Press Reports relating to the Darlington Jewish Community
Part 3 — 1940-1961
Compiled by
Harold Pollins
Information within square brackets is from the
compiler
Jewish Chronicle, 5 January 1940, page 4
On 27 December 1939 Harold Albert Musgrave aged 24 was killed in a
motor accident as a result of which his brother Stanley Richard
Musgrave age 20 died on 30 December. Mourned by parents and sister
Flora. 51 Victoria Road, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 5 January 1940, page 6
Harold and Stanley Musgrave -
Obituary.
Accident during blackout when a car in which they were
travelling collided with a lorry. Passengers Alfred Marks, Flora
Marks, and Cyril Ezra were seriously injured.
Father was until recently president of the congregation. Harold was in
business with his father, Stanley was student at St Bartholomew’s
Hospital. London. Both took keen interest in communal affairs.
Jewish Chronicle, 8 March 1940, page 1
Death on 26 February at 8 Hargreave Terrace, Darlington, of Adam David
Raphael, father of Samuel, Max and Florrie.
[Death. Abraham D. Raphael March 1940 aged 83 Darlington 10a 62].
Jewish Chronicle, 5 April 1940, page 25
Rev S. Barron addressed the Trinity Youth Fellowship League on the
subject of Judaism.
Jewish Chronicle, 28 June 1940, page 25
Engagement. Annie, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A. S. Goldberg of
Liverpool to Rev Shalom Barron, son of the late Mr and Mrs M. Barron,
51 Victoria Road, Darlington.
[Marriage. Simon Barron September 1940 Liverpool S 8b 765 //Annie Goldberg]
Jewish Chronicle, 6 September 1940, page 4
Tombstones for Harold and Stanley Musgrave will be consecrated on 15 September at Darlington West Cemetery. 51 Victoria Road, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 27 September 1940, New Year Greetings [page obscured]
Mr and Mrs J. Raphael and daughter, Ivy House, Darlington, present
address. 35 Llewellyn Road, Colwyn Bay.
Release from internment authorised (no date)
Paul Wallach born 1 February 1878 Berlin
Address: Wendyholme, Briar Walk, Blackwell, Darlington
Normal occupation: Official Receiver in Bankruptcy
Occupation prior to internment: Director firm of button manufacturers.
Jewish Chronicle, 22 November 1940, page 14
‘Mentor’ Memorial Fund for the Kiddies. ‘J.R.’ Darlington, Yahrzeit
gift, 7s 6d. Ernie Barnett, Darlington, 2s 6d.
Jewish Chronicle, 6 December 1940, page 14
Annual Meeting. President, S. Raphael. Presented on behalf of members
a silver cup, suitably engraved, to the minister, Rev S. Barron on his
marriage.
Jewish Chronicle, 20 December 1940, page 3
Engagement. Anita, only daughter of Mrs Florence Cailler of
Darlington to Corporal John Jay Harris, only son of Mrs Kate Harris of
Liverpool.
[Marriage. John J. Harris June 1941 Darlington 10a 135//Annie Cailler]
Jewish Chronicle, 10 January 1941, page 13
Many Jewish soldiers of the allied armies attended a service at ‘The
Poplars’, Darlington, at the invitation of the Darlington Hebrew
Congregation.
Jewish Chronicle, 17 January 1941, page 14
Annual meeting. Elected: F. Rachkind, President; H. Prag, Treasurer
and Secretary; B. Keetz(sic) and G. Routledge, Auditors; A. Richardson,
H. Raphael, M. Musgrave, and S. Abrahams, Committee.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 January 1941, page 13
Engagement. Youngest son of Mr and Mrs Paul Wallach, ‘Wendyholme’,
Brian Walls, Darlington, to Margot, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Plaut, NW2, at present at ‘Park House, Henley-on-Thames.
[Marriage. Henry Wallach June 1941 Hampstead 1a 1449//Margot Plaut]
Jewish Chronicle, 7 February 1941, page 13
A large party of soldiers from the Pioneer Corps was entertained to
tea and concert organised by the newly-formed Darlington Jewish
Ladies’ Guild of which Mrs F. Rachkind is President, Mrs M. Musgrave
Treasurer, and Miss F. Musgrave, Hon Sec.
A knitting circle has also been formed.
Jewish Chronicle, 28 February 1941, page 18
At ‘The Poplars’ last week Mr Charles Gillis of Sunderland gave an
address on ‘The Situation in Palestine’ illustrated by films.
Jewish Chronicle, 7 March 1941, page 2
Death of Sarah Abrahams in Bournemouth, late of Plaistow, mourned by,
inter alia, sister Jenny Musgrave and brother-in-law, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 4 April 1941, page 16
S. Barron lectured recently to the Conscliffe Road Methodists and
the Stockton Brotherhood.
Letter of appreciation from an officer of the Pioneer Corps following
the social which the Ladies’ Guild recently provided.
Jewish Chronicle, 23 April 1941, page 14
Through the efforts of Pte Berliner and Rev S. Barron a
communal Seder was arranged for the Jewish members of the Pioneeer Corps, some
with wives. The Mayor and his wife and thecompany’s officers attended the first
night.
