Subject: Poverty

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.

A photograph or document related to the East Side Free Kitchen. The image includes the phrase "Blessed is He Who Gives" and the Ten Commandments written in Hebrew. The date is approximately January 1, 1920. The geographic location is New York City.

Newspaper page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated September 26, 1891. The front page features a full illustration depicting indigent Russian Jews detained at the Barge Office in New York City.

A ticket for free services at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated December 19, 1893. The ticket is in English, German, Yiddish, and Italian and indicates that free services are only for the truly poor. Instructions for return are included.

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.

Three-page letter dated January 1, 1878, from a committee of American Jews in Jerusalem (David Lilienthal, Moses Teiler, and H. Z. Sneersohn) to Col. George I. Fisher in Washington, D.C. The letter solicits funds for impoverished Jews in Jerusalem, explaining that they are not seeking government funds but requesting assistance in publishing a plea for aid in leading American journals. The letter references Simon Wolf and Rabbi Weiss. The letterhead features a blue seal depicting an American eagle over Solomon's Temple.

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.

A one-page letter written by N. Gallinger to Rabbi Isaac Leeser on January 18, 1850, detailing the plight of 25 impoverished Jewish families in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gallinger describes their inability to feed their families for a week despite working five days, highlighting the challenges faced by observant Jews in the United States in the 19th century. The letter also touches on the impact of blue laws restricting Sabbath observance.

A one and a half page handwritten letter from Reinah (Judah) to Isaac Leeser, dated December 25, 1848, in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter discusses Reinah's financial difficulties, her business selling bitters, and social conditions in Baltimore and Richmond. It also mentions family members, including cousin David, and alludes to Leeser's past kindness.

A handwritten letter from Reinah Judah to Isaac Leeser, dated November 3, 1859, in Baltimore, Maryland. Judah describes her difficult circumstances, including financial hardship and cold weather, and requests assistance from Leeser. The letter expresses affection and concern for Leeser's well-being.

Three-page letter written in English and Yiddish from S. Darhina, care of Heller at 103 Green Street, Philadelphia, to Isaac Leeser on June 7, 1857. Darhina describes his difficult circumstances and requests that Leeser send him students.

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.

Stereoscopic view card depicting a street scene in a New York City tenement district. The card was likely produced around 1900. The image shows a typical street scene in a densely populated area.