Constitution and By-Laws of the United Hebrew Beneficent Society of Philadelphia 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.
Mahasim Tobim Society: Objectives and Rules This pamphlet, circa 1825, outlines the objectives and rules of the Mahasim Tobim Society, a charitable organization within the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Congregation in London. Founded in 1749, the society aimed to assist the industrious poor by binding out apprentices, lending money, rewarding servants, and assisting boys leaving the country. The pamphlet is written in English and includes details on the society's activities and governance.
Receipt for Dues to the Society for the Education of Poor Children and Relief of Indigent Persons of the Jewish Persuasion, New York, December 12, 1842 Receipt for dues paid to the Society for the Education of Poor Children and Relief of Indigent Persons of the Jewish Persuasion in New York City. The receipt is dated December 12, 1842, and signed by M. H. Cardoza, Secretary of the Society. The recipient of the payment was Henry Hendricks.