Subject: Jewish Women

Chapbook titled "THE DYING JEWESS", published by Mahon Day. Publication date is estimated as January 1, 1835. Physical location: Arc.MS.56, Box 10.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated July 12, 1821, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses, bore three sons, and later converted to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated October 25, 1821, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses and bore him three sons before converting to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

This pamphlet contains the constitution and rules of the Female Hebrew Benevolent Society of Philadelphia, first printed in 1836. It includes a report on the society's activities, finances, and membership list. The society, founded in 1819, was a pioneering Jewish charitable organization in the United States, providing a model for similar societies in other communities. This particular printing was done by Lydia Bailey.

A pamphlet titled "Deborah; or, The Jewish Maiden's Wrong!" authored by Charles Smith Cheltham and published by Samuel French & Son at 38 East 14th Street. The pamphlet's publication date is circa 1864.

Booklet containing the modified rules of the Chesed Weemeth, Waarachtige Liefde society. Published in Paramaribo, Suriname in 1905 by H.B. Heyde. This women's organization focused on preparing special clothing for the deceased.

An invitation to a ball held on January 28, 1846, at the Chinese Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to benefit the German Hebrew Female Benevolent Society. The invitation is printed on punched paper.

Printed invitation to the annual meeting of the Hebrew Ladies' Sewing Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invitation, measuring 4 x 6 1/2 inches, requests attendance at the meeting on Sunday, October 26, 1862, at the Portuguese Synagogue on Seventh Street. It bears the printed signature of Leah Lobo, President. This item was found with the papers of Isaac Leeser.

A Hadassah membership brochure, likely published around January 1, 1948, advertising membership and promoting Hadassah as "A Guardian of Democracy in America." The brochure includes advertisements within, featuring matches with the tagline "A Perfect Match for You and Hadassah."

One-page signed letter written by Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia to Mrs. Rose Smith on May 11, 1863. Morais discusses enlisting Jewish women to aid in the Civil War effort, mentioning Mrs. Henry Cohen's appointment as a delegate to facilitate this.

This book contains the papers presented at the Jewish Women's Congress held in Chicago on September 4-7, 1893. Published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS), this volume offers insights into the concerns, activities, and perspectives of Jewish women at the end of the 19th century. The congress addressed various topics relevant to Jewish women's lives in America, including religious observance, social justice, education, and philanthropy.

Published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS), this volume contains the proceedings of the first convention of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), held in New York City on November 15-19, 1896. The publication date is January 1, 1897.

Booklet containing the rules and regulations of the Chesed Weemeth, Waarachtige Liefde association. This women's organization in Paramaribo, Suriname, focused on preparing special clothing for the deceased. Published in Paramaribo by J. Morpurgo in 1899. The booklet describes the organization's purpose and activities.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 30, 1819, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses, bore him three sons, and later converted to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

This is Volume 1 of Grace Aguilar's *The Women of Israel*, first published in America in 1851 and reprinted by D. Appleton & Co. in 1857. The book explores the lives and roles of women in Jewish history and tradition. Aguilar, who died at age 31, had most of her works published posthumously by her mother.

Trade card advertising Chas. C. Haysom, Watchmaker & Jeweler, featuring an image of Bertha Pappenheim. Published circa 1885 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.