Four young women sit at a picnic table and snap beans. "Hachsharah" means "training" or "preparation" in Hebrew. Hachsharah were training farms for Jews who wished to settle in Palestine and become citizens. Harchsharah farms were located throughout Eastern Europe and the United States, funded by a variety of Zionist groups. The hachsharah farm in Anoka was supported by Habonim, an international Zionist youth organization.
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The Sunshine Club of Virginia was a young women's service and social club. The club's Americanized name suggests the second generation's disposition to claim their American identity: first generation organization names would have likely been rendered in Hebrew.
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Council Camp provided a summer retreat for Jewish teens. It was administered by the Emanuel Cohen Center. Seated at front is Rhoda (Green) Lewin and behind her, Louis Kahn.
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A group of young men in basketball uniforms stand with their coach for this photograph. The programming arm of the J. E. C., known as the Jewish Center Activities Association, oversaw social and recreational activities at the Center.
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Pictured left to right: Herschel Epstein, Selmer Lazar, and Irving Lichten caught by the camera in front of H & S Deli, a North Side lunch spot at the corner of Queen Avenue and Plymouth Avenue.
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Torah Academy was founded in 1945 on the North Side of Minneapolis. The school serves children K-8 and provides instruction in both Hebrew studies and traditional academic areas. The children in the picture include, left to right, Renee and Rita Perlman, George Ash, and Jerry Zweigbaum.
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A young man sits in a chair peeling potatoes while another man looks on. "Hachsharah" means "training" or "preparation" in Hebrew. Hachsharah were training farms for Jews who wished to settle in Palestine and become citizens. Harchsharah farms were located throughout Eastern Europe and the United States, funded by a variety of Zionist groups. The Hachsharah farm in Anoka was supported by Habonim, an international Zionist youth organization.
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Young Judea Trailblazers were just one of several teams that participated in Minneapolis community inter-league play. Pictured are: Shel Stryker, Al Vorspan, Bud Helper, Ed Firestone, Irv Pinsky, Rueb Kaplan, Marsh Drucker.
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Women of the Young Judea Auxiliary gathered around a table. Young Judea was founded in the United States in 1909 to generate support for Zionism among young American Jews.
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A group of unidentified men and women sitting in front of the Jewish Educational Center. By the time this photo was taken, there were over one hundred groups affiliated with the J. E. C. (Jewish Educational Center).
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Three unidentified men stand sharpening an axe. "Hachsharah" means "training" or "preparation" in Hebrew. Hachsharah were training farms for Jews who wished to settle in Palestine and become citizens. Harchsharah farms were located throughout Eastern Europe and the United States, funded by a variety of Zionist groups. The Hachsharah farm in Anoka was supported by Habonim, an international Zionist youth organization.
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Two unidentified men in automobiles loaded with crates. A third unidentified individual stands behind them. The Goldishes were one of a small number of Jewish families who lived and worked along the North Shore in the commercial fishing industry. They both fished and processed their catch for market.
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Men and women working in a laundry shop. Clayton Ostrin owned and managed a laundry business in North Minneapolis. Note the wooden steam pressing machines on the right of the picture.
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A photograph showing workers on the production floor of a hat factory. Many immigrants were employed in the textile and clothing manufacturing business.
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The Book Fair, like the Mount Sinai Ball, was a defining Auxiliary fundraiser. Hundreds of volunteers worked year-round on the sale. Books for the sale were donated by individuals, organizations and department stores. The sale itself was held at Southdale Mall in the public atrium.
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A group of women and children arranged in and around an automobile. This photograph is notable for the fact that there is a woman in the driver's seat.
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Edith Marofsky and niece Beattie Marofsky at the Winter Carnival in Como Park in St. Paul. Edith is wearing a drum & bugle corps uniform manufactured by H. Harris Co., one of several Jewish-owned clothing manufacturing businesses in St. Paul.
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The shofar is a ram's horn used for Jewish religious purposes. It is most frequently associated with the high holidays of Rosh ha-Shana and Yom Kippur.
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Men and women stand outside in discussion. Among the many services available through the ECC; events were organized for young people, affording them an opportunity to meet and mingle, as well as a chance to leave the city behind for the weekend.
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The wedding took place close on the heels of the outbreak of World War II. The Smiths are standing under a chuppha, the traditional covered tent under which the married couple stand and exchange their vows.
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Boys leaning againt an automobile while another boy leans out of the window behind them. These boys are enrolled in "Stay At Home Camp" a successful summer camping program that allowed St. Paul kids to engage in camp activities in the Hill neighborhood.
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Horses pull a wagon down a street in Minneapolis. Raphael Weinberg and his son Ben owned Weinberg's Department store, located on Central Avenue in North Minneapolis. Weinberg's five daughters also worked in the store.
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Poale Zion was a Zionist-Socialist-Laborite group founded in Russia. The St. Paul chapter in the picture is promoting "Tag Day" a fundraising activity supporting Jewish emigration to Palestine. A close look at the photo shows coin collection cans, called "pushkes" and paper tags with Mogen Davids (Star of Davids) in several of the young women's hands.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary work in the Auxiliary office. One is seated at a typewriter, the other standing a file cabinet, and the third is seated at a desk. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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A large group of volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit behind desks while answering phones working in a call center. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand near a punch bowl at an Auxiliary meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Edith Milavetz; Sybil Markus. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand outside the Book Fair trailer, a fundraising event, waving and wearing winter coats. Back row (L to R): Dianne Kline; Lil Fallek. Front row (L to R): Ronnie Schlussman; Shirley Segal; Betty Sandler; unknown; Kay Weisman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a handwritten chalkboard sign for their annual Book Fair. From left to right: Yetta Kadesky; unknown; Bonnie Bay. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose at the dedication of the hospital book cart, one of their patient services initiatives. Listed on the back in no particular order: Annette unknown; Harriet Hoffman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary, sort books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand around a table and are surrounded by bookcases while sorting books for the annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Names listed on the back with no specified order: Betty (last name unknown); Marshie Swaiman; Betty Blankman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in front of bookcases while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in front of empty bookcases while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right: unknown; Jean Gorwin (on ladder); Harriet Fingerman; unknown. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand among bookcases filled with books while sorting books for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right are Mrs. Burton (Carolyn) Abramson; Mrs. Burton (Lora) Kronick; Mrs. Melvin Sigel; Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Pink (Abrams); Ms. Harold (Yetta) Kadesky (Simon). Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose in the cafeteria while serving food as part of their patient services initiative at the Hospital. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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An member from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary purchases a copy of ""Everyone Can Cook"" from two unknown volunteers selling the cookbook at a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assist needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sell copies of the ""Everyone Can cook"" cookbook at a fundraising event. Listed on the back in no particular order: Emily Abrams; Harriet Hoffman. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives