Subject: Jews--Charities

This pamphlet contains the text of an 1830 anniversary discourse delivered by Dr. Daniel L. M. Peixotto before the Society for the Education of Orphan Children and the Relief of Indigent Persons of the Jewish Persuasion in New York City. The discourse reflects Peixotto's views on Jewish faith and culture, and the importance of education and charity within the Jewish community. Singerman #500.

Four-page broadside issued by Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia on December 25, 1859, documenting their appeal for funds to aid Moroccan Jewish refugees who had fled to Gibraltar. The first page announces the collection, listing committee members and contributors. The third page includes letters from Gibraltar and resolutions of British Jewish organizations.

This pamphlet commemorates the dedication ceremonies of the Benoth Israel Sheltering Home, held at the Baldwin Place Synagogue in Boston on October 18, 1891. The 14-page pamphlet features an illustrated front cover depicting the building and attendees. The Sheltering Home is also documented in the 1899 American Jewish Yearbook and Sarna's *The Jews of Boston*. This is a first edition, originally issued in illustrated paper wrappers.

Billhead from B. Wolff & Bro., located at 20 Commerce Street, Montgomery, Alabama. Dated November 5, 1887. The billhead also includes information about the United Hebrew Charities, founded in February 1882. Officers listed include President B. Wolff, Vice-President M. Mohr, Treasurer M. Kahn, and Secretary Jacques Loeb. Trustees were Mrs. C. F. Moritz, L. Strauss, and S. Zadeck. The organization reported 70 members and an income of $285 for the last fiscal year.

Billhead from Chas. Dahlmann located at No. 7 Customs House Block, 413 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated June 28, 1866 and features a vignette of a clipper ship. The description also mentions Mrs. Adolph Roos, who was active in Jewish charities.

A broadside printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 29, 1869, calling for the unification of Jewish charitable organizations in the city under the banner of "The Society of the United Hebrew Charities of Philadelphia." This document represents an early effort towards consolidating Jewish charitable giving in America, predating the 20th-century Federations. It lists numerous names of individuals and organizations.

Printed broadside (5 x 8 inches) appealing for contributions to the Society of the United Hebrew Charities in Philadelphia. Dated "Phila.; Tishri 5641 / Oct. 1880," the broadside features a bold heading "TO THE CONGREGATION MIKVE ISRAEL" and two short paragraphs describing the urgent needs of the poor and requesting donations. The broadside includes a printed signature of Charles Cohen, Parnas, and instructions for sending pledges. This item is not recorded in Singerman's bibliography.

Two-page printed broadside letter dated December 25, 1859, issued by a committee of Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia to solicit funds for the relief of Jews who fled to Gibraltar from Morocco to escape persecution. The appeal includes a letter by Sir Moses Montefiore and lists committee members with their addresses: M.A. Mitchell, A.S. Wolf, H.M. Phillips, D. Salomon, S. Hart, S. Heiter, H. Cohen, S. Arnold, Henry Allen, J.A. Phillips, A. Hart, G. Mayer, D. Gans, J. Moss, and M. Arnold.

Multi-colored lithograph broadside advertising a fundraiser for Talmud Torah Yeshivat Haye Olam & Orphans' Kitchen in Jerusalem. Printed in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew, the broadside features six candles and scenes of the Holy Land. The date of publication is unknown, but the item is likely from around 1900. The broadside was filled in by hand.

Broadside of the United Hebrew Relief Association, listing five Philadelphia districts with their representatives. The obverse lists the Board of Directors and Managers. The reverse contains pencil notations of individuals needing assistance. The association ceased operation in 1894. Created circa 1890.

Handwritten by-laws of the Maccabean Zion Circle, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1900. The document is written in Yiddish and English and decorated with charity stamps in the shape of a Jewish star.

Catalogue published by Carey & Hart, located at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. The catalogue features a collection of English editions. Published in Philadelphia, April 1, 1839. The description includes biographical information about Abraham Hart (1810-1885), a prominent American publisher who co-founded the firm Carey & Hart. The firm is noted for publishing works by renowned authors such as Griswold, Longfellow, and Thackeray, including the first American publication of Thackeray's "Yellowplush Correspondence" (1838). Hart's involvement in various Jewish charitable and educational organizations in Philadelphia is also highlighted.