Jewish Chronicle, 16 May 1941, page 16
At a public meeting in aid of the Polish Jewish Refugee Fund a
committee was formed comprisingF. Rachkind (President of the
congregation) as chairman, H. Prag, Treasurer, and Rev S. Barron,
B. Kletz, and H. Raphael.
Jewish Chronicle, 11 July 1941, page 16
A Young Zionist Society has been formed. Elected: Rev S. Barron,
President; Miss Olga Jackson, Chairman, Miss Sonia Jackson 33 Bracken
Road, Darlington, Secretary. Meetings will be held in the Shool rooms
every Monday at 7.30. The male members are almost entirely soldiers.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 July 1941, page 15
Engagement. Hyman, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Max Raphael of
Darlington, now of 89 The Ridgeway, Golders Green, and Yetta, eldest
daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Kahn of 36 Wellington Court, St John’s Wood.
Jewish Chronicle, 1 August 1941, page 2
Forthcoming marriage. Mr F. Biermann of London and Miss Anne Hyams, 6 Oakdene
Road, Darlington to be solemnised at the Darlington synagogue
on 6 August.
[Marriage. Fritz R. Biermann September 1941 Darlington 10a 125//Annie Hyams]
Jewish Chronicle, 29 August 1941, page 13
Darlington Young Zionist Society. First dance, in aid of the JNF
Victory Campaign, music
to be provided by the Pioneer Corps band, will be held in the Masonic
Hall, Archer Street.
Jewish Chronicle, 5 September 1941, page 16
Oneg Shabbat was inaugurated by Rev S. Barron some months ago,
composed almost entirely of soldiers.
Jewish Chronicle, 17 October 1941, page 14
Councillor Barnett Jackson has accepted nomination to be Darlington’s
Mayor in the coming year. He is a member of Jesmond Hebrew
Congregation, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Jewish Chronicle, 2 January 1942, page 13
Engagement. Fred Peter Kalkstein, son of Mrs Kalkstein and the late Mr M. Kalkstein of
Blackwell House, Briar Walk, Darlington, to Anne, daughter of Mr and
Mrs John Lee, NW4.
[Marriage. Anne Lee March 1942 Marylebone 1a 1137//Fritz Kalkstein]
Jewish Chronicle, 16 January 1942, page 16
Bro Samson Abrahams installed as Worshipful Master of Restoration
Lodge No. 111. First Jewish Worshipful Master. Until his resignation
last year had been Hon Sec of Darlington Hebrew Congregation for over
13 years and is still Registrar for Marriages.
Jewish Chronicle, 30 January 1942, page 14
Zionist meeting attended by members of the Pioneer Corps.
Jewish Chronicle, 27 February 1942, page 14
Film, ‘Homeland in the Making’, shown at the Repertory Theatre,
organised by Darlington Young Zionists. Proceeds to the Mayor’s Funds
and Palestine refugee settlements.
Jewish Chronicle, 13 March 1942, page 3
Rev S. Barron lectured to Toc H on ‘Jewish Question Today’.
At a social organised by the Ladies’ Guild prizes were awarded to the
children of the Classes by F. Rachkind, President, who quoted the
report of the report by Rabbi Miller of Middlesbrough who has examined
the children, referring to Rev S. Barron’s efforts
and the satisfactory results.
Jewish Chronicle, 15 May 1942, page 1
Engagement. Cyril Kaufman ARIBA, only son of Mr and Mrs Nathan
Kaufman of London NW2, to Pamela, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry
Prag of 34 Elton Road, Darlington.
[Marriage. Israel Kaufman December 1942 Paddington 1a 177//Pamela P. Prag]
Jewish Chronicle, 29 May 1942, page 4
Bishop Auckland Hebrew Congregation Religion Classes for children
in the district, directed by Rev S. Barron of Darlington (by courtesy
of Darlington congregation) are now being held at the Lightfoot
Institute, Bishop Auckland. Secretary, 2 Clarence Street, Bishop
Auckland.
Jewish Chronicle, 31 July 1942, page 10
Rev S. Barron recently addressed a women’s meeting of the Lanchester
Methodist Church on ‘Palestine and the Jew’.
Jewish Chronicle, 13 November 1942, page 1
The Mayor of Darlington, Councillor Barnett Jackson, has been elected
for another year as Mayor.
Jewish Chronicle, 11 December 1942, page 11
A Zionist Society has been formed. Sol Abrahams, Chairman, H. Raphael,
Treasurer, Rev S. Barron, 14 Moorlands Road, Secretary.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 December 1942, page 10
Annual meeting of congregation. Elected: F. Rachkind, President, G. E. Routledge,
Secretary, S. Jackson, Treasurer, B. Kletz and S Norman
Auditors.
Jewish Chronicle, 5 February 1943, page 11
Marriage of Pte Eric Cahn, son of Mr and Mrs Siegmund Cahn of Hamburg, and
Olga, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Jackson (formerly Jockelson)
of 13 Bracken Road, Darlington, will be held at the Imperial Hotel,
Darlington, on 17 February.
[Marriage. Erich Cahn March 1943 Darlington 10a 73//Olga Jackson]
Jewish Chronicle, 19 February 1943, page 14, Young Israel
Marriage of Pte Eric Cahn, son of Mr and Mrs Siegmund Cahn of Hamburg, and
Olga, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Jackson (formerly
Jockelson) of 13 Bracken Road, Darlington, will be held at the Imperial Hotel,
Darlington, on 17 February.
[Marriage. Erich Cahn March 1943
Darlington 10a 73//Olga Jackson]
Jewish Chronicle, 19 February 1943, page 14, Young Israel
Mentioned. A. Destor, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 19 February 1943, page 3
Marriage of Nathan only son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Rayman of Birmingham,
to Miriam, daughter of Max Behrman of Barnard Castle and Sunderland
will be solemnised at
Darlington Synagogue on 28 February.
