Godspell

Among the photos included in a recent acquisition from the Salsberg family is this cast photo from the Royal Alexander Theatre’s 1972 production of Godspell starring Gerry Salsberg (lower right). Pictured, from left, are: Jayne Eastwood, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Avril Chown, Derek McGrath, [unidentified], Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Gerry Salsberg and Rudy Webb. 

From the Archives: (Wo)Men of England

The Ladies’ Auxiliary group of the Hebrew Men of England (Londoner Shul) was established in 1918. In addition to “dispensing charity wherever necessary and of doing beneficial work,” they organized a religious school for the Jewish children of Toronto in conjunction with Holy Blossom Synagogue’s Sisterhood.

From The Archives: Family Outing

The Smith family seated in their car at Poplar Hill, Port Credit, Ont., circa 1916. Pictured, from left, Hyman Smith, Reuben Smith (driving), Rose Smith Pullan, Harry Pullan, Sarah Smith and Nathan Smith.

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