Broadside circular from The Board Of Managers Of The United Hebrew Beneficent Fuel And Saving Society, Philadelphia, February 1842. The United Hebrew Beneficent Fuel Society was founded in February 1841, as the United Hebrew Beneficent Fuel and Savings Society “for the purchase of fuel and stoves, for the relief of the poor of the Jewish persuasion.” Only one copy is located in the American Jewish Historical Society (Singerman 0793); it is not listed in WorldCat.

This collection comprises three letters related to the Jewish Foster Home Society of Philadelphia. The letters, dated January 24, 1856, February 2, 1860, and January 28, 1863, are from Isaac Leeser and Evelyn Bomeisler. The letters are announcements and invitations to the Society's annual meetings.

This 26-page pamphlet contains the 1833 Constitution and By-Laws of the Hebrew Society for the Visitation of the Sick and Mutual Assistance, established in Philadelphia in 1814. The Society, the first formal Jewish mutual aid society in Philadelphia, provided burial funds and other forms of mutual assistance to its members. This edition lists the officers and 33 members of the society. According to Singerman #1065, only two other complete copies are known to exist.

This pamphlet contains the first official Constitution and By-Laws of the Jewish Foster Home Society of Philadelphia, published in 1862. It includes a list of members, with handwritten notations indicating those who have since deceased or resigned. The pamphlet offers insight into the early organizational structure and membership of this important charitable institution.

This 14-page pamphlet contains the constitution and by-laws of the Society for the Visitation of the Sick and Mutual Assistance, the first Jewish mutual aid society in Philadelphia. Established in 1814, this 1824 edition represents the earliest recorded constitution and by-laws of this important organization. The pamphlet is primarily in English, with a title page printed in Hebrew. It provides insights into the structure, governance, and activities of this pioneering Jewish charitable institution in early 19th-century Philadelphia.

This 22-page pamphlet, printed in Philadelphia on June 16, 1829, contains the constitution and by-laws of the United Hebrew Beneficent Society of Philadelphia. A list of members and officers is included on the final page. This is one of only two known copies.

This pamphlet contains the constitution and by-laws of the United Hebrew Beneficent Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as of March 1, 1861. Founded in 1822, the Society aimed to provide relief to the poor and sick within the Jewish community, including procuring medical attendance, medicine, and burial services. The Society also worked to apprentice poor children to trades and promoted Hebrew education. This particular copy belonged to Reverend Isaac Leeser, with his signature on the cover and the "Leeser Library, Hebrew Education Society" stamp on the title page. The pamphlet includes a complete roster of officers and members.

This 22-page pamphlet contains the constitution and by-laws of the United Hebrew Relief Association of Philadelphia, established in 1860. The final four pages list the association's members and officers. This copy bears the stamp of the Isaac Leeser Hebrew Educational Library.

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.

Twenty-two page pamphlet containing the 1838 constitution of the Female Hebrew Benevolent Society of Philadelphia. This is the third published constitution; the first was published in 1825, and the second in 1836. According to Singerman 658, three other copies of the 1838 publication exist. The Female Hebrew Benevolent Society, founded in 1819 by women of Congregation Mikveh Israel and guided by Rebecca Gratz, is the oldest continuously operating Jewish charity in the United States and the first independent organization established by Jews to serve Jews in Philadelphia.

A pin with a lithograph of the Jewish Ladies' Day Nursery located at 1695.97 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. The pin also features a plastic key with the word "Benefactor" attached. The nursery was dedicated to providing care for orphaned and deserted children. The pin commemorates the dedication of this new home for 250 children. The date of the dedication is not explicitly stated, but the creation date of this item can be inferred from the collection's metadata as circa 1910.

This book contains the eighth and ninth annual reports of the Association for the Relief of Jewish Widows and Orphans in New Orleans. It also includes the anniversary oration delivered by Isaac T. Hart on January 8, 1863, a prayer by Rev. Dr. Illowy, and an oration by Alexander Dalsheimer of Baton Rouge delivered on January 10, 1864. The reports detail the activities and finances of the organization, providing insights into the charitable work undertaken to support Jewish widows and orphans in the New Orleans community during the mid-19th century.