[Marriage. Nathan Rayman March 1943 Darlington 10a 7s//Miriam Behrman]
Jewish Chronicle, 23 July 1943, page 10
Annual meeting of Zionist Society. Elected: Samson Abrahams,
President, Sol Abrahams, Chairman, H. Raphael, Treasurer, and
Rev S. Barron , Hon Sec.
Jewish Chronicle, 30 July 1943, page 10
H. Raphael recently elected President of Darlington Liberal Party.
Jewish Chronicle, 6 August 1943, page 3
Marriage of Edward M. Benson, Glasgow, and Beryl Kletz, 6 Oakdene ,
Darlington, will be solemnised at the Imperial Hotel, Darlington, on
18 August.
[Marriage. Edward M. Benson September 1943 Darlington 10a 85//Beryl Kletz].
Jewish Chronicle, 6 August 1943, page 3
Marriage of Edward M. Benson, Glasgow, and Beryl Kletz, 6 Oakdene ,
Darlington, will be solemnised at the Imperial Hotel, Darlington, on
18 August.
[Marriage. Edward M. Benson September 1943 Darlington 10a 85//Beryl Kletz].
Jewish Chronicle, 13 August 1943, page 10
Rev Dr B. Joseph CF and Rev S. Barron conducted a service at the
synagogue recently for Jewish members of the Forces. The men were
afterwards entertained to tea by the Ladies’ Guild.
Jewish Chronicle, 14 January 1944, page 10
Zionist social recently to raise funds for the Darlington avenue of
trees and to bid farewell to Rev S. Barron a founder of the Society.
A brains trust was held with Mr A. Friede of Bishop Auckland as
question master and the company of Rabbi L. Miller, and Revs S. Turtledove
and S. Barron.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 February 1944, page 16
David Freeman is Darlington’s representative at the Board of Deputies.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 March 1944, page 13
The Jewish Ladies’ Guild sent to the Youth Aliyah Fund of the
Federation of Women Zionists £75, the proceeds of a number of dances.
Jewish Chronicle, 21 April 1944, page 13
Mr Raymond Woolf of Newcastle upon Tyne addressed the Zionist Society
on ‘My Impressions of the recent E.Z.F Conference’.
Jewish Chronicle, 28 April 1944, page 4
Chazan, Shochet and teacher required. Apply to Hon Sec, G. Routledge,
134 Willow Road, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 August 1944, page 4
Wanted for 3 days High Festivals, a Baal Tefila, Baal Koach and Baal
Tokeah for Darlington. Hon Sec, 134 Willow Road, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 12 January 1945, page 3
Death of Ethel nee Levey on 2 January after long illness, wife of
George E. Routledge,
134 Willow Road, Darlington, and daughter of the late Moses and Pauline Levey,
of Newcastle upon Tyne.
[Death. Ethel M. Routledge March 1945 aged 68 Durham SE 2a 885]
Jewish Chronicle, 19 January 1945, page 13
After 13 years as Chazzan, Shohet and Mohel in the
Swansea Beth Hamedrash
Rev M. Schwarz is leaving to take up a position in Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 2 February 1945, page 10
Rev Marcus Schwarz has assumed his duties in Darlington.
At recent annual meeting of the congregation elected: Samson Abrahams,
President and Treasurer, and G. E. Routledge, Hon Sec.
Jewish Chronicle, 8 June 1945, page 12
Two volumes of Kol Bo were presented by Mr and Mrs Samuel Raphael to the
congregation before leaving for Liverpool. The congregation presented Mr Raphael
with a Kiddush cup in appreciation of services as president and trustee.
Jewish Chronicle, 13 July 1945, page 12
Annual meeting of Zionist Society. Elected: H. Raphael, President and Treasurer,
and S. Abrahams as Chairman. Successful year reported as did the JNF Commission.
Elected members of the Commission: Mesdames R. Abrahams, B. Raphael,
and F. Schwarz.
Jewish Chronicle, 27 July 1945, page 11
Silver wedding. on 4 August 1920 at Darlington by Rev B. Hyams, Harry Raphael
to Betty Greenberg of Glasgow ‘At Home’, “Gleneagles”, Abbey Road, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 10 August 1945, page 11
Marriage. Benjamin youngest son of the late Maurice Auerbach and Mrs Auerbach of
Barrow-in-Furness and Sonia youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Jackson
(formerly Jockelson) of 33 Bracken Road, Darlington, at the
synagogue, Darlington, on 22 August.
[Marriage. Benjamin Auerbach September 1945 Darlington 10a 119// Sonia Jackson]
Jewish Chronicle, 10 August 1945, page 3
Birth. On 2 August to Mr and Mrs F. Bierman(sic) (nee Anne Hyams), a son,
David Julius, 6 Oakdene Avenue, Darlington
[Birth. David J. Biermann(sic) September 1945 Darlington 10a 37. Mother Hyams]
Jewish Chronicle, 7 September 1945, page 4
New Year Greetings. Mr and Mrs S. Raphael and daughter Liverpool (late
of Darlington).
Jewish Chronicle, 7 September 1945, page 20 Young Israel
Mention of Marion Rosenberg, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 12 October 1945, page 13
Mr and Mrs Musgrave presented to congregation a velvet Sefer Torah
mantle from Canada by an airman Cpl A. Smaller to show his appreciation
of hospitality extended by Mr and Mrs Musgrave and the congregation..
