Ferenc Hevesi family collection

Identifier: irn58677
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Eva Ehrlich, the daughter of Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi and granddaughter of Rabbi Simon Hevesi.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of Jewish religious attire, athletic medals, commemorative plaques, and copy prints relating to the experiences of Rabbis Simon and Ferenc Hevesi and their family in Budapest, Hungary, before and during the Holocaust.

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Displaying items 1 to 14 of 14

Striped silk tallit worn by a Hungarian rabbi
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3317
- English
- 1952
- overall: Height: 82.625 inches (209.868 cm) | Width: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Tallit owned by Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi, who served as co-chief rabbi in Hungary between 1943 and 1946. A tallit is a specialized shawl worn by Orthodox Jewish males during morning prayers. Ferenc joined the Dohany Street synagogue as a rabbi when he moved with his wife, Magda, and daughter, Eva, to Budapest in 1930. When his father, Rabbi Simon Hevesi, died in 1943, Ferenc succeeded him as co-chief rabbi of Hungary. Hungary was allied with Germany, but when the Hungarian government began seeking a ceasefire with the Allies, the German army occupied Hungary on March 19, 1944. Afterward, Ferenc ...
Commemorative silver plaque presented to a Hungarian rabbi
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3319
- English
- 1927-1943
- overall: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 8.875 inches (22.543 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Silver engraved plaque honoring Dr. Simon Hevesi, chief rabbi of Hungary, for his service to the nation’s Jewish community. Simon Handler became an ordained rabbi in 1894, and was appointed chief rabbi in Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia) followed by Lugos (now Lugoj, Romania) in 1897. As part of a pilgrimage study trip to Palestine, Simon met the leaders of the Jewish community in Budapest. At their invitation, Simon moved with his wife and five children to Budapest in 1905 and changed their last name to Hevesi. As a rabbi in the Dohány Street synagogue, Simon became a leader in the c...
Silver plaque honoring a Hungarian rabbi for 20 years of leadership
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3320
- English
- overall: Height: 10.875 inches (27.623 cm) | Width: 10.750 inches (27.305 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ornate, engraved silver plaque presented to Dr. Simon Hevesi, chief rabbi of Hungary, by the National Hungarian Jewish Cultural Association in recognition of his 20 years of service. Simon Handler became an ordained rabbi in 1894, and was appointed chief rabbi in Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia) followed by Lugos (now Lugoj, Romania) in 1897. As part of a pilgrimage study trip to Palestine, Simon met the leaders of the Jewish community in Budapest. At their invitation, Simon moved with his wife and five children to Budapest in 1905 and changed their last name to Hevesi. As a rabbi in t...
White kittel used by Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi on High Holidays
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3321
- English
- 1922-1952
- a: Height: 48.500 inches (123.19 cm) | Width: 21.250 inches (53.975 cm) b: Height: 75.000 inches (190.5 cm) | Width: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
White kittel with belt for high holiday services, brought by Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi from Budapest, Hungary, to New York City in the fall of 1946. The white color represents the angelic purity that wearers hope to achieve through prayer. Kittels are often worn as burial shrouds, though Ferenc’s unexpected death prevented this. Ferenc joined the Dohany Street synagogue as a rabbi when he moved with his wife, Magda, and daughter, Eva, to Budapest in 1930. When his father, Rabbi Simon Hevesi, died in 1943, Ferenc succeeded him as co-chief rabbi of Hungary. Hungary was allied with Germany, but when...
Black robe used by a Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi for everyday services
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3322
- English
- 1922-1952
- a: Height: 56.500 inches (143.51 cm) | Width: 18.500 inches (46.99 cm) b: Height: 12.750 inches (32.385 cm) | Width: 34.000 inches (86.36 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Black robe with detachable capelet used for everyday religious services, brought by Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi from Budapest, Hungary, to New York City in the fall of 1946. Ferenc joined the Dohany Street synagogue as a rabbi when he moved with his wife, Magda, and daughter, Eva, to Budapest in 1930. When his father, Rabbi Simon Hevesi, died in 1943, Ferenc succeeded him as co-chief rabbi of Hungary. Hungary was allied with Germany, but when the Hungarian government began seeking a ceasefire with the Allies, the German army occupied Hungary on March 19, 1944. Afterward, Ferenc and his family were ...
Komjadi commemorative medal owned by a Hungarian Jewish family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3331
- English
- 1934
- overall: | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Diameter: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Medal depicting Jewish Hungarian Bela Komjadi, awarded to a cousin of Eva Hevesi Ehrlich by the Hungarian Swimming Association in 1934. Known as “the father of Hungarian water polo,” Komjadi established a program resulting in numerous European and Olympic gold medals. Eva was living in Budapest, Hungary, with her parents, Ferenc and Magda Hevesi, when the war in Europe began in September 1939. Ferenc was a rabbi at the Dohány Street synagogue under his father, Simon Hevesi, who was chief rabbi of Hungary. When Simon died in 1943, Ferenc and a colleague succeeded him as co-chief rabbis. Hun...
Orszagos Leventeverseny medal owned by a Hungarian Jewish family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3332
- English
- 1942