Envelope postmarked March 10, 1914, from 415 West 128th Street, New York City, addressed to Miss Alice H. Myers. The envelope features a lithograph of a mother holding a child and an advertisement for The Hebrew Infant Asylum, located at Kingsbridge Road and Aqueduct Avenue, New York City.

Receipt for a subscription to the United Hebrew Beneficent Society of Philadelphia. The verso contains a detailed account of monies owed for rent, interest, and expenses of several properties owned by Mikveh Israel, along with general expenses and income from Synagogue operations. Dated August 1, 1875.

First annual report of the Hebrew Benevolent Association of New Orleans, established March 17, 1844 and incorporated in March 1849. Published in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 14, 1849.

This book contains the Fourth Annual Report of the Association for the Relief of Jewish Widows and Orphans, along with an anniversary address delivered by Eleazer Block on March 27, 1859, in New Orleans. The report details the activities and finances of the association during its fourth year. It also includes significant historical information about the Abi Yetomim Ubne Ebyonim (Hebrew Orphan Society) of Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1801, making it the oldest continuously operating Jewish charitable organization in the United States. The text details the society's founding, its mission to care for widows and orphans, and the history of its building.

Trilingual (English, Arabic, Yiddish) fund-raising broadside issued by the Allgemeiner Israelitischer Krankenhaus Misgav Ladach in Jerusalem, circa 1895. The broadside appeals for financial assistance due to economic hardship and troubles in Russia. It features the seals of the Grand Rabbi of Palestine, Eliau M. Panigel, and the hospital.

Yiddish and English broadside announcing the grand opening of the Hebrew Shelter (Hachnosas Orchim) of Rochester, New York, at 99 Kelly Street. Published September 28, 1930.

Eight sheets of four stamps each, promoting the Great Charity Matzo Fund. Features a young girl wearing a hat. Text in English and Yiddish. Published in New York City circa 1930. Associated with institutions in Jerusalem. Address listed: 211 East Broadway, NYC.

This archival collection consists of one handwritten letter and three printed invitations. The letter, dated approximately February 24, 1863, comprises four pages of handwritten minutes from the eighth annual meeting of the Jewish Foster Home Society of Philadelphia. The three printed invitations announce the annual meetings of the same society, dated February 14, 1860; February 10, 1863; and February 20, 186[?]. All items originate from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invitations are not listed in Singerman.

Records of the Hebrew Sheltering Home for the Aged, covering the period from 1911 to 1936. The description mentions 'Moses & Tablets...Well Done', suggesting the presence of related materials or documentation within the collection.

Printed invitation to a fair held on December 18, 1886, in New York, NY, to benefit the Montefiore Home for Chronic Invalids. The invitation is addressed to Frederick Cook, Secretary of State of New York.

Envelope containing an invitation to a Hebrew Charity Ball held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1882. The invitation includes instructions regarding attire and the start time of the Grand March. The envelope also contains additional notes indicating a possible purchase at a shop belonging to Scheler, a printer and bookbinder in New York.

Broadside invitation to a meeting of the United Hebrew Benevolent Society held at S. Bernheim's house on Walnut Street in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 1, 1854. The invitation lists I.M. Wise as President and A. Abraham as Treasurer. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio.

An invitation to a soirée held on January 20, 1864, at Chapin's Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, to benefit the Hebrew Widow & Orphan Asylum Fund. The invitation is printed on a broadside and includes details about the event.

Postcard invitation to a special meeting of the Hebrew Female Orphan Dowry Society of New York, held at Temple Beth-El on May 16, 1875. The invitation lists J.C. Bachman and Nathan Herman.

Printed invitation to the annual festival of the Baltimore United Hebrew Assistance Society, held on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854, in Baltimore, Maryland. The invitation was issued by Ignatius Lauer and S. G. Putzel, the Society's President and Secretary, respectively. This is the earliest known surviving invitation for a charity event held by the Baltimore United Hebrew Assistance Society.

Invitation to the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1873. The invitation lists Moses Stern as Master of Ceremonies.

Printed invitation to Isaac Leeser to attend the annual meeting of the United Hebrew Beneficent Fuel Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invitation, partially filled out, is dated November 3, 1853, and signed by Sec. L. Rains.

