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Herzl-Ner Tamid photograph collection, 1925-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation (Mercer Island, Wash.)
- Title
- Herzl-Ner Tamid photograph collection
- Dates
- 1925-1970 (inclusive)19251970
- Quantity
- 38 photographic prints (1 box) ; sizes vary
- Collection Number
- PH0906
- Summary
- Photographs of Congregation of the Herzl-Ner Tamid Jewish synagogue in Seattle, Washington
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation of Seattle, originally called Herzl’s congregation, was named after Theodore Herzl (1860-1904), founder of the World Zionist Organization. It incorporated on September 16, 1906. Until 1970, the congregation was located in Seattle's Central Area. Originally an Orthodox Sephardic synagogue, Herzl voted to modernize in 1929, joining the middle of Judaism's three major branches -- Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed. In the late 1960s, the congregation decided to move to Mercer Island, in Lake Washington, and to merge with the Ner Tamid Conservative congregation. In the early twenty-first century, Herzl-Ner Tamid is the largest and oldest Conservative congregation in Seattle, and conducts traditional services with modern adaptations. (HistoryLink.org).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes the dedication of Herzl synagogue, moving of the scrolls to new Herzl synagogue, installation activities, Herzl basketball teams including Church League City Champion team, Sunday school groups, group at Herzl camp, and portraits of members and leaders of the congregation.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Custodial History
Collected by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.
Acquisition Information
Donors: Lew Weiner; May, 1982 (26 photographs). Sidney Weiner; September, 2011 (6 photographs).
Processing Note
Processed by Don Romero, 2011.
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Herzl Conservative Congregation Records (Manuscript Collection 2102) and Sidney Nathan Weiner Papers (Mss Coll 5438)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Herzl-Ner TamidReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Portraits including Lew Weiner and
Rabbi Joseph Frankel, Ner Tamid synagogue, and installation
activities
Twelve photographs.
|
1959, 1970, undated |
| 1/2 | Portraits including Susie Michael Friedman and Maurice
Friedman, Sunday school group, and group at Herzl camp
Seven photographs.
|
1934, undated |
| 1/3 | School groups in synagogue,Tree
of Life painting or tapestry, Kiddush at graduation, graduating
class
Includes Rabbi Abrams and Rabbi Corson.
Seven photographs.
|
1955, 1959, circa 1960s, 1966, 1967 |
| 1/4 | Dedication of Herzl synagogue (2 copies), moving of
the scrolls to new Herzl synagogue, and congregation group on steps, Herzl
Congregation building
Nine photographs.
|
1925 - 1948 |
| 1/5 | Herzl basketball teams
Includes 1955-56 Church League City Champion team (2
copies).
Four photographs.
|
circa 1950s |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Conservative Judaism--Washington (State)--Mercer Island
Corporate Names
- Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation (Mercer Island, Wash.)--Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