Jewish Chronicle, 2 November 1945, page 1
Reference to RSM John J. Harris RAMC whose home is in Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 21 December 1945, page 14
Silver Wedding. At the Old Hebrew Synagogue, Hull, on 27 December 1920
of Fred Rachkind of Darlington and Jeanette Rosen only daughter of
the late Mr and Mrs Calmen Rosen of Hull. 19 Elton Road, Darlington..
Jewish Chronicle, 21 December 1945, page 13
Rev M. Isaacs of Stoke on Trent has received call to take up ministry
in Massachussetts. After study his first appointment was to Darlington
which he left in 1933 for Stoke.
Jewish Chronicle, 22 March 1946, page 4
WANTED. Chazan, Shochet and Teacher. Commencing salary £5.10s per week
and house available. President Samson Abrahams, 25 Manor Road,
Darlington..
Jewish Chronicle, 26 April 1946, page 12
Mr S. Phillips, chairman of the North-Eastern Regional Zionist
Council, addressed the Darlington Zionist Society on ‘The Palestine
Political Situation’.
Jewish Chronicle, 13 September 1946, page 7
Engagement. Harry Rachkind LDS, RCS Eng, only son of Mr and Mrs F. Rachkind, 19
of Elton Road, Darlington, to Joyce Barbara, only
daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Ginsberg,
Leeds.
[Marriage. Harry Rachkind December 1967 Leeds 2c 955//Joyce B. Ginsberg]
Jewish Chronicle, 25 October 1946, page 7
A son, Valentine Mark, was born on 15 October to Betty, nee Valentine,
wife of Raymond Herman, of ‘Tregenna’, 14 Damesmoor Avenue,
Darlington.
[Birth. Valentine M. Herman December 1946 Darlington 1a 322. Mother Valentine]
Jewish Chronicle, 3 January 1947, page 15
Annual meeting of congregation. Elected: A. Richardson, President, F. P. Kalkstein,
Treasurer, S. Rosenberg, Secretary.
Probate
Paul Wallach of Wendyholme, Briar Walk, Blackwell, Darlington. Died 19 January 1947 at Royal Victoria Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne. Admin to
widow Wanda Wallach.
Effects £122 13s 1d.
[Death. Paul Wallace(sic) March 1947 aged 69 Newcastle upon Tyne 1b 182
Jewish Chronicle, 20 June 1947, page 12
N. Engelsberg, Provincial Secretary of the Zionist Federation, gave an
address to the Darlington Zionist Society. Mr Sol Abrahams who
presided welcomed Rev I. Cohen, the newly-appointed Chazan and
Teacher.
Jewish Chronicle, 4 July 1947, page 13
A social was held was held by the Ladies’ Guild in aid of relief work
on the continent, contributions by the children under direction of Rev I. Cohen, who also gave a rendition of Hebrew melodies accompanied by
Madame Jacobs.
Jewish Chronicle, 3 October 1947, page 7
Engagement. Montague, only son of Mr and Mrs Harry Raphael of ‘Gleneagles’
Abbey Road, Darlington, to Gwendoline, only daughter of Dr and Mrs Michael Stein,
4 Hillcrest, Ferryhill, Co Durham.
[Marriage. Max I. M. Raphael December 1948 Darlington 1a 521//Gwendoline L. H. Stein]
Jewish Chronicle, 27 February 1948, page 12
Meeting organised recently in the North-East by the Trades Advisory
Committee included rep from Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 23 April 1948, page 12
Supper-dance was held recently by the Ladies’ Guild, proceeds to the Central British
Fund and Youth Aliyah.
Jewish Chronicle, 4 June 1948, page 20, Young Israel
Roy Rubinstein (Darlington) mentioned.
[Birth. Roy Rubinstein December 1936 Darlington 10a 22. Mother Hyams.
Jewish Chronicle, 5 November 1948, page 12
Ladies’ Guild held a supper in honour Lady Fletcher who gave a talk on Youth Aliyah.
An appeal raised £150.
Jewish Chronicle, 12 November 1948, page 13
A communal memorial service was held recently at the West Cemetery.
This was the first of its kind in Darlington. Conducted by Rev I. Cohen.
Jewish Chronicle, 3 December 1948, page 16
Conference on Shechita at Leeds. Among the places represented was Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 4 February 1949, page 20, Young Israel
Reference to Robert Nigel Rosenberg, Darlington
[Birth. Robert N. Rosenberg September 1945 Darlington 10a 19. Mother Morris.]
Jewish Chronicle, 28 March 1949, page 2
Death. 16 March. Florrie nee Raphael, widow of Israel Cailler, late of
Darlington. Leeds.
Jewish Chronicle, 3 June 1949, page 12
Visit of Chief Rabbi to North East including Darlington. At Darlington
welcome on behalf of the citizens of Darlington by R. D. Hardman MP.
Jewish Chronicle, 10 June 1949, page 18, Young Israel
Mention of Ruth Rosenberg, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 June 1949, page 2
Death on 16 June 1949 of Sarah Linskill, 41, of Sunderland, sister.
inter alia. of Mrs Barnett, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 8 July 1949, page 3
Daughter, Della Gail Simons, born at 16 June 1949 at 125 Cleveland
Terrace, Darlington, to Lily nee Topol, wife of Leon Simons, sister
for Rosalind.