An invitation to the annual ball of the Hebrew Charity Ball Association, held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 29, 1885. The back of the invitation lists approximately 100 names.

This archival collection contains three items related to the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1873. The collection includes one ticket and two invitations. One invitation is red, and the other is green. David Aaron served as the Master of Ceremonies. These items are part of a larger set (see 20.437).

Complete book containing five sheets of ten stamps each, plus covers. The stamps depict Rabbi Kollel America Tiphereth Jerusalem and solicit aid for orphans and the poor. The book indicates an address of 26 Canal Street. Published circa 1910.

Letter from Rabbi S.M. Isaacs, dated June 12, 1854, to the members of the Congregation Shaary Tefilla in New York. The letter discusses the contributions received for the relief of the famished Jews in Palestine. It lists over 130 donors and their contributions. The letter was printed on a single page and measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches.

A letter dated September 18, 1855, from Abraham Hart, Parnas of Mikveh Israel Synagogue, to Rabbi Sabato Morais, also of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hart responds to Morais's request for $300 for the poor, referencing an enclosed broadside resolution from the Mikveh Israel Board granting the funds. This letter provides insight into the process of charitable giving within the synagogue.

Letter written by B. F. Peixotto in Cleveland, Ohio to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 30, 1865. The letter discusses Bnai Brith and lodge donations. It is written on the stationery of Davis, Peixotto & Co., located at 3 & 5 Water Streets. The envelope includes a printed return address for B. F. Peixotto, Cor. Sec., Cleveland Library Association.

Two-page letter from C. B. Fibleman of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated October 23, 1866. The letter is an invitation from the Chattanooga Hebrew Benevolent Association to Leeser, listing all the association's officers and emphasizing the hospitality of the Chattanooga Jewish community.

Two-page letter written by Emanuel Sampson to Reverend Isaac Leeser on July 19, 1847, from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sampson recounts a charitable act by Joseph Andrews in Memphis, Tennessee, who provided a burial plot for Sampson's deceased son and suggests that this act be reported in the Occident.

Printed letter outlining the Jewish Hospital Association of Philadelphia's fundraising efforts to raise $50,000 without a fair. The second page lists over 70 names of the fundraising committees. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1871.

Four-page letter (8 x 10 inches) penned by Isaac Hart, a Jewish community leader in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 3, 1856, to Isaac Leeser. The letter details the coordination of Jewish benevolent associations, specifically the Ladies and Gentlemans Hebrew Benevolent Associations, and their newly opened Widow and Orphans Home. Hart describes the Home's administration, school, and daily activities, highlighting its positive impact on the community. He also mentions the progress of a new synagogue on Carondolet Street and the planned summer trip to northern cities by Mr. G. Kursheedt and Rev. Guttheim. The back page includes a list of new subscribers to the *Occident*.

A one-page letter dated January 5, 1855, from Moses Cohen Mordecai in Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mordecai declines Leeser's request for financial assistance for Reinah Judah, citing family obligations and questioning the extent of Judah's need. This letter provides insight into the personal and financial circumstances of various individuals within the Jewish community in the mid-19th century United States.

Letter from Priscilla J. Joachimsen to the President of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society in New York City, dated January 5, 1891. The letter certifies that the number of children at the shelter exceeded the number of beds allowed by the New York City Board of Health. The letter bears the official gold seal of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society.

Letter from Simeon N. Leo, an insurance, note, and exchange broker in New York City, to Isaac Leeser, editor of The Occident, in Philadelphia. Dated February 8, 1864, the letter includes a ticket to a fundraiser at Niblo's Saloon to benefit an asylum for aged and infirm Jews. Leo requests a free advertisement in The Occident for the event.

A one-page printed letter dated November 21, 1853, from the Baltimore United Hebrew Assistance Society to its members. The letter announces a meeting to raise funds due to depleted resources. Addressed to Dr. J. Cohen at 115 N. Charlotte Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Signed by officers Putzel, S.G., Lauer, Lewis, Dellevie, S., and Lauer, Ignatius.

A thirteen-page letter from the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society to the Mayor of New York City, certifying the number of children admitted to their care, including their names, admission dates, and charges, from January 1 to March 31, 1895. The letter includes a separate signed page.

