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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This tri-fold brochure inculdes general Wisconsin map, map of lakes pasted on, photographs, rates, train schedules, and description of accommodations. ""Selected Clientel"" is noted. Brochure is cut off.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Desnick's Drug Store was located at Penn and Plymouth Avenues, a hub of the North Side neighborhood. The two girls are Reva (Margolis) Rosenbloom on the left, and Ruth Lurie on the right.
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The Lipschultz family sitting on a blanket outdoors. Frema Lipschultz is flanked by her two daughters, Rose (left) and Ruth (far right), and her two grandchildren, Harold and Maurice.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Portrait photograph of a group of young men and women in fine dress. The Thirteen Spades was purely a social club where couples met for dinner and dancing. Social clubs could be more formal, emphasizing cultural content or creating business connections.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This group of neighbors would meet informally at members' houses over the years. Their connection was geographic (North Side) rather than congregational (synagogue-related).
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Theresa (Ackerman) Berman standing in a field at Girl Scout Camp, Tee Pee Tonka, in Faribault. Jewish Girl and Boy Scout troops were primarily synagogue sponsored.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Temple Emanuel was the first Jewish congregation in Duluth. Founded in 1891, it was a Reform Congregation. Temple Emanuel merged with Tifereth Israel to form Temple Israel.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Many graduates of the Minneapolis Talmud Torah stayed together socially after their Hebrew instruction was complete. Through participation in sports, men built social networks that served them in business and community activities. Activities were paid for jointly by individuals and community organizations, which encouraged people to join by relieving financial constraints.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Swimmers playing in the water at Sophie Wirth Camp in White Bear Lake. Camp Sophie Wirth operated from 1911-1943. It was founded and run by the St. Paul chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women. It offered low cost recreational and rest opportunities for immigrant women and their children.
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A group of young ladies sit at a long table, set with dinnerware at a Sweet Sixteen party for Reva Rosenbloom, which was held at the Rainbow Café in Minneapolis.
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A photograph of members of the J. C. C. group theater performing on stage. The theater group was formally known as the "Grotto Players. The play being preformed is "The Golden City."
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A group of unidentified women standing in front of a bus. The Emanuel Cohen Center provided recreation space and social services to the North Minneapolis Jewish community. The Center was named for Emanuel Cohen, an attorney and the Center's principle benefactor.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This bi-fold brochure for Squaw Point Resort in Hillman, Minnesota includes maps, photographs, rates, and describes accommodations. ""Clientele Carefully Selected"" is noted.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A brochure for Sophie Wirth Camp. Sophie Wirth Camp was founded in 1912 and sponsored by the St. Paul Section of the National Council of Jewish Women. Costs were kept down with N. C. J. W. subsidies, allowing low income children and their mothers a week of respite from heat and city life.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives