New Building related publications: Building fundraising campaign bulletin (circa 1951) and magazine (1946); Turning of the Sod ceremony, September 13, 1959, and Laying of the Cornerstone, June 19, 1960, programs

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The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue Archives via Canadian Jewish Heritage Network (incl. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives)

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1946-1960 (indexed as 1946–1960)

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ArchitectArchitectural DrawingBuilding MaterialDocumentEyeglassesFundraisingJewish CommunityLegal DocumentLetterManPortraitPrintedRabbiReligionSuitSynagogueTagged automatically by a vision model; may contain mistakes.

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The Following Plaques will be PermanentlyInstalled in the New SynagogueSubscribersDonorsBenefactors$100 - $500$500 - $1,000$1,000 - $2,000PatronsSpecial Plaque$2,000 - $5,000$5,000 and overCredit will be given to all those who have donated to our previous campaigns in tabulating total amounts subscribed.Dear Member:SincerelyHARRY COHENShearith Israel--Spanish & Portuguese SynagogueSPECIAL CAMPAIGN BULLETINArchitect's Sketch of your new SynagogueYour Synagogue Needs You!YOUR RABBI'S MESSAGEYou and Your SynagogueWe need a Synagogue building.Give. Influence others to give.You need your Synagogue, and your Synagogue needs you.SOLOMON FRANKI feel greatly honored to have been appointed to the post of chairman of this campaign.It is a privilege for us all to bring once again the oldest Jewish institution in Canada to the forefront in Montreal's Jewish communal life, because of the services it will offer to the community when our Synagogue building and School addition shall be completed.The measure of success attained is entirely in your hands. I feel certain that you all are agreed as to the urgent necessity of building this structure at the earliest possible moment.I am indeed hopeful that you will all support me by giving to the utmost of your ability when called upon.I know that your Synagogue means much to you. I know that you find happiness in the spiritual satisfaction which it gives you.Your interest in your Synagogue indicates your loyalty to your historic tradition. It is your expression that your faith is part of you.Our Synagogue — and incidentally it is the oldest in Canada — is rendering great service. It is the spiritual center of our Community. Our School is a source of pride to everyone.Read automatically; may contain mistakes.

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