Aron Museum

Founding Members: Joseph & Anna Aron, Rabbi Dr. H.J. Stern, Samuel R. Wechster

On May 22, 1953 the late Anna & Josef Aron, inspired and encouraged by the late Rabbi Harry J. Stern,
presented a showcase and five Jewish ceremonial art objects to the temple:
    •    Silver Chunukah Menorah from the Rothschild family collection. Frankfurt, Germany late 19th century
    •    Silver Passover Seder Tray from Vienna, Austria 1866
    •    Silver Double Circumcision Cup, inscribed "Cup of Mezizah" from Germany, 19th century
    •    Two Silver Amulets with Kabbalistic inscriptions in  Aramaic relating to childbirth, blessings
         for the health of mother and child, to ward off the Evil Eye, spirits and disease. Kurdistan, 19th century.
                  
Thanks to continued support from the Aron Legacy, the generosity of the Maurice Pollack Family Foundation,
the Violet Bercovitch Fund and other Temple members and friends, the Museum is one of the important collections
of Judaica in Canadian synagogues.