Jerome and Dorothy Becker photograph collection, approximately 1940-1990
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Becker, Jerome
- Title
- Jerome and Dorothy Becker photograph collection
- Dates
- approximately 1940-1990 (inclusive)19401989
- Quantity
- 2 folders (43 photographs, 19 slides, 75 negatives, and 2 contact sheets)
- Collection Number
- PH Coll 1564
- Summary
- Photographs, slides, and negatives of classes, groups, and activities at Congregation Beth Shalom, Herzl Conservative Congregation, Herzl-Ner Tamic Conservative Congregation, and other Jewish organizations in which Jerome and Dorothy Becker were involved
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Jewish community leaders Dorothy and Jerome Becker were founding members (1968) of Congregation Beth Shalom, a Conservative Jewish synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of America. Both Dorothy and Jerome served as president of the Congregation (Jerome from approximately 1970 until 1972 and Dorothy from approximately 1977 until 1980). Jerome was also vice-president 1969-1970 and treasurer, around 1968 and 1982. Dorothy was a member of the board of directors approximately 1982 and approximately 1989, served as president of the Beth Shalom Sisterhood approximately 1972, and as vice-president--administration of the Pacific Northwest Branch of the Women's League For Conservative Judaism from around 1969 to 1970.
Historical Background
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation was formed by the merger of Herzl Conservative Congregation and Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation in 1970. The new congregation relocated from the Central District to Mercer Island, Washington.
Content Description
Images of synagogue activities including fundraising events, the celebration of Jewish holidays, religious school activities, and members of Herzl Conservative Congregation, Herzl-Ner Talmud Congregation and Congregation Beth Shalom.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries but not all materials were made by creator.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in 4 series.
- Congregation Herzl
- Congregation Beth Shalom
- Camp Brotherhood
- Congregation Beth Shalom, Encino, California
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Congregation Herzl
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Description: Congregation Herzl confirmation classGerold Walters, Seattle (photographer)
The members are listed in accompanying material as back row, left to right: Sylvia Stain, Marvin Rifkin. Jack Sherman, Alan Dentsch, Eugene Peasz, Jerry Becker, Ed Lewis, Zyndell Berliner, Adelyne Masin. Front row: Lorna Cohn, Marilyn Siegal, [no first name] Bensussen, Sylvia Kogin, Rabbi Langh, Phyllis Masin, unidentified, Clair Boonov, unidentified.
Dates: 1940Container: Folder 1, Item 1 -
Description: Congregation Herzl confirmation classGeorge August, Seattle (photographer)Dates: between 1960 and 1970?Container: Folder 1, Item 2
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Description: Religious school teachers and studentsGerold Walters, Seattle (photographer)Dates: between 1930 and 1950?Container: Folder 1, Item 3
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Description: Congregation Herzl Board
The members are identified in accompanying material as Harry J. Cohn, Norman Migdal, Aaron Maslan, Bert Klatzker, Perry Levinson, Ben Maslan, Boris Merport, Joe Dwoskin, Barney Gladstein, Ludwig Stern, Meyer Grashin, Rabbi Abba [Abrahms], Abe Silver, Harry 'Capt" Schwartz, Jack Pinchev, Leo Meltzeer, Morrie Levin, Ernie Steifel, Harry Friedman, Jack Kremen, Jules Berger, Jack Farber, Ed Glazer, Sid Nelson, Jerry Becker, and Jack Berch.
Dates: 1960Container: Folder 1, Item 4
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Congregation Beth Shalom
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Ceremonial and sacred objects
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Description: Mezuzah ceremony
Written on verso: R' Moshe Pomerantz HNT, R' Zev Solomon, Vancouver, Jerry Becker, Pres. CBS.
Identification refers to Rabbi Moshe Pomerantz from Herzl-Ner Tamud Conservative Congregation, Rabbi Zev Solomon, Vancouver, and Jerry Becker, president of Congregation Beth Shalom.
The mezuzah is small scroll of parchment on which are written biblical passages. The scroll is encased in a protective covering. The mezuzah is affixed to the exterior and interior door frames of a building.