Letter written on the letterhead of the Society of the United Hebrew Charities of Philadelphia, dated August 8, 1890. The letter is addressed to George Randorf. The sender is illegible. The letterhead includes the organization's address: 636 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, PA.

This book, printed in Philadelphia in 1890, commemorates the life and contributions of Isidore Binswanger (1820-1890), a prominent figure in Philadelphia's Jewish community and a successful businessman. It details his significant involvement in various Jewish institutions and charitable organizations, including his role in founding the Jewish Hospital (1865) and Maimonides College, and his association with Rabbi Isaac Leeser.

This 17-page pamphlet contains the oration delivered by Reverend James K. Gutheim on the fifth anniversary of the Home for Jewish Widows and Orphans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Published by order of the Board of Officers of the Association on January 8, 1861, this rare Civil War-era printing is a significant artifact of Jewish communal life in antebellum New Orleans.

This document is a port of entry record dated October 2, 1878, for Henry Hirsh in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It details the importation of parts for umbrella manufacturing. The document is signed by Henry Hirsh, a prominent figure in Philadelphia Jewish charities.

Program for the Hebrew Charity Ball held at the Academy of Music in New York City on March 6, 1879. The program includes the names of the committee members and other attendees. The cover is decorated and features an original colored string.

Dance program for the Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia on February 6, 1873. The program is shaped like a glove and features a decorated cover with original colored string. It includes a list of committee members: H. Hamburger, Simon Fleisher, Levi Mayer, Mason Hersh, Aaron Katz, Lee Sommers, M. Rosenbach, A. Goldsmith, D. Hochstadter, and Louis Teller. This item is part of a larger set that also includes a ticket and ladies' invitations.

This document is a receipt from the Mayor's Office of New York City, dated between December 1, 1892, and March 1, 1895. It includes a list of orphans and is associated with the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society. The receipt indicates a transaction or payment related to the care of orphans under the society's purview.

This 12-page book contains the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Managers of the Associated Hebrew Charities of the United States. The meetings were held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on June 27th and 28th, 1886. The book was published in St. Louis in 1886.

A two-page letter detailing the activities of the Hebrew Ladies Sewing Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The report, dated December 16, 1852, includes information on the distribution of 300 garments to the needy.

Silk ribbon used as a souvenir or decoration for the Hebrew Charity Ball. The ribbon features the words "MASTER OF CEREMONIES OF THE HEBREW CHARITY BALL" printed in large blue lettering and includes gold braided fringe. Printed by Scheler Printer and Bookbinder. Date: February 15, 1882.

This pamphlet contains the sixth annual report of the Board of Trustees of the Orphan Asylum, Districts No. 2, 6 & 7, of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.), Cleveland, Ohio, for the year ending October 1, 1874. The report details the activities, finances, and possibly the names of individuals associated with the orphanage during that period. It was printed by Bloch & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This 22-page book contains the constitution of the Hebrew Orphan Society, founded in Charleston, South Carolina in 1801. The document includes revisions from 1802, 1859, 1867, and 1887, reflecting the society's evolution over nearly a century. The book was published in Charleston in 1887 and is housed in contemporary wrappers.

Ticket to a charity ball in aid of Mount Sinai Hospital and Dispensary, held at the Academy of Music in New York, New York on March 15, 1883. The ticket features decorative elements and lists numerous Jewish names of the managers.

Ticket to the Annual Ball in aid of the funds of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Undated illustrated card, measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches, printed on coated stock. Shows minor wear and mount remnants on the verso. The illustration depicts Moses showing the Ten Commandments to a boy in modern dress. While undated and without a specified location, the style and wording are consistent with annual balls held by the New York Hebrew Benevolent Society from 1840 to at least 1848.

This item is a ticket and invitation to the Annual Hebrew Charity Ball held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 25, 1871. The ticket features the name of the event, the date, the venue, and the name of the Master of Ceremonies, William B. Hachenburg. A separate ladies' invitation is also included.

Ticket to the Second Annual Charity Ball given by the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society. The event was held on Tuesday evening, November 22, 1898, at Music Hall, located at 213 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Admission was 50 cents.

This trade card is for Edward Stern. The front is a plain print card. [Stern was the first officer of the Federation of Jewish Charities of Philadelphia.] The back of the card is blank.