Anshe Sholom, oldest
congregation in Hamilton, Ontario, was incorporated in 1863. The synagogue,
viewed here on Hughson Street, was erected in 1882.
Toronto's Holy Blossom
Congregation,incorporated 1856, is Ontario's oldest Jewish congregation.
One of its founders was Lewis Samuel (1827-1887), the father of
Sigmund Samuel, an early Toronto philanthropist and benefactor. [Holy Blossom
Congregation]