Dates: 1970Container: Folder 1, Item 5 -
Description: Yahrzeit plaque
The plaque commemorates the death of a member of the congregation.
Dates: 1978Container: Folder 1, Item 6
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Members of the Congregation
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Description: Jerome Becker, PresidentDates: between 1970 and 1972Container: Folder 1, Item 7
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Description: Goldie Stampfer, Dorothy Becker, Helen Sussman
Written on verso: Helen Sussman - Past Nat'l President. Pic. belongs to Dorothy Becker.
Helen Sussman was president of the National Organization of Conservative Sisterhoods, 1954-1958 [now Women's League for Conservative Judaism].
Dates: 1972Container: Folder 1, Item 8 -
Description: Dorothy Becker preparing food in synagogue kitchenDates: 1978Container: Folder 1, Item 9
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Description: Leslie Miller and Murray Guterson in synagogue kitchenDates: 1978Container: Folder 1, Item 10
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Description: Joel Grossman, Rabbi Ira Stone and Kenn Weinberg at Rabbi Stone's installation dinnerDates: November 1979Container: Folder 1, Item 11
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Description: Jerry Birch with Alberta and Ken Weinberg at Rabbi Stone's installation dinnerDates: November 1979Container: Folder 1, Item 12
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Description: Jerry Birch, Millie Birch and Edith Horn at Rabbi Stone's installation dinnerDates: November 1979Container: Folder 1, Item 13
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Description: Men and women setting up tables
Written on verso: Rabbis Installation Dinner.
Dates: November 1979Container: Folder 1, Item 14 -
Description: Murray, Allen, and Frances Finkelstein preparing food in the synagogue kitchenDates: 1981Container: Folder 1, Item 15
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Description: Richard Dubey and young boy sitting on a sofaDates: 1986?Container: Folder 1, Item 16
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Description: Banquet: 2 photographic contact sheets
63 images
Possibly made by R. Metzger, Richland, Washington.
Dates: between 1970 and 1990Container: Folder 1, Item 17-18
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Food Fairs
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Description: Carl and Marion Katz holding infant, Rebecca, at Food FairDates: 1973Container: Folder 1, Item 19
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Description: People at Food Fair at University Unitarian Church
7 slides
Dates: 1973?Container: Folder 1, Item 20-26 -
Description: People at Food Fair at University Unitarian Church
12 slides
Dates: 1977Container: Folder 1, Item 27-38 -
Description: People buying food at Food FairDates: 1981Container: Folder 1, Item 39
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Description: Ruth Becker, Ellen Friedman holding an infant, Jeffrey, and Dorothy Becker at a food fair
Written on verso: Ruth, Nana & Jeffrey, Dodi, at the Food Fair Mar. 81.
Dates: March, 1981Container: Folder 1, Item 40 -
Description: Allen Gown, Miriam Isaac and Mildred Rosenbaum at Food Fair
Written on verso: Last Food Fair.
Dates: 1982Container: Folder 1, Item 41
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Religious School Activities
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Description: Three children preparing challah in the synagogue kitchenDates: 1980Container: Folder 1, Item 42
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Description: Lucy Varon with a tray of unbaked challah and a young boyDates: 1988Container: Folder 1, Item 43
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Description: Class meeting in the synagogue libraryDates: January 1, 1989Container: Folder 1, Item 44
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Description: Religious school classroom with students and teachersDates: January 1, 1989Container: Folder 1, Item 45-46
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Description: Young students holding crafts to celebrate Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah marks the completion of the annual Torah-reading cycle by reading the last verses in Deuteronomy and the first verses of Genesis.
Dates: between 1970 and 1990Container: Folder 1, Item 47 -
Description: Children learning about the symbols of Sukkot, Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth Shalom
The symbols are the etrog, a citron, represented by a lemon, and the fronds of a date palm.
