The South African Jewish Museum's archives (SAJM) Jewish Digital Archive Project is the digital component of the SAJM archive. It aims to maintain a record of Southern Africa's social, economic and political history. JDAP comprises personal narratives and special collections linked to organizations, local communities, and cultural events.
Photograph of the birth registration of Abraham Leo Schamroth, 2nd June 1924, in Antwerp, Belgium. His father was Elias Schamroth, born in Krakow, Poland and his mother Dabri (Dora) was born in Antwerp, Belgium. He was delivered by Dr Ferdinand Kurnincky and two witnesses were present at his birth. The family lived in Berchem at Statiestraat 155.
Photographs of Dora Schamroth and her two sons, Leo and Isidore. This photograph was taken in Antwerp, Belgium in 1929. Her husband had left for South Africa in January 1929 prior to the birth of their 2nd son, Isidore, who was born in May 1929 in Antwerp.
Photograph of Elias Schamroth and his eldest son, Leo Schamroth, taken in Antwerp in the winter of 1928/1929, prior to his departure to South Africa. Elias Schamroth sailed on the Carnarvon Castle from Southampton, England to South Africa on the 18th January 1929. He was 40 years old, and his profession was listed as a diamond cutter. He was listed as a foreigner and he travelled third class. His destination was Cape Town.
Engagement photograph of Elias Schamroth and Dora Schamroth (nee Taub). He was the son of Samuel and Sara Lea Schamroth (nee Leichtag). He was born in Krakow, Poland. She was the daughter of Judel and Ernestine (Esther) Taub (nee Brodheim) and was born in Antwerp, Belgium. They were engaged and married in Antwerp, Belgium in 1923. In 1929 they emigrated to South Africa