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Jewish Western Bulletin fonds British Columbia
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Portrait of Alan Tapper

Photograph depicts a passport photograph of Alan Tapper.
On verso: "Photo taken May 27 1987. 2064 W. 41st Ave. Vancouver BC. I certify this to be a true photograph of... Nov. 10/88. Jack Miener."

Group on stage

Photograph depicts unidentified people standing on a stage at an unidentified event.

Eddie Cantor Opens Old Folks Home

Photograph depicts (l-r) an unidentified woman, Hirch Herman, Ida Cantor, Eddie Cantor, Mr. Shine, and an unidentified woman. Written on the verso: "J. S. Finkleman. Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th. Mr. [Shine] R of Eddie Cantor. 54083-8."
Caption from the JWB July 26, 1946: A shiny gold key is fitted into the lock of the Home here by the celebrated comedian, Eddie Cantor. On the left is his wife, Ida, and Hirch Herman, who paid $2,000 for the honor of presenting the key to Mr. Cantor. The money was part of $10,000 which Mr. Cantor helped gather during his two-week stay here.
The photograph's title is taken from the article title.
The Jewish Home for the Aged was incorporated under the auspices of the Jewish Men's Cultural Club and the Ladies' Auxiliary. The Home was located at West 13th Avenue.

B'nai B'rith singing degree team in costume

Photograph depicts "Historical photo of the Second Singing Degree Team of B'nai B'rith, which was organized in 1929 and included, from left to right: Sam Hayman, S. Brail, J. B. Jaffe, Jules Ablowitz, Ben Rose and M. Goldsmith. A newly organized Singing Degree Team is scheduled to make its first appearance on Monday, January 21 when 100 new members will be officially initiated into Vancouver B'nai B'rith lodges at a dinner in the Centre auditorium." (Caption from 1963 JWB).

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