[Birth. Della G. Simons September 1949 Darlington1a 280].
Jewish Chronicle, 23 September 1949, page 7
Bar Mitzvah. Roy, eldest son of Mr and Mrs S. Rubinstein, ‘Royville’,
Hartford Road, Darlington, will read Maftir and Haftarah at Darlington
Synagogue, 9 Victoria Road, Darlington, on 1 February.
Jewish Chronicle, 18 November 1949, page 7
Engagement. George, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs G. Frankl (of Hungary)
of 44 Deneside Road, Darlington, to Gertrude, daughter of Rev S. and Mrs Stern,
Leeds.
[Marriage. George Frankl March 1950 2c 40//Margit G. Stern.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 November 1949, page 15
Organised by Mr J. Magoon a series of lectures has been organized by
the Darlington community on ’Judaism and the Modern World.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 November 1949, page 15
Organised by Mr J. Magoon a series of lectures has been organized by
the Darlington community on ’Judaism and the Modern World.
Jewish Chronicle, 27 January 1950, page 2
Geoffrey Marks, Ilford, died. Brother, inter alia, of Jeannie, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 19 May 1950, page 17
An address ‘Jewish Women Throughout the Ages’ was given recently at the
Darlington Ladies’ Guild by Mrs Miller of Middlesbrough.
Jewish Chronicle, 23 June 1950, page 17
Mr E. Ellison of Israel addressed the community and launched the JPA
appeal. Raised £600.
Rev I. Levy SCG visited Catterick Garrison and addressed Jewish
servicemen. Pointed out
that Jews of Darlington, nearest community, opened doors to visiting
servicemen.
Later lunch with Rev and Mrs I. Cohen and
addressed the congregation.
Jewish Chronicle, 4 August 1950, page 2
Death. On July 30 Leah Rosenberg nee Morris wife of Sidney, Mother of Ruth,
Marion and Robert. Shiva at 2 Aston Avenue, Kenton.
[See Obituary 11
August 1950. S. Rosenberg Secretary of Darlington congregation 1947, Ruth
(1949), Marion (1945) and Robert (1949) in Darlington.]
Jewish Chronicle, 11 August 1950, page 7
Obituary of Leah Rosenberg of Darlington aged 45. Former President of
Darlington Synagogue Ladies’ Guild and ardent worker for Youth Aliyah.
In the war was hostess to hundreds of American servicemen stationed at
Glastonbury and in last 3 years Jewish servicemen at Catterick Camp
enjoyed her hospitality.
[Death. Leah Rosenberg. September 1950 aged 45 Newbury 6a 28]
Jewish Chronicle, 25 August 1950, page 15
Rev Israel Cohen of Darlington elected Chazan, Shochet and Teacher of
Portsmouth and Southsea congregation. When in Darlington active in
Zionism and JNF, and Officiating Chaplain to Jewish troops in the
area.
Jewish Chronicle, 8 September 1950, page 19
Successful garden party held at home of Mrs H. Raphael, ‘Gleneagles’,
Abbey Road, Darlington, in aid of Children and Youth Aliyah.
Jewish Chronicle, 6 October 1950, page 22
Obituary of Harry Raphael who died at Darlington last week aged 51.
Served the Hebrew Congregation as Treasurer and the general community
in political and other spheres. Mr J. Magoon, Hon Sec of the
congregation writes: He was devoted to the progress of the synagogue
and supported all communal efforts. Held office in local Liberal
Association and the Ratepayers’ Association.
[Death. Harry Raphael
September 1950 aged 51 Darlington 1a 216].
Jewish Chronicle, 16 February 1951, page 22
Darlington’s Children and Youth Aliyah Committee, under presidency of
Alderman J. Cohen JP, last week arranged a showing of Youth Aliyah
film, ‘Tomorrow’s a Wonderful Day’, followed by an address by Mrs Lorna Wingate.
Reception held earlier at home of Mr F. P. Kendall.
Raised £550 for support of ‘North of England House’ which Jewries of
Newcastle, Darlington and Sunderland are giving to Wingate Children’s
Village.
Jewish Chronicle, 9 March 1951, page 15
Rev M. I. Fabritz has resigned as minister of
South Shields and has
taken up appointment as minister of Darlington. Has been at South
Shields since September last having moved there from
Norwich where he
had been for 20 years.
Jewish Chronicle, 20 July 1951, page 20
Rev M. I. Fabritz minister at Darlington and Mr J. Magoon, Hon Sec,
write ‘a lady of sincere Jewishness, charming manner, and kindliness.’
Worker for welfare of synagogue and other communal causes. Her
hospitality will long be remembered especially by members of the
Forces.
[Death. Rally Abrahams September 1951 aged 70 Darlington 1a 168].
Jewish Chronicle, 1 February 1952, page 15
A social evening in aid of the Israeli Flood Distress Fund was held
recently at the synagogue schoolrooms, Victoria Road, Darlington.
Hostesses were Mesdames Rubenstein, Wootliff, Jackson and Barnett.
Jewish Chronicle, 7 March 1952, page 11
Among several new B’nei Akivah groups recently formed is Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 April 1952, page 15
A coffee morning and bring-and-buy sale was held recently at home of
Mrs B. Raphael, ‘Gleneagles’, Abbey Road, Darlington, in aid of Youth
Aliyah.
