Subject: Zionism

Certificate awarded to Gertrude Gottheil for completing a Music Gymnastics class on December 15, 1876. Accompanying the certificate is a handwritten note from Richard James Horatio Gottheil, dated May 13, 1903, to Gilbert Rich. The note indicates the certificate came from the library of Rabbi Gustav Gottheil, the grandfather of Gilbert Rich.

Newspaper issue of the *Connecticut Courier*, published in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 5, 1825. This issue features Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal for a Jewish homeland called "Ararat" in Upstate New York, with Noah serving as Judge of Israel. The front page contains five columns, four of which are dedicated to Noah's article.

This 120-page diary (60 leaves), written and signed by Charles Isaiah Hoffman, documents his attendance at the Fourth Zionist Congress in 1900. Hoffman, a Philadelphia attorney in his mid-thirties, would later become a prominent early pulpit rabbi in the Conservative Movement. The diary details his journey, including a stay in New York City, and his meetings with notable figures. The Congress addressed the persecution of Romanian Jewry and the challenges faced by Jewish workers in Palestine. A significant event documented is Solomon Schechter's persuasion of Hoffman to abandon law and pursue rabbinical studies. The diary is a gift of Rabbi Geffen.

This is the first American edition of Laurence Oliphant's *Haifa: Or Life in Modern Palestine*, published by Harper & Brothers in New York in 1887. Edited by Charles A. Dana from letters Oliphant sent to him, the book recounts Oliphant's 1879 travels to Palestine and his involvement in efforts to promote Jewish immigration. The book contains 369 pages and includes six pages of publisher's advertisements at the end.

Two-page article from the November 26, 1898, issue of *Harper's Weekly*, covering the Second Zionist Congress held in Basel, Switzerland. The article includes four photographs, one of which depicts Theodor Herzl speaking.

A booklet promoting Histadrut Ivrit, likely used to collect donations from youth. It features stamps. Dated 6/1/1948. Found in MuseumL2010.10.52.

Printed invitation to a box social hosted by the Rose of Zion Zionist organization at Zion Hall, 1851 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1905. The invitation lists numerous names of attendees.

Invitation letter to Erwin Piscator from Gabriel Wechler, National Secretary, inviting him to a National Proclamation Dinner. Dated December 2, 1942. The letter notes Piscator's role as director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research and mentions the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews. Piscator signed the letter. The invitation is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Invitation to Erwin Piscator from Pierre van Paassen, National Chairman of the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews, to attend the National Proclamation Dinner on August 15, 1942. Piscator, a noted director and the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research, signed the invitation.

Invitation letter addressed to Dr. Erwin Piscator, a noted director and director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research. The invitation is from Gabriel Wechler, National Secretary, to attend the National Proclamation Dinner. The letter is dated November 25, 1942. Dr. Piscator's signature is present on the letter. The letter also mentions the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews.

Two copies of "Is There a Middle Way?: Papers for the Jewish People, No. XXIII." Published circa 1920. The geographic location is not specified but is related to Claude G. Montefiore's work and activities.

A postcard or announcement card from the Jewish National Fund Bureau for America, circa 1930. The card informs the recipient that a collector will visit their home within the next 14 days.

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."

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.

An 8.5" x 14" letter written and signed by Mordecai Manuel Noah on October 22, 1834, in New York City. The letter is a review of the play "The Merchant of Florence," performed at the Bowery Theatre in New York City. The letter was originally folded and placed inside a leather notebook containing the handwritten manuscript of the play (also part of this collection). Noah's multifaceted career as a playwright, theater owner, critic, and newspaper owner suggests various motivations for writing this review. This item is part of a larger collection of materials related to Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure in 19th-century America, notable for his attempt to establish a Jewish homeland at Grand Island, Niagara River, named "Ararat."

Letter from Pierre van Paassen, National Chairman of a committee for a Jewish Army of stateless and Palestinian Jews, to Erwin Piscator, noted director and director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research. Van Paassen requests Piscator's signature on a proclamation. Dated September 16, 1942.

A letter dated October 22, 1942, from Pierre van Paassen, National Chairman of a committee for a Jewish army of stateless and Palestinian Jews, to Erwin Piscator. Van Paassen seeks Piscator's approval of a proclamation. Piscator was a noted director and director of the theater at the New School for Social Research. The letter is from Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 8, Folder 18.

A letter dated November 25, 1942, from Pierre van Paassen, National Chairman of the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews, to Erwin Piscator, inviting him to join the advisory board. The letter was written in New York, New York, United States.

Letter from Pierre van Paassen, National Chairman, to Erwin Piscator, dated October 23, 1942. The letter concerns Piscator's involvement with the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews and invites him to rejoin the advisory board. Van Paassen notes Piscator's position as director of the theater at the New School for Social Research. The letter is part of the Erwin Piscator Papers.

Letterhead from the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPSA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 13, 1896. The letter, written by Henrietta Szold, is addressed to Mayer Sulzberger and concerns JPSA business.

Newspaper issue of the *Masonic Mirror and Mechanic's Intelligencer*, published in Boston, Massachusetts on October 1, 1825. This issue includes a news report on the revival of the Jewish government, the appointment of a Judge of Israel, and the foundation of a city of refuge. The report begins on column three and continues to the top of column four. An additional article, dated September 15, 1825, from the *Buffalo Patriot Extra*, is also featured.

