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Subject: Anniversaries


Commemorative Medal for the 250th Anniversary of Jews in America Commemorative Medal for the 250th Anniversary of Jews in America

Silver commemorative medal celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America. Minted in 1905, less than five silver examples are known to exist. Two gold medals were presented to President Theodore Roosevelt and former President Grover Cleveland. An additional 36 silver medals and 284 bronze medals were struck. The planned public monument in Central Park was never erected; funds were instead diverted to aid Russian Jews persecuted by pogroms.

Golden Jubilee Program: Celebrating Dr. Henry Cohen's 50th Anniversary as Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Israel and 75th Birthday Golden Jubilee Program: Celebrating Dr. Henry Cohen's 50th Anniversary as Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Israel and 75th Birthday

This pamphlet is a program commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Henry Cohen's tenure as rabbi of Congregation B'nai Israel in Galveston, Texas, and his 75th birthday. The program, dated April 27, 1938, likely details the events and speakers of the jubilee celebration. It offers a glimpse into the history of Congregation B'nai Israel and the life and work of Dr. Henry Cohen, a prominent figure in Galveston's Jewish community.

National Jewish Hospital at Denver: 50th Anniversary National Jewish Hospital at Denver: 50th Anniversary

Commemorative material related to the 50th anniversary of the National Jewish Hospital at Denver. The exact nature of the item is unknown, as the provided description is brief. The date of publication is inferred from the anniversary year (1955), assuming the hospital's founding was in 1905. The material's geographic context is Denver, Colorado.

Notice of Jubilee Year Celebration from District Grand Lodge No. 3, Philadelphia, November 30, 1893 Notice of Jubilee Year Celebration from District Grand Lodge No. 3, Philadelphia, November 30, 1893

Printed broadside letter, dated November 30, 1893, from (?) Cohen, Secretary of District Grand Lodge No. 3 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ahaveth Sholem Lodge No. 160. The letter announces a celebration of the Jubilee Year to be held in Philadelphia and requests lodges outside the city to celebrate on or near the same date. Five tickets are enclosed for a delegation from Ahaveth Sholem Lodge No. 160. Ahaveth Sholem Lodge, No. 160, B'nai Brith, was organized May 30, 1871 in Corry, Pennsylvania. No other copies of this broadside are known to exist.

Semi-Centennial Anniversary of the First Hebrew Sunday School in America: American Academy of Music, March 3, 1888, Phila. Semi-Centennial Anniversary of the First Hebrew Sunday School in America: American Academy of Music, March 3, 1888, Phila.

Eight-page pamphlet (7 x 8 inches) published in Philadelphia by Billstein & Son in 1888. The pamphlet commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Hebrew Sunday School in America, held at the American Academy of Music on March 3, 1888. It includes a detailed historical sketch of the school, founded by Rebecca Gratz, along with the program, board members, and committees. The pamphlet shows some age browning on the cover only. (Singerman No. 3731; only three copies recorded). Found with Isaac Leeser papers.

Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving for Sir Moses Montefiore's 100th Birthday Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving for Sir Moses Montefiore's 100th Birthday

This is a prayer program from Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City, dated October 26, 1884. The program contains a service of prayer and thanksgiving, adapted for use in the USA, to celebrate Sir Moses Montefiore's 100th birthday. Originally designed for use in synagogues throughout the British Empire, this adaptation reflects the transatlantic connections within the Jewish community. The program was printed by C.S. Nathan.

The 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Jews in the United States The 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Jews in the United States

This book commemorates the 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in the United States, published in 1905. It contains numerous names and likely details the history and contributions of Jewish communities across the country during this period. The book features photographs and possibly essays or articles related to this significant milestone.

Trade Card: Bazar, New York, circa 1885 Trade Card: Bazar, New York, circa 1885

Trade card commemorating the first anniversary of a bazar in New York City, circa 1885. The card features an image of a butterfly with unusual colors. The description suggests a focus on mercantile activity.

Wedding Invitation of Mary Goldsmith and Solomon Frank, and Golden Wedding Anniversary Invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Goldsmith Wedding Invitation of Mary Goldsmith and Solomon Frank, and Golden Wedding Anniversary Invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Goldsmith

This archival collection contains two sets of invitations. The first is a complete set of four cards announcing the marriage of Mary Goldsmith to Solomon Frank at the Greene Street Synagogue in New York City, circa late 1860s. A reception followed at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Goldsmith, 454 West 34th Street. The second invitation announces the celebration of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Goldsmith, to be held at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Goldsmith, 284 West 34th Street. Rev. Raphael and Rev. S.M. Isaacs were to deliver addresses at the event. The invitations suggest the Goldsmith family was prominent in the New York Jewish community.