Jewish Chronicle, 2 May 1952, page 17
Reception at the Imperial Hotel, Darlington, in honour of Mr P. Leshem,
the Israeli Consul and Mrs Leshem. Mr and Mrs F. P. Kendall were hosts
and Alderman J. Cohen J.P., of Sunderland, Hon President of the
Darlington Youth Aliyah Committee, presided.
Jewish Chronicle, 16 May 1952, page 16
Memorial in loving memory of Rally Abrahams, of Ferndale, Maude
Street, Darlington, will be consecrated on Sunday 25 May at the West
Cemetery, Carmel Road, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 22 August 1952, page 7
Daughter, Hanna Michele, born 11 August 1952 at Worthing, Sussex, to
Madeline (nee Rachkind of Darlington) and Samuel Wine, Littlehampton,
Sussex.
Jewish Chronicle, 14 November 1952, page 17
A social was held at the Imperial Hotel, Darlington, in aid of Magen David Adom.
Jewish Chronicle, 19 December 1952, page 17
A recent social was held at the Imperial Hotel and raised £30 in aid
of Jewish Child’s Day. Hostesses were Mesdames Rachkind, Rubenstein,
Kletz, and Barnet.
Jewish Chronicle, 23 January 1953, page 16
Annual meeting. Elected: A. Richardson, President and Warden; B. Kletz
and F. P. Kendall, Joint Treasurers; E. M. Goldstein, Hon Sec.
Jewish Chronicle, 30 January 1953, page 7
Bar Mitzvah. Stephen, younger son of Mr and Mrs S. Rubinstein of
‘Royville’, Hartford Road, Darlington, will read Maftir and Haftarah,
at the synagogue, Victoria Road on 7 February.
Jewish Chronicle, 6 February 1953, page 16
At a meeting of the Darlington Jewish Ladies’ Guild Mrs Rachkind was
elected President, Mrs H. Wolfe, Treasurer, and Miss N. Jackson,
123 Cleveland Terrace, Secretary.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 April 1953, page 19
A gathering in aid of the Jerusalem Baby Home, held at the home of Mrs B. Raphael,
raised £20. Hostesses were Mesdames Raphael, Abrahams,
Gillow and Sannick.
Jewish Chronicle, 5 June 1953, page 17
A social evening in aid of Women’s Week, held by the Jewish Ladies’
Guild at the Imperial Hotel, raised £25.
Hostesses: J. Bilden, L. Bilton(?), H. Fine and A. Benn.
Jewish Chronicle, 19 June 1953, page 3
Memorial stone for Samuel Raphael late of Darlington, to be
consecrated at New Lanes Cemetery, Liverpool.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 July 1953, page 14
Garden Party in aid of the Chaim Weizmann Fund, held by the Jewish
Ladies’ Guild, at home of Mrs B. Raphael, Abbey Road, raised £40.
Jewish Chronicle, 31 July 1953, page 21
House Mr and Mrs Nathan Schmidt were host and hostess at a gathering
organized by the Darlington Youth Aliyah Committee at the Imperial
Hotel when Mme Peretz Leshem made he last visit to the provinces
before returning to Israel.
Jewish Chronicle, 30 October 1953, page 18
A social evening in aid of the Hebrew University was held at the
Imperial Hotel. £30 raised. Hotesses were Mesdames N. Schmidt, A. Schmidt,
Amerikaner, H. Smith and A. Smith.
Jewish Chronicle, 26 March 1954, page 22
Letter from M. I. Fabritz, 30 Loraine Crescent, Darlington, on subject
of ball games on Shabbat.
Jewish Chronicle, 2 April 1954, page 25
Coffee-morning and bring-and-buy sale by the Jewish Ladies’ Guild at
the home of Mrs Wilkes, Salutation Road. And a Purim Party was
arranged by the Guild at the Imperial Hotel where a collection was
made for the Jerusalem Baby Home.
Jewish Chronicle, 11 June 1954, page 21
Lady Balfour at Darlington as guest of honour at reception at the
Imperial Hotel by the Darlington Children and Youth Aliyah Committee.
The Committee has made a generous contribution to the North-East
England in the Wingate Village.
Jewish Chronicle, 16 July 1954, page 22
Seventh Jewish Women’s Week, Preliminary Report July 1954.
Darlington £10.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 December 1954, page 19
R. Rubinstein of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Darlington, awarded
Open Exhibition in Mathematics at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
Jewish Chronicle, 11 March 1955, page 24
Dinner and Dance at the Crofts Spa Hotel, Darlington, in aid of the
Anti-Tuberculosis League of Israel. Mr C. P. Spielman OBE and Mrs
Spielman were hosts and guests of honour were the Mayor and Mayoress
of Darlington, Cllr and Mrs N. R. Barker.
The dinner was organized by Sydney Rosenberg and raised over £50.
Jewish Chronicle, 29 April 1955, page 2
Death on 15 April of Abraham Richardson, 8 North Lodge Terrace,
Darlington. Wife Rachel, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Morris and
Rossina Charlton.
[Death. Abraham Richardson June 1955 aged 80 Darlington.
1a 203.
Jewish Chronicle, 13 May 1955, page 11
Two obituaries for A. Richardson. A founder-member of the
congregation. Generous to many charitable causes, in particular
Yeshivot. Had been President.
Jewish Chronicle, 20 May 1955, page 27
3rd obituary of A. Richardson by Rev M. I. Fabritz of Darlington. Was
Treasurer and at time of death was President.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 June 1955, page 7
Engagement. Victor, elder son of Mr and Mrs D. Wilkes of 6 Salutation
Road, Darlington, to Mildred, younger daughter of Mrs Jackson and the
late Mr J. Jackson of Newcastle upon Tyne.
