Children in front of signage at Temple Israel alerting the public to the plight of Soviet Jews denied the opportunity of migrate to Israel. The local Jewish community sent hundreds of people to Washington D. C. for a rally that drew thousands of people and directed the nation's attention to the issue.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
The Minnesota-Dakota Action Committee was organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council to help educate the public about the plight of Soviet Jews; to support efforts of Soviet Jews to immigrate to Israel; and to help sustain Jewish life in the Soviet Union. The organization was active in the national movement from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s, and highly successful in its efforts.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four members from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary hold a giant fundraising check at the 1987 Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Frema Woefson; Harriet Newman; Frankie Filister; Judy Harris. 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
Frontal view of a new addition to Temple Israel synagogue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The addition was constructed in 1987 and added a new entrance on the parking lot, a 250 seat theater, meeting rooms, offices, and elevators to make the temple handicapped-accessible.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
The Hillel Israeli folk dance group gathered in front of Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota Campus to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Group of children are shown making matzo before it is baked by a group of adult members of Lubavitch and Temple Israel synagogue at an annual baking event.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A line up of Sholom Home advocates holding shovels and wearing helmets for groundbreaking event, Menorah Plaza, Sholom Home in Saint Louis Park. Menorah Plaza currently features 151 one and two bedroom apartment homes for the Jewish aging. Mentioned on the back are Arline Bloom, Ben Steinberg and Theresa Berman on the right. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose around a harlequin decoration for their Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Fran Finkelstein, Toodie Treslimen, Jeanne Tramer and Judy Walson. 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
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary look at a newsletter for Health Day, 1979. Listed on the back in no particular order: Bonnie Kail; Arliss Grossman. 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
A young Jewish man sits amidst anti-Semitic graffiti at Mount Zion Temple. Graffiti was found on windows, doors, walls and sidewalks at the synagogue. The vandalism took place in 1978 on the 40th anniversary of ""Crystal Night,"" Germany's campaign to liquidate the Jews.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Vice-President of the United States Walter Mondale and friends pose at Temple Israel synagogue. Standing: Elliot Kaplan, Rabbi Stephan Barack, David Lieberman. Seated: Vice-President Walter Mondale, Rabbi Max A. Shapiro of Temple Israel. Vice-President Mondale was at the temple for a speaking engagement.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A group of Jewish men and boys pray before a mock up of the Western Wall at the 1976 Israel Expo sponsored by the Temple of Aaron in St. Paul, Minnesota. During the previous year, the United Nations General Assembly had passed a resolution equating Zionism with racism. Rabbi Bernard Raskas of the Temple of Aaron responded in a variety of ways including this expo, demonstrating the synagogues '+D35s pride in Israel. 10,000 prayers from the Expo Temple Wall were presented to Rabbi Mayer Yehuda Getz, who at the time was Rabbi of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear chef's hats and aprons while cooking on stage at the ""Everyone Can Cook"" Cookbook Kickoff, a fundraising event. Listed on the back in no particular order: Delores Sigel; Marcie Cheniak; Sheila Paisne; Sue Zelickson. 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
H. Bream, Barbra Keffer, Maren Yurgen, and Charles Keffer, Vice President of the College of St. Thomas look at a book at Jewish Community Relations Council/Anti-Defamation League Bicentennial Judaica Exhibit at the College of St. Thomas. There is a table prepared for the Passover Seder ritual dinner.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A group of local activists gathered in Minneapolis to plant a tree "in tribute to Soviet Refusniks," the term applied in the West to Russian Jews who were refused the right to immigrate by the Soviet government.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four residents of Sholom Home standing around a table respond to an emergency campaign by putting donated money on a plate. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Senator Walter Mondale, Rabbi Robert Shapiro, Rabbi Max Shapiro and Mayor Naftalin (Minneapolis' only Jewish mayor) attending Rabbi Max Shapiro's 10th Anniversary at Temple Israel synagogue in 1973. Rabbi Max Shapiro was vocal on the issues of the day, including desegregation, civil rights, civil liberty, Vietnam, anti-Semitism and more.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Frontal view of Temple Israel synagogue. On Sept. 1, 1928, Temple Israel members attended the inaugural service of this new synagogue, designed by architect Jack Liebenberg. The Temple's pillared facade on Emerson Avenue, the site of the former community house, reflects Greek influence on early Judaism. The five doors represent the five books of the Torah: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four female Sholom Home residents sit at tables, one is knitting and the others are idle. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose in their winter coats while standing on the porch of a house next to the Mount Sinai Hospital Book Fair Collection Depot sign. Back row (L to R): Dianne Kline; unknown; unknown; Kay Weisman; Ron Schlussman. Front row (L to R): Lil Faller; Riv Greenberg. 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
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand behind a glass display case while looking at a piece of paper at their annual Book Fair. From left to right: Bobby (Haller) Cohen, Kay Weisman, Ron Schlussman. 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
Sue Zelickson from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary poses with a cake while wearing a chef's hat and apron at an event promoting the ""Everyone Can Cook"" cookbook, a fundraising program. 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
Aerial view of customers shopping amidst bookcases filled with books at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary 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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Aerial view of customers shopping amidst bookcases and a table filled with books at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary 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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose outside and hold tea cups while attending the Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Marilyn Hellman; Etta Orkins; Arliss Grossman; Denise 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
Two female Sholom Home residents/volunteers sit at a table and fold pamphlets, assisted by a female staff member. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female Sholom Home staff members