Subject: Jewish religious education

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Broadside: Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia, October 22, 1866 Broadside: Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia, October 22, 1866

Broadside issued by the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia on October 22, 1866, advertising the advantages of its educational program for Jewish youth. The broadside highlights the society's commitment to raising educational standards above those of other private and public schools, mentioning its authorization to send students to high schools without prior public school attendance. It details the curriculum, including English, Latin, and Hebrew classes (with options for German or Portuguese pronunciation). The broadside is signed by I. Binswanger, School Superintendent.

Regulations of the Philadelphia Hebrew Sunday School Regulations of the Philadelphia Hebrew Sunday School

This four-page pamphlet, printed in 1859, outlines the regulations of the Philadelphia Hebrew Sunday School. Established March 4, 1838, the school's regulations are detailed in seven brief rules. This is a rare item, with only one known copy recorded by Singerman (No. 1596).