Archives of the Foyer israélite de Charleroi

Collection

Scope and content:: This fonds contains the minutes of the meetings of the board of the Foyer israélite de Charleroi, programs, circulars, questionnaires sent by the Foyer, correspondence, and a file concerning the inauguration of the Foyer. We also note bookkeeping records originating from the Communauté israélite de Charleroi (1971-1974). (See box 120)

Administrative/biographical history:: The Foyer israélite de Charleroi was created in December 1959 at the initiative of about twenty people, aged 18 to 40. These young people elected a provisional committee to coordinate the first activities of the Foyer in order to give a real boost to the association. The Jewish youth of Charleroi and the surrounding region was the target audience of the Foyer. By organising and mobilising them, the Foyer wished to struggle against their potential assimilation. The statutes of the Foyer israélite de Charleroi were published in the Moniteur belge. The Foyer moved into a rented house, which was inaugurated in June 1960. Many lectures were organised there, as well as various cultural activities such as balls and artistic events. (Archives du Foyer israélite de Charleroi (BE / MJB / Archives du Foyer israélite de Charleroi).)

Subject terms:: Assimilation, acculturation; Jewish community; Jewish community records

Access, restrictions:: Access requires the authorisation of the archivist of the Jewish Museum of Belgium.

Finding aids:: There is a preliminary inventory of the Jewish Museum of Belgium.