Written on the verso: JCC at Beth Shalom
Dates: 1987?Container: Folder 1, Item 48 -
Description: Children celebrating Hanukkah wearing candle headdressesDates: between 1970 and 1990Container: Folder 1, Item 49
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Description: Young children at Camp Kef, Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth Shalom
Written on versa: Camp Kef 1988 "Synagogue." JCC at Beth Shalom.
Camp Kef is a program of Jewish activities for young children.
Dates: 1988Container: Folder 1, Item 50
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Synagogue Activities
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Description: Steve Benn at Synagogue Latke partyDates: December 1980Container: Folder 2, Item 51
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Description: Rainier Brewery party
This is a print-out of a scan of 12 negatives on three strips, to serve as a contact sheet.
Dates: 1981Container: Folder 2, Item 52 -
Description: Men, women and children dressed in costumes to celebrate Purim
Written on verso: D. Becker. Purim 1983. Jeanie and Mickey Eisenberg.
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the defeat of Haman's plot to massacre the Jews as recorded in the book of Esther.
Dates: 1983Container: Folder 2, Item 53 -
Description: Men and women with softball gearDates: 1983Container: Folder 2, Item 54
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Description: Shirtless man playing softball
Written on verso: Winner of Sportsman Award.
Dates: 1984Container: Folder 2, Item 55 -
Description: Rabbi Ira Stone at Synagogue auctionDates: 1984Container: Folder 2, Item 56
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Description: Images of adult and child in the snow; fundraising auction
This is a print-out of a scan of color negatives. Negative frames 1 to 9 are scenes of an adult and child in the snow. Negative frames 10 to 24 are of a fund raising auction.
Dates: 1989Container: Folder 2, Item 57a-b -
Description: Five bottles of liquor on lace-covered table with a sign "Haman (Rules)"
Purim celebration.
Dates: 1985?Container: Folder 2, Item 58 -
Description: Adult and child with faces painted to celebrate PurimDates: 1985Container: Folder 2, Item 59
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Construction of new addition
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Description: Images of building addition site
This is a print-out of a scan of 12 negatives, to serve as a contact sheet.
Dates: 1989Container: Folder 2, Item 60 -
Description: Images of groundbreaking ceremonies for building addition
This is a print-out of a scan of 24 negatives, to serve as a contact sheet.
Dates: 1989Container: Folder 2, Item 61 -
Description: Gail Shapiro with a bottle of champagne at construction site
PMT (Photo Mechanical Transfer) with half-tone screen print of photograph.
Dates: 1983Container: Folder 2, Item 62 -
Description: Framing for building additionDates: 1984Container: Folder 2, Item 63
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Description: Unfinished muralDates: May 1983Container: Folder 2, Item 64
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Description: Janet Heinech, librarian, shelving booksDates: 1987Container: Folder 2, Item 65
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Description: Soening Taing, custodian, moving a piece of furniture with a helper outside the buildingDates: 1987Container: Folder 2, Item 66
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Description: Images of celebration
This is a print-out of a scan of 19 negatives, to act as a contact sheet.
Dates: between 1980 and 1990Container: Folder 2, Item 67
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Camp Brotherhood
Camp Brotherhood in Mt. Vernon, Washington is a retreat facility where people from different faiths, ethnic and racial backgrounds come together and to learn from one another.
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Description: Group of people at Camp Brotherhood
Written on verso: Intro. [Introduction] to Judaism Retreat at Camp Brotherhood.
Dates: between 1960 and 1990?Container: Folder 2, Item 68
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Congregation Beth Shalom, Encino, California
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Description: Three men (Ernest R. Stiefel third from left) and a woman displaying the Solomon Schecter Award
The Solomon Schecter Award is given by The United Synagogues of America for meritorious contributions to Jewish congregational life.
Ernest R. Stiefel was President of Congregation Beth Shalom, Seattle.
Dates: between 1960 and 1970Container: Folder 2, Item 69
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Photographs--Specimens
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Becker, Dorothy--Archives
- Becker, Jerome--Archives
Corporate Names
- Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
- Herzl Conservative Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Becker, Dorothy (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (creator)
