Fonds FSJF-après-guerre (MDLXXXIV). Fédération des Sociétés Juives de France
Extent and Medium
14,199 digital images, JPEG
Creator(s)
- Fe?de?ration des socie?te?s juives de France.
Biographical History
The Federation of Jewish Societies of France (FSJF) was founded in Paris between 1923 and 1926 with the aim of bringing together dozens of immigrant Jewish societies. From the 1930s onwards, the FSJF was recognized as the main representative of Jews who had immigrated to France. Included among its leaders were Israel Jefroykin, Marc Jarblum, Claude Kelman, Judah Jacoubovitch and Reuven Grinberg. The Federation administrated several assistance services to Jewish immigrants (food, financial and legal aid). The Federation also promoted a wealth of cultural activities (a popular university, a library, Yiddish and Hebrew courses, playful and friendly clubs). During the Second World War, the FSJF developed canteens and clinics for the many foreign Jews; In 1940 FSJF co-founded the Comité de la rue Amelot. In the free zone, it subsidized 18 regional committees and 3 major central organizations. Its leaders were among the founders of the CDJC and the CRIF in 1943. Several of its members engage in armed resistance, joining military organizations in the south of France. At the end of the war, the Federation participated in the founding of the Fondation Casip-Cojasor (COJASOR). In 1951 FSJF inaugurated a house for the survivors of the Shoah at the Château de Boissise-la-Bertrand (Seine-Et-Marne), and a summer camp for children from needy families. In 1953, FSJF created "Kehila" to meet the demands of traditional religious members and Zionist movement. The Federation also promotes several actions in favor of the State of Israel. The Federation runs committees working for the memory of the Shoah in France. In addition, its cultural commission, popular university and publishing house "Kiyoum" (renamed "Unzer Kiyoum") is committed to the preservation of the Yiddish language and culture. In 1981 the Jewish Center for Art and Culture "Israel Jefroykin" was inaugurated in the premises of 68, rue de la Folie-Méricourt (Paris, XIe).
Archival History
Mémorial de la Shoah, Centre de Documentation Juive Contemporaine
Acquisition
Source of acquisition is the Memorial to the Shoah, Jewish Contemporary Documentation Center (Mémorial de la Shoah, Centre de Documentation Juive Contemporaine), France. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum received the filmed collection via the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum International Archival Programs Division in February 2017.
Scope and Content
Records of the Fédération des Sociétés Juives de France (Federation of Jewish Charities in France) FSJF: Correspondence, reports, minutes, leaflets, cultural programs, press articles related to socio-legal assistance for Jewish survivors and the needy, commitment to the memory of the Shoah, support for the State of Israel, promotion of Yiddish language and the renewal of Jewish culture in France.
System of Arrangement
Arranged in two series: 1. Federation (MDLXXXIV /1-12), twelve archival boxes, 1944-1994: Management of the Federation and its activities in the political, social and cultural field. Arranged in chronological order. Consists of six subject sub-series: Press; Administration; Action for Israel; Action for the memory of the Shoah; Social Action; Cultural action. 2. Associations (MDLXXXIV/13-16), four archival boxes, 1952-1990: FSJF's relationship with affiliates and central agencies of the Jewish community. Consists of three subject sub-series: Independent Association of Jewish Deported and Internally Displaced Persons (AIADIJ); Association of Veterans and Engaged Jewish Volunteers (AACEVJ); Federated Societies and other organizations. Arranged in chronological order.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
Copyright Holder: Mémorial de la Shoah, Centre de Documentation Juive Contemporaine
Corporate Bodies
- Association indépendante des anciens déportés et internés juifs de France
Subjects
- Charity -- Associations, institutions, etc.
- Holocaust Jewish (1939-1945)--Europe.
- World War, 1939-1945--Refugees--France.
- Judaism--France--History--20th century.
- Jews--France--Societies, etc.--History--20th century.
- Jewish committees (ushmm)
- France.
- Veterans -- Associations, institutions, etc.
- Humanitarian assistance.
- Jews--France--Attitudes toward Israel--History--20th century.
- Zionism--France--History--20th century.
- Refugees--Legal status, laws, etc.--France.
- Jews--France--Identity--History--20th century.
- Holocaust Survivor -- Associations, institutions, etc.
- Jews--France--Politics and government--20th century.
- Jews--France--Intellectual life--20th century.
- France--Emigration and immigration--20th century.
Genre
- Minutes.
- Document
- Leaflets.
- Reports.
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence.
- Brochures.
- Programs.