC 240
• Rubin/Root Family Papers, 1894-1950. The collection consists of papers from his extended Russian family. SC 239
• Shaindele di Chazante (Jean Gornish) (1916-1981) Papers, 1941-1963. A liturgical singer, she performed Orthodox music in concert and on the radio. The collection contains correspondence, clippings, publicity and other printed materials. 4S 137a
• Shamus, Isaac (1874-1956) Papers, n.d. The collection consists of Shamus' memoirs.  SC 236
• Sherit Jacob Synagogue, Cleveland, Ohio Records, 1919-1938. The collection includes printed material and dues records. Microfilm, drawer 286
• Silverman, Faigel Katz Papers, 1927-1965. The collection includes material related to the career of Silverman and the community activities of Mayer Katz.  4S 137c
• Simon Iano, Mavra Papers, 1927.  The collection consists of two letters, one of which discusses rising anti-Semitism in Europe, particularly in Russia. 4S 137c
• Slobidanski, Schulim Correspondence, 1915.  1 page.  This collection consists of a letter from a Philadelphia ticket agent verifying the purchase of a ticket to Philadelphia via New York from Libau by Slobidanski.  SC 238
• Solis-Cohen, Emily Papers, 1930-1948.   The collection contains miscellaneous correspondence, clippings, poems, published articles, and memorabilia. MSS 019
• Solis-Cohen, Jacob, Jr. (1890-1968) Papers, 1925-1960.  The collection consists primarily of correspondence relating to genealogical matters and to Solis-Cohen's activities with the Foster Home for Hebrew Orphans and other charitable organizations. MSS 014
• Strick-Abramowitz FamilyManuscript, 1975.  The collection consists of a research paper on the family, taped interviews and transcripts, and related correspondence.  SC 234
• Temple on the Heights: Hungarian Congregation, B'ne Jeschurun, Cleveland, Ohio Records, 1881-1920. The collection contains ledgers and minutes.  Microfilm, drawer 286
• United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA)This collection consists of a pamphlet for UNRRA and United Jewish Appeal to solicit donations for efforts in Europe on behalf of Jews displaced by World War II.  SC 201
• Walinsky, Ossip (1886-1973)Papers, 1916-1973. The collection contains biographical material, correspondence and organizational records from the Pocketbook Workers Union and the International Leather Goods, Handbag, Belt, and Novelty Workers Union, and records from several Jewish organizations.MSS 039
• Wendkos, Dora BarenbaumManuscript, 1940.  This narrative describes the journey of the Barenbaum family to the United States in 1893 from their village in Russia. SC 222
• Whiteman, Maxwell (1914- )Papers, 1957-1968. The collection includes Whiteman's notes on Jewish calendars, two letters, and a flyer for his book Mankind and Medicine.   SC 117
• Worst, Helen N. collection, 1930-1950. HSP Collection GSP 129

PERIODICALS

Aufbau

Newspaper, 1934-1970.  36 reels.  Published biweekly in New York City by the German Jewish Club, 1934-1940. "Nachrichtenblatt des German-Jewish Club."  Microfilm, drawer 320

Avotaynu : the international review of Jewish Genealogy

Serial  DS 101 .A87

B'nai B'rith Messenge

Newspaper, 1898-1913.  4 reels.  Published weekly in Los Angeles, California.  Microfilm, drawer 320

CarolinaIsraelite

Newspaper, 1944-1958.  1 reel.  Microfilm, drawer 320

Chronicles = Divre ha-yamin

Quarterly, spring 1985- Balch serial

Fur Worker

Newspaper, 1916-1930.  1 reel.  Published semi-monthly in English and Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 320

Jewish Chronicle

Newspaper, 1921-1943.  11 reels.  Published weekly in Newark. Miscrofilm, drawer 319

Jewish Exponent

Newspaper, 1887-1926, 1928-1955, 1979.  47 reels.  Published weekly in Philadelphia.