Minutes book of the Farband Labor Zionist Order, Baltimore, Maryland, covering the period from August 1, 1937, to August 24, 1953. The book contains approximately 110+ pages and is written primarily in English with some notes in Hebrew. The minutes include attendance and contribution lists, reports from various committees (including a cemetery committee), and numerous references to the State of Israel.

Newspaper clipping from Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore, Maryland on January 29, 1820. The clipping reprints an article from the Albany Gazette concerning Mordecai Manuel Noah's plan to establish a Jewish settlement called "Ararat" on Grand Island in the Niagara River. The article details Noah's vision for a Jewish homeland.

Newspaper clipping from Niles' Weekly Register, Baltimore, June 25, 1825, detailing Mordecai Manuel Noah's plan to establish a Jewish city of refuge on Grand Island in the Niagara River. The article, spanning pages three and four, describes Noah's land purchase on behalf of European Jews seeking to escape persecution.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register, a newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on September 11, 1824. This issue contains detailed coverage of the 'Explosion of The Advocate,' focusing on the difficulties faced by Mordecai M. Noah and his newspaper, the National Advocate. The issue includes three typed letters signed by Noah. Additional articles cover a captured runaway slave in Philadelphia and the visit of General Lafayette to New York.

Typescript of an article titled "Why the Jewish Religious Union Can Be, and Justifiably Is, Neutral as Regards Zionism," from *Papers for Jewish People*, volume XXXII. The paper was written by Claude G. Montefiore and M. L. Perlzweig and is dated January 1, 1932. The physical location of the item is Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 111 and Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 80.

This pamphlet, part of the series "Papers for the Jewish People," addresses the relationship between Liberal Judaism and Jewish Nationalism. It was published in 1917. The pamphlet is from the collection of Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 5, Folder 1.

Printed broadside letter from Lewis N. Dembitz transmitting the constitution of the Kentucky Immigration Society. Dated November 1, 1865. The letter explains the necessity of the society as Dembitz perceived it. Dembitz was the first delegate to vote for Lincoln's nomination as President of the USA. A lawyer, he was an early Zionist and Orthodox Jew. The uncle of Justice Brandeis, he had an important influence on his career.

Color-printed silk flag depicting "Zion," the Jewish flag, and a bar of Hatikvah, with an advertisement for Zira cigarettes. The flag likely dates from around the turn of the 20th century, given the imagery and the mention of Hatikvah, which was adopted as the national anthem of Israel in 1948. The inclusion of the Zira cigarette advertisement provides further context of the material culture of the period. The item is part of Ms. Coll. 1410, located in Box 6, Folder 102.

Silk ribbon commemorating the 'Lovers of Zion', organized October 7, 1897, in Providence, Rhode Island. The ribbon features blue lettering, gold braided fringe, a printed Jewish star, and a metal pin with an American flag.

Color-printed silk textile featuring an advertisement for "Nebo" cigarettes. The advertisement incorporates imagery of "Zion," the Jewish flag, and the Jewish Star. The textile's date of creation is unknown but is presumed to be from around the early 20th century based on the style and subject matter. The object is currently housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 102.

Booklet containing the statutes and bylaws of the Surinamese Zionist Federation, established in Paramaribo, Suriname. Published in 1941. This item is part of the Willy Lindwer Suriname Collection.

Newspaper issue of the Buffalo Patriot, published in Buffalo, New York on September 20, 1825. This issue features Mordecai Manuel Noah's "Proclamation to the Jews" and extensive coverage of the dedication ceremonies for his planned Jewish refuge, 'Ararat', on Grand Island.

Newspaper clipping from The New York Tribune, dated April 21, 1855, detailing the lawsuit of Josephine Smith (alias Barrett), a white woman claiming wrongful enslavement by Joseph Cohen and Lionel Levy in New Orleans. The article highlights the unusual circumstances of the case, involving a biracial child raised as white, and the Jewish identities of all parties involved. Additional background information provided includes details about the Barrett brothers' mercantile activities in Charleston, S.C., and Columbia, and Judah Barrett's involvement in founding the Touro Synagogue in New Orleans. The clipping also mentions Mordecai Manuel Noah's attempt to establish a Jewish homeland in Ararat.

Published in New York in 1844, this book, "The Valley of Vision; or, The Dry Bones of Israel Revived," by George Bush, proposes the re-creation of a Jewish state in Palestine. The 66-page book, originally printed in wraps, includes a map of the proposed Jewish State. According to Michael Oren's book, "Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present," Bush's treatise is a significant example of antebellum restorationism, advocating for the elevation of the Jewish people and the establishment of a connection between humanity and God through this restoration. The book is significant as it foreshadows the modern state of Israel.

Reprint of the 1913 original. Two copies. Signed by P. Abraham. This pamphlet, "What Would You Have Us Do?: Papers for the Jewish People, No. VII," is a reprint of a 1913 publication. The reprint includes two copies and bears the signature of P. Abraham.

A multi-color Zionist New Year poster published by Keren Kayemet (Jewish National Fund) circa 1910. The poster encourages immigration to the USA, featuring the Statue of Liberty as a central motif. The text includes a New Year's greeting and the phrase "Free Boat Ticket." Images of a train, a factory, and an ocean liner with US and faint Jewish flags are also depicted. The poster references "Sefer Hazohov L'Keren Kayemet," suggesting a connection to a fundraising book for the Keren Kayemet. The poster is intended to be sent to relatives.