[Marriage. Victor E. Wilkes December 1955 Newcastle upon Tyne 1b 279//Mildred Jackson].
Jewish Chronicle, 27 July 1955, page 18
Mr J. Magoon of London was recently elected representative for
Darlington at the Board of Deputies.
Jewish Chronicle, 5 August 1955, page 2
Ruby wedding. Rev and Mrs M. I. Fabritz of 30 Loraine Crescent,
Darlington, 40th anniversary of marriage at Duke’s Place on 1 August
1915.
Jewish Chronicle, 30 September 1955, page 6
Darlington, Bridegrooms of the Law: B. Kletz, F. Rachkind.
Jewish Chronicle, 7 October 1955, page 21
Darlington branch of Children and Youth Aliyah held its first Golden
Ticket Ball at the Croft Spa Hotel. Alderman Jack Cohen OBE presided,
Lady Low, one of the Hon Secs of the Fund was guest of honour. Mr and
Mrs Kendall were host and hostess in the hall.
Jewish Chronicle, 10 February 1956, page 19
The Jewish Ladies’ Guild has re-elected Mrs F. Abrahams, President,
Mrs N. Hyams, Treasurer, Miss M. Abrahams, Hon Sec.
Jewish Chronicle, 17 February 1956, page 4
The marriage will be solemnized at Dollis Hill Synagogue, London, NW2,
on 19 February of Sidney Rosenberg of 84 Elton Road, Darlington, to
Gertrude Dare of Harrow, Middlesex.
[Marriage. Sidney Rosenberg March 1956 Willesden 5f 870//Gertrude Dare].
Jewish Chronicle, 24 February 1956, page 13
Elected at meeting of congregation. F. Rachkind, President and Warden,
F. P. Kendall and H. Wolfe, Treasurers, H. Jackson,
Hon Sec, F. P. Kendall and Sol Abrahams, Trustees.
Thanks to retiring Treasurer, B. Kletz.
Jewish Chronicle, 27 April 1956, page 2
Bar Mitzvah. David, only child of Mr and Mrs Jack Baum, 10 Neville
Road, Darlington, will read portion of the Law at Darlington Synagogue
on 5 May.
Jewish Chronicle, 22 June 1956, page 19
A Tercentenary celebration by the Darlington congregation was
addressed by Mr J. Magoon and Rev M. I. Fabritz. A
silver salver was presented to Mr Bernard Kletz who has served for almost 30
years as Secretary and Treasurer.
Jewish Chronicle, 29 June 1956, page 18
Meeting held at Synagogue Chambers, Middlesbrough, to form Tees-side
Shechita Board. Delegates were from Darlington, Middlesbrough,
Stockton, and West Hartlepool congregation.
Jewish Chronicle, 13 July 1956, page 7
Engagement. John Karl, younger son of Mr and Mrs Martin Goldstein, of
‘Deneview’, 44 Deeside Road, Darlington, to Frederica (Erica), younger
daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Fishkin of Newcastle upon Tyne.
[Marriage, John K. Goldstein June 1937 Newcastle
upon Tyne 1b 253//Frederica Fishkin]
Jewish Chronicle, 17 August 1956, page 13
Obituary of Bernard Kletz by Rev M. I. Fabritz. He was for
nearly 50 years an active worker in the community. Held office as Treasurer and
Secretary. Gave his services for many years on the Holy days as Baal
Tefilla. Due to men of his calibre traditional Judaism is alive and
practiced in Darlington.
[Death. Bernard Kletz September 1956 aged 76 Darlington 1a 176]
Jewish Chronicle, 14 September 1956, page 7
Marriage of Raymond Antebi MD, son of Mr and Mrs Antebi of Alexandria,
to Anne, daughter of Mr and Mrs Van-der-Velde of 57 Harlsey Road,
Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees, on 16 September at Singer’s Hill
Synagogue, Birmingham.
[Son, Daniel L. Antebi born Darlington December 1957 1a 313. Mother
Van der Velde]
Jewish Chronicle, 29 March 1957, page 2
Death of Victor Hose, Manchester, brother-in-law of Anne and Ernest
Barnett, 35 Belvedere Road, Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 12 April 1957, page 23
Last week Rev M. I. Fabritz addressed the Catterick (Yorks) Toc H on
‘Israel and her Neighbours.
Jewish Chronicle, 11 May 1957, page 21
The Ladies’ Guild recently made a gift of a new Sefer Torah mantle to the congregation.
Jewish Chronicle, 31 May 1957, page 2
Bar Mitzvah. Daniel, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Pollock of 36 Neville Road,
Darlington, will read Maftir and Haftarah at Darlington Synagogue on 8 June.
Jewish Chronicle, 26 July 1957, page 19
Consecration of new cemetery at Darlington last week, followed by
dedication of new wrought-iron entrance gates in memory of Mr Bernard
Kletz, whose widow presented them to the congregation.
Jewish Chronicle, 2 August 1957, page 14
Youth Club formed. Officers are Rev M. I. Fabritz, Hon
President, Mr G. R. Stoppleman, chairman, Mrs Betty Bilton, Treasurer, Mrs Doris
Jackson, 93 Abbey Road, Secretary.
Hope that neighbouring communities will form clubs with view to
organizing inter-club activities.
