Printing Press
Government Issued Papers
United States
Bennett B brought these government- issued papers for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair.
Sidney Reich, Bennett B’s grandfather is a special man. One of the things that Bennett has is his maternal grandfather's discharge papers from the U.S. Army. Bennett learned from these papers that Sidney Reich was born on September 27, 1932, in the Bronx, NY. While Sidney was in the United States Army he earned a Good Conduct medal and, in 1962, just before his thirtieth birthday, he was discharged honorably. Bennett also learned that Sidney got his college degree in business administration. Bennett also has Sidney’s college graduation picture and his army ID card. Another artifact that Bennett has is Sidney’s mother’s naturalization paper. This documents shows that Molly Reich became a U.S. citizen on March 29, 1944.
The R. and b. families cherish these object.
Diary
United States
Adam L brought this diary for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. Adam L’s paternal grandfather, Charles L, wrote in his diary each day. At this time, he lived in San Antonio, Texas. He felt that this was a great way to see what he did on a daily basis. The diary was written in 1962. It is incredible how Adam L can see what his grandfather was like as a little boy at 10 years old. Adam can see what he ate, saw, and how his personality was too. This is something extremely important to the L family.
The L.family cherishes this object.
Certificate of Citizenship
United States
Nava S brought this Certificate of Citizenship that belonged to her paternal great-grandmother for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. Nava’s great-grandmother was born in France, in 1921 when her family fled from Russia, and went to the United States. When they came to America, they landed on Ellis lsland, similar to other immigrants. After arriving in 1923, she moved to Jersey City. On September 24, 1929, she received her citizenship, and this certificate. She married Nava's great grandfather, Macy, in 1947, and they moved to Teaneck together in 1951. The picture on this certificate is updated from later in her life.
The S family cherishes this object because it represented the beginning of our roots in America.
Immigration Documents
United States, Romania and Israel
Isaac K. brought these documents for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. These immigration documents tell the story of two families. The first set once belonged to Isaac’s maternal great grandparents and great-great grandparents. Isaac’s great grandparents immigrated from Poland to Israel after the Holocaust in 1948. They were lucky to survive and move to Israel. Isaac’s great grandfather was a true hero saving the entire family. The second set is Isaac’s great-great grandparents forms from when they immigrated from Romania to New York in 1949.
The Elarat, Hilbert, K., and Latinik famalies cherish these objects.
Cook Book
United States
Lily K brought this recipe book for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. Lily’s maternal great grandmother, Lillian owned this recipe book. It has been in her family since 1960. Lily’s great grandmother wrote it herself and it is Lily’s great grandmother’s own recipes. It is significant to Lily’s family because her great grandmother was a wonderful cook, and everyone loved to come over to eat her amazing dishes. Lily’s family still talks about what an amazing cook she was. Lily’s mother, Laura, never met her great grandmother because she passed away before Lily’s mother was born. Laura remembers looking through the cookbook when she was growing up because it gave her a connection to the grandmother she never met. The family also wanted to keep it so they could remember all of the special things she made for Lily’s grandmother and Lily’s great uncle when they were little. The story behind the recipe book was that Lily’s great grandmother decided to write down her recipes one day, and Lily’s grandmother remembers being there when she was little. She was actually the one who wrote down Lily’s great grandmother's name on the front of the cover. The K. and Perdomo families cherish this object.
The K and Perdomo families cherish this object.
Citizenship Paper
United States
Julia D. brought this citizenship paper for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. This item is important to Julia’s family because it signifies the moment her grandmother became an American citizen. The story is that Julia’s grandmother came from Austria to America when she was three and became a citizen when she was eight. Her parents became citizens and, as a result of that, she then became a citizen.
The D. and S. families cherish this object.
British Passport
Israel
Naomi W. brought this British passport for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. This British passport belonged to Naomi’s maternal great-great grandfather. His name was Yehia Ibrahim Sayyani. He received it in 1934 from the English Government when they ruled over Israel. They gave passports to all of the people who lived in Israel at the time. He used this passport to leave the country and do his job, as a salesman. He traveled to Jordan, Lebanon, England, and Egypt. The L. and W. families cherish this object.
The L. and W. families cherish this object.
Song Book
Hungary
Adley U brought this book of songs for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. This music book is from Budapest, Hungary. The date of publication was in 1884. It belonged to Adley’s paternal great grandmother, Eva Reiner U. It is significant because she didn’t bring many mementos of life growing up in Hungary with her when she traveled to Morocco. This book is a memory of a life that doesn't exist anymore. She was learning music as well as drawing. She particularly liked fashion drawing (see what's sketched on the inside cover). Adley’s great grandmother never graduated because in her last year of high school in 1939, her father had the wisdom to leave Hungary during World War II. Adley’s great grandmother was 18 when she left. Her family went to Tangier in Morocco and then to Canada. Budapest was a very sophisticated city, and the Jewish people were very major contributors to Hungarian life. Eva’s father was in the choir in the Doheny Street Temple. This shul still exists and can seat over 2000 people. The book is Hebrew songs set to music for Tefillah like Lecha Dod, Aleynu, and Hallel.
The U and Reiner families cherish this object.
Diary
England, Israel
Henry W brought this diary for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. Henry W’s great grandfather, Yehuda Avner, had a diary. In the diary he wrote about his life before Israel became a country, and his role in the War of Independence. He began to write it in Manchester, England in 1947, and then ended it in the newly declared State of Israel in May of 1948. The diary describes his journey from England while leaving his family and his sick mother behind at the young age of 17. When he got to what was then called Palestine, he joined the Hagana and was part of many battles. One interesting story in the diary is when Henry’s great grandfather writes about how he and his friends were taking bets on what the new Jewish country would be named.
The Sable and W families cherish this object.
Document
United States
Adam Z brought these documents for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. Adam’s paternal great grandfather, Sam Z, kept several documents from the World War II. He joined the military in 1942 and served until 1944. One of the documents is a medical form that includes all of Sam Z's injuries during his service. Another document lists Sam Z's personal information such as his birth date, age, and what family he was from. Also, the Z family has personal letters from President Harry S. Truman and Air Force commanding general Harry H. Arnold thanking Sam Z for his service.
The Z family cherishes these objects.
Pictures
Canada
Levi S. brought these pictures for the 2019 Moriah School Heritage Fair. Levi’s maternal great-great-great grandmother Sarah, great-great grandmother Ethel, and his great grandmother Anne took these pictures together. These pictures were taken all in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1910, 1913, and 1932. This family originally lived in San Francisco, California, but, a month after Levi’s great grandmother Anne was born on March 18, 1906, they had to move to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada because of the San Francisco fire and earthquake. After these two events, they decided to leave California.
The Hartstein and S families cherish these objects.
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