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Alice Hart and her daughters soon organized religious education for the children of the community which continued this for years, but by the end of the nineteenth century they mobilized to form a number of charitable organizations.The Daughters of Israel were the first of these organizations with Alice Hart was the founder and first president. Their mandate was to help the poor and needy. They also promoted Jewish education and raised funds for the construction of a Mikvah. Most members were members of the early settlers. From 1899 until the 1940s, these ladies fulfilled their mandate and also reached beyond the Jewish community through their membership in the Local Council of Women. At the time of dissolution, the remaining funds were turned over to the Sisterhood.
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Daughters of Israel Banquet1920
Saint John, New Brunswick
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The ladies from Eastern Europe formed with North End Ladies Aid under the presidency of Mrs. Harry Jacobson. Their goals were similar to those of the Daughters of Israel and in 1930 the two organizations merged.4
Ida Jacobson - North End Ladies Aid1920s
Saint John, New Brunswick
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The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Sisterhood became responsible for the Jewish education of the community's children and for preparation of dinners held in the Synagogue. This organization later became known as the Sisterhood Shaarei Zedek.6
Lillian Bassen Webber - Sisterhood president1930s
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Pageant - Jewish Home Beautiful1950s
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Sisterhood Invitation - 40 years event1940s
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Sabbath Demonstration at Trinity Church1982
Saint John, New Brunswick
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In 1916, Minnie Goldman and Mrs. Newfield formed a Hadassah Chapter in Saint John and took the name of Israeli heroine Henrietta Szold for their chapter. This became part of a national organization to support better health, education and social welfare for women and children in Israel. It became the most active and recognized of the Jewish organization. The ladies who participated conducted numerous fundraising activities including teas, raffles, art shows, calendars, gift cards, thrift shops and bazaars. Several ladies became leaders in this organization at a national level. Two regional conferences were held in Saint John in 1956 and 1989.11
Minnie Goldman - Hadassah president1920s
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Bessie Newfield - Hadassah1920s
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Hadassah Convention1930s
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Hadassah Executive1950
Saint John, New Brunswick
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