Isaac Gottschalk Ascher
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Isaac Gottschalk Ascher born in Naugard, Prussia
in 1795 was a wholesale jeweller, and died in Montreal 7 February 1891.
He married Rachel and had four sons and one daughter. Jacob Ascher
born in Plymouth, Isidor Gordon Gottschalk Ascher
born in Glasgow
, Albert born in London
, Eva born in Montreal, Hyman born in Montreal.
In 1841 the Ascher famiy moved to Montreal
, Canada from Glasgow via Plymouth
, England. They traded as silversmith and wholesale Jewellers until 1890. In 1851 Jacob and Albert moved to Toronto to open a branch of the family business and Father Isaac remained in Montreal.
Albert and Jacob were prominent members of the Jewish community and in 1857 Isaac Ascher who was severely orthodox
presented the first Yad
, Scroll
and Torah
ornaments to the young Jewish congregation in Toronto
. In presenting this he stipulated that the newly formed congregation must always adhere faithfully to traditional Judaism
and never deviate to Reform
. The congregation was known as the Holy Blossoms and later changed its name to Holy Blossom. Today the Holy Blossom Temple
is a Reform congregation situated in Bathurst St, Toronto.
Isaac's daughter Eva Helen Ascher married Bernard Kortosk in 1868. Bernard was one of the founders of Temple Emanu-El
a reform congregation in 1882 and inaugural committee member of the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Society when established in 1863 in Montreal. Isidor Gordon Gottschalk Ascher
was also a founding member. This society later became Baron de Hirsch Institute and Benevolent Society one of the most important charitable institutions on the continent of North America
.
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
in 1795 was a wholesale jeweller, and died in Montreal 7 February 1891.
He married Rachel and had four sons and one daughter. Jacob Ascher
Jacob Ascher
Jacob Gottschalk Ascher was a British–Canadian chess master. He was the son of Isaac Gottschalk Ascher, and brother to Isidor, Albert, Hyman, and Eva....
born in Plymouth, Isidor Gordon Gottschalk Ascher
Isidor Gordon Gottschalk Ascher
Isidore Gordon Gottschalk Ascher was a British-Canadian novelist and poet. He was born in Glasgow in 1835, the eldest son of Isaac Gottschalk Ascher and brother to Jacob Ascher. His family moved to Canada in 1841 and Isidore received his education at Montreal High School then attended McGill...
born in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Albert born in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Eva born in Montreal, Hyman born in Montreal.
In 1841 the Ascher famiy moved to Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Canada from Glasgow via Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
, England. They traded as silversmith and wholesale Jewellers until 1890. In 1851 Jacob and Albert moved to Toronto to open a branch of the family business and Father Isaac remained in Montreal.
Albert and Jacob were prominent members of the Jewish community and in 1857 Isaac Ascher who was severely orthodox
Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism , is the approach to Judaism which adheres to the traditional interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Sanhedrin and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and...
presented the first Yad
Yad
A yad , literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, used to point to the text during the Torah reading from the parchment Torah scrolls. It is intended to prevent anyone from touching the parchment, which is considered sacred. The Vellum Parchment does not absorb ink so touching the scroll with...
, Scroll
Scroll
A scroll is a roll of parchment, papyrus, or paper, which has been drawn or written upon.Scroll may also refer to:*Scroll , the decoratively curved end of the pegbox of string instruments such as violins...
and Torah
Torah
Torah- A scroll containing the first five books of the BibleThe Torah , is name given by Jews to the first five books of the bible—Genesis , Exodus , Leviticus , Numbers and Deuteronomy Torah- A scroll containing the first five books of the BibleThe Torah , is name given by Jews to the first five...
ornaments to the young Jewish congregation in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. In presenting this he stipulated that the newly formed congregation must always adhere faithfully to traditional Judaism
Judaism
Judaism ) is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people...
and never deviate to Reform
Reform
Reform means to put or change into an improved form or condition; to amend or improve by change of color or removal of faults or abuses, beneficial change, more specifically, reversion to a pure original state, to repair, restore or to correct....
. The congregation was known as the Holy Blossoms and later changed its name to Holy Blossom. Today the Holy Blossom Temple
Holy Blossom Temple
The Holy Blossom Temple is a Reform synagogue located at 1950 Bathurst Street in Toronto, Canada. It is the oldest Jewish congregation in Toronto. Founded in 1856, it has more than 7,000 members. W. Gunther Plaut, now retired, was a long time Senior Rabbi for this synagogue...
is a Reform congregation situated in Bathurst St, Toronto.
Isaac's daughter Eva Helen Ascher married Bernard Kortosk in 1868. Bernard was one of the founders of Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El of New York was the first Reform Jewish congregation in New York City and, because of its size and prominence, has served as a flagship congregation in the Reform branch of Judaism since its founding in 1845. Its landmark Romanesque Revival building on Fifth Avenue is widely...
a reform congregation in 1882 and inaugural committee member of the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Society when established in 1863 in Montreal. Isidor Gordon Gottschalk Ascher
Isidor Gordon Gottschalk Ascher
Isidore Gordon Gottschalk Ascher was a British-Canadian novelist and poet. He was born in Glasgow in 1835, the eldest son of Isaac Gottschalk Ascher and brother to Jacob Ascher. His family moved to Canada in 1841 and Isidore received his education at Montreal High School then attended McGill...
was also a founding member. This society later became Baron de Hirsch Institute and Benevolent Society one of the most important charitable institutions on the continent of North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.