First issue preceded by "Prospectus." Microfilm, drawer 329

Jewish Journal

Newspaper, 1956-1971.  3 reels.  Published semimonthly in New Brunswick. Microfilm, drawer 317

Jewish Messenger

Newspaper, 1857-1902.  15 reels.  Published weekly in New York. In English, German and Hebrew.  Microfilm, drawer 324

Jewish Record

Newspaper, 1926-1950.  15 reels.  Published in St. Louis, Missouri in Yiddish and English. Microfilm, drawer 286

Jewish Voice

In Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 262

Menorah

Periodical, 1896-1907.  8 reels.  Published monthly in New York. Official organ of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Microfilm, drawer 325

Morgenshtern

Newspaper, 1890.  1 reel.  Published weekly in New York City, "A Jewish Labor Weekly devoted to the interests of the downtrodden and oppressed Humanity".  In Yiddish.  Microfilm, drawer 325

Sephardic Bulletin

1928-1930. Monthly publication for the Sephardic Community of New York. Balch serial

Sephardic Home News

1951-, Sephardic Home for the Aged. Balch serial

United Synagogue Recorder

Quarterly, 1920-1929. Balch serial

United Synagogue Review

 Biennial, 1943-. Balch serial

Warheit Newspaper, 1905-1919.  37 reels.  Published daily in New York City. Some partial notices in English.  In Yiddish.  Microfilm, drawer 260

Yiddisher Kaempfer

Volumes 1-9, 1906-1920. In Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 332

Yiddisher Pok

1894-1896. Published weekly in New York City. In Yiddish. Microfilm, drawer 333

PHOTOGRAPHS and IMAGES

• Ohav Zedek Synagogue(Wilkes-Barre, Pa.), SPC 880
• Eman-El Congregation, SPC 397
• Keneseth Israel Reform Congregation (Elkins Park, Pa.), SPC 405
• Temple Adath Israel (Merion, Pa.), SPC 399
• Temple Beth Zion, SPC 398
• Albert Einstein Medical Center South, Photographs, 1895-1935.  19 prints.  Group portraits of personnel, patients and facilities of Mt. Sinai and Jewish Hospital. V10
• Bender, Rose I Photograph, 1939.  1 print. PG 029
• Beth Israel Congregation, SPC 404
• Cavalry Temple, SPC 403
• Congregation Mikveh Israel, SPC 222
• Congregation Rodeph Shalom, SPC 450
• Fine Family Photographs, 1915-1975. 12 prints. PG 033
• Forverts (Forward) Philadelphia Edition Photographs, 1920-1960.  22 prints. PG 040
• Goldstein Family Photograph, ca. 1897.  1 print.  PG 011
• Gratz College Photograph, 1920.  1 print. PG 144
• Hershey, Bernard Photographs, 1984.  2 prints PG 274
• Janowsky, Oscar I. Photograph, n.d.  1 print. PG 246
• Jewish Publication Society Photograph, 1938.  1 print.  PG 145
• Lukas, Edwin  Photographs, 1958-1968.  16 prints.  PG 121
• Paull, Joseph Photographs, 1920-1960.  267 prints.  PG 129
• Portnoff, Alexander Photograph, n.d.  1 print.  PG 285
• Rachman Family Photographs, 1905-1974.  17 prints.  PG 038
• Rakhman, Vitaly Photographs, 1970s.  10 prints.  PG 254
• Rosner Family Photographs, 1900-1970s.  35 prints. PG 078
• Sattinger, Alphonse Photograph, 1971.  1 print. PG 295
• Silverman, Faigel Katz Photographs, 1920-1960.  19 prints.  PG 131
• Solis-Cohen, Jacob, Jr. Photographs, 1923-1949.  36 prints. PG 061
• Southwark School Photographs, 1918.  1 print. PG 273
• Walinsky, Ossip Photographs, 1916-1977.  112 prints. PG 125
• Whiteman/Eisenstadt Cabinet Portraits Photographs, ca. 1900.  45 prints.  PG 109
• Workmen's Circle, Philadelphia District Photographs, 1937-1977.  40 prints.  PG 127
• Zemil-Suttleman Family Photographs, 1890-1950.  32 prints.  PG 094

Two former Balch Institute tenants did not merge HSP: the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center (PJAC) is now at Temple University’s Urban Archives; the Center for Immigration Research (CIR) is at The Battery Conservancy in NYC.  Contact information: PJAC, Urban Archives, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA  19122 (215-204-5750); Center for Castle Garden Immigration,The Battery Conservancy, 1 New York Plaza, New York, NY  10004 (212-344-3491).