Jewish Chronicle, 6 September 1957, page 2
Death of Yetta Cohen, mother of Gertie and mother-in-law of Sidney
Rosenberg, 23 Flambard Road, Harrow and Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 18 October 1957, page 9
Bridegrooms of the Law
F. Rachkind and Rev M. I. Fabritz.
Jewish Chronicle, 22 November 1957, page 21
The Wingate Children’s Village of Youth Aliyah in Israel has been
presented with a complete library of Hebrew books and atlases by Mrs Rachel
Richardson of Darlington in memory of her husband Abraham
Richardson.
Jewish Chronicle, 28 February 1958, page 9
Obituary of Reuben Cohen, Hon Life President of Stockton Hebrew
Congregation, aged 77. Born Darlington, First Jewish lawyer on
Tees-side.
[Death. Reuben Cohen March 1958 aged 77 Durham SE 1a 696].
Jewish Chronicle, 28 February 1958, page 9
Obituary of Reuben Cohen, Hon Life President of Stockton Hebrew
Congregation, aged 77. Born Darlington, First Jewish lawyer on
Tees-side.
[Death. Reuben Cohen March 1958 aged 77 Durham SE 1a 696].
Jewish Chronicle, 28 February 1958, page 21
Social evening by the Ladies’ Guild raised £25 for Ravenswood Home and
£15 for spastics in Israel.
Jewish Chronicle, 14 March 1958, page 25
Third annual Golden Ticket Ball of Darlington Children and Youth
Aliyah, held at Scotch Corner House. Raised £550.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 April 1958, page 28
Advert. Darlington Hebrew Congregation invite applications for
Reader/Shochet/Teacher. £700 p.a. with free modern semi-detached
house. Hon Sec H. Fine, 1 Thornbury Rise, Darlington.
[Repeated 2 May 1958 p. 33.
Jewish Chronicle, 6 June 1958, page 21
Children of the Jewish Youth Club arranged party for Rev M. I. Fabritz
and presented him with a housecoat on his retirement.
Jewish Chronicle, 20 June 1958, page 18
Mr F. P. Kendall elected to represent Darlington at Board of Deputies.
Jewish Chronicle, 18 July 1958, page 16
Rev M. I. Fabritz is retiring at end of seven and a half years at
Darlington. Going to live in London. At a meeting he was presented
with a cheque and Mrs Fabritz was presented by the Ladies’ Guild with
a travelling case. He was born in Latvia, came to England after WWI
and was minister at Norwich for 30 years, then short time at South
Shields and then Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 3 October 1958, page 5
Bridegrooms of the Law. Darlington:
Rev A. Freedman and I. J. Baum.
Jewish Chronicle, 10 October 1958, page 3
Death on 29 August at her home in Doncaster, Wendy Wallace. Mother of
Edith, Ruth, Ernest and Henry. Funeral has taken place at Darlington.
[Lived in Darlington in 1930s]
Jewish Chronicle, 23 October 1959, page 10
Bridegrooms of the Law.
N. Hyams and H. Woolf.
Jewish Chronicle, 6 November 1959, page 20
The Mayor and Mayoress of Darlington were guests of honour at the
Jubilee Year Golden Ticket Ball organized by the Children and Youth
Aliyah Committee under its chairman Mr J. Bilden, at the Imperial
Hotel, Darlington. Ball raised £500.
Jewish Chronicle, 3 June 1960, page 13
Darlington entertained members of Newcastle B’nai Brith at the
Freemasons’ Hall, Darlington. Rabbi Dr I. Lerner, Vice-President of
the Men’s Lodge, gave and address on ‘Problems of the small
communities’. He said that Darlington was fortunate in having a
resident minister and all the appurtenances of a kehilla.
Jewish Chronicle, 14 October 1960, page 11
Bridegrooms of the Law.
F. Rachkind and D. Wilkes.
Jewish Chronicle, 21 October 1960, page 2
Birth. Son, Jonathan Lewis, at the Bearsted Memorial Hospital on 15 October to
Rita nee Freedman of London E9. Grandson for Rev and Mrs Freedman of Darlington.
Jewish Chronicle, 18 November 1960, page 7
Bar Mitzvah. Ian, younger son of Mr and Mrs S. Rubinstein of 45 Hartford Road,
Darlington, will read Maftir and Haftarah at the
synagogue 9 Victoria Road, Darlington, on 26 November.
[Birth. Ian Rubinstein December 1947 Darlington 1a 344. Mother Hyams]
Jewish Chronicle, 28 April 1961, page 14
Elected to office: F. Rachkind, President and Warden, D. Abrahams, Treasurer, H. Finn. Secretary.
Jewish Chronicle, 26 May 1961, page 25, Young Israel
New member, Monica Hannahh Stoppleman
[Birth. Monica D. H. L. Stoppleman June 1949 Darlington Darlington 1a 335. Mother Mannheimer]
Jewish Chronicle, 1 September 1961, page 7
Engagement. Brian Dale of Darlington to Gillian Eve, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Weber of London NW4.
[Marriage. Alec B. Dale March 1962 Paddington 5d 571//Gillian E. Weber]
Jewish Chronicle, 8 September 1961, page 12
Obituary of Mrs M. Musgrave (Jennie Musgrave). A founder-member of
the Ladies’ Guild. President of the Ladies’ Chevra Kadisha.
[Death. Jennie Musgrave September 1961 aged 69 Darlington 1a 180]
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