- overall: | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Medal for the 1942 Orszagos Leventeverseny (National Levente Competition), awarded to a member of Eva Hevesi Ehrlich’s family. The levente movement provided a framework for government-mandated physical education for Hungarian male youths under 21. It was increasingly militarized, and became controlled by the Ministry of Defense in 1941. A branch for girls was created in June 1942. Eva was living in Budapest, Hungary, with her parents, Ferenc and Magda Hevesi, when the war in Europe began in September 1939. Ferenc was a rabbi at the Dohány Street synagogue under his father, Simon Hevesi, wh...
Diving medal owned by a Hungarian Jewish family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3333
- English
- overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Medal for diving, awarded to a cousin of Eva Hevesi Ehrlich in Budapest, Hungary. Eva was living in Budapest, Hungary, with her parents, Ferenc and Magda Hevesi, when the war in Europe began in September 1939. Ferenc was a rabbi at the Dohány Street synagogue under his father, Simon Hevesi, who was chief rabbi of Hungary. When Simon died in 1943, Ferenc and a colleague succeeded him as co-chief rabbis. Hungary was allied with Germany, but when the Hungarian government began seeking a ceasefire with the Allies, the German army occupied Hungary on March 19, 1944. When the radically antisemit...
Embroidered purple tallit bag used by two Hungarian rabbis
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3334
- English
- overall: Height: 18.375 inches (46.673 cm) | Width: 13.250 inches (33.655 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Embroidered tallit bag, given to Rabbi Simon Hevesi in 1923 and later used by his son Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi, after his death in 1943. Simon became a rabbi in Budapest’s Dohány Street synagogue in 1905. He became a leader in the community and was elected chief rabbi of Hungary in 1927. In 1930, Simon’s son, Ferenc, moved to Budapest with his wife and daughter, and also became a rabbi at the Dohány synagogue. During his tenure in Budapest, Simon founded or served as a board member of numerous institutions and organizations, and was a prolific writer and editor of Jewish scholarly works. When ...
Striped tallit worn by two Hungarian rabbis
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3335
- English
- overall: Height: 70.875 inches (180.023 cm) | Width: 54.125 inches (137.478 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Tallit, given to Rabbi Simon Hevesi in 1923 and later used by his son Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi, after his death in 1943. Simon became a rabbi in Budapest’s Dohány Street synagogue in 1905. He became a leader in the community and was elected chief rabbi of Hungary in 1927. In 1930, Simon’s son, Ferenc, moved to Budapest with his wife and daughter, and also became a rabbi at the Dohány synagogue. During his tenure in Budapest, Simon founded or served as a board member of numerous institutions and organizations, and was a prolific writer and editor of Jewish scholarly works. When Simon died in 19...
Cantor’s black tufted hat worn by a Hungarian rabbi
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3336
- English
- overall: Height: 8.125 inches (20.638 cm) | Width: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Depth: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Cantor’s hat worn during services by Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi, who served as co-chief rabbi of Hungary between 1943 and 1946. The cantor (hazan or chazzan) is the synagogue’s professional prayer leader. Ferenc joined the Dohany Street synagogue as a rabbi when he moved with his wife, Magda, and daughter, Eva, to Budapest in 1930. When his father, Rabbi Simon Hevesi, died in 1943, Ferenc succeeded him as co-chief rabbi of Hungary. Hungary was allied with Germany, but when the Hungarian government began seeking a ceasefire with the Allies, the German army occupied Hungary on March 19, 1944. Afterw...
Black yarmulke worn by a Hungarian rabbi
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3337
- English
- overall: Height: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm) | Width: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm) | Depth: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Black yarmulke owned by Rabbi Simon Hevesi, likely acquired in 1939, when he traveled to the United States to receive an honorary doctorate from the Jewish Theological Society of America. A yarmulke is a skullcap worn by observant Jewish males. Simon Handler became an ordained rabbi in 1894, and was appointed chief rabbi in Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia) followed by Lugos (now Lugoj, Romania) in 1897. As part of a pilgrimage study trip to Palestine, Simon met the leaders of the Jewish community in Budapest. At their invitation, Simon moved with his wife and five children to Budapest ...
Set of tefillin with a green pouch worn by a Hungarian rabbi
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3338
- English
- a: Height: 10.250 inches (26.035 cm) | Width: 7.500 inches (19.05 cm) b: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Depth: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) c: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Pair of tefillin and pouch owned by Rabbi Simon Hevesi, and later used by his son, Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi. Simon served as chief rabbi of Hungary between 1927 and 1943. Tefillin are small boxes containing prayers attached to leather straps and worn by Orthodox Jewish males during morning prayers. Simon Handler became an ordained rabbi in 1894, and was appointed chief rabbi in Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia) followed by Lugos (now Lugoj, Romania) in 1897. As part of a pilgrimage study trip to Palestine, Simon met the leaders of the Jewish community in Budapest. At their invitation, Simon ...
Ferenc Hevesi papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn754606
- English
- box oversize folder 1 1
- Updated 7 months ago
The collection documents the Holocaust experiences of Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi in Budapest, Hungary, including a fictionalized personal narrative about Ferenc’s wartime experiences, correspondence, a speech, and copyprints. The bulk of the collection consists of a fictionalized account of Ferenc’s wartime experiences in Budapest, titled "Episode, novel by Francis Hevesi." The novel is a three-volume typescript set written in English. Other documents include two wartime letters written to Ferenc describing the situation in Hungary and asking for help locating a missing family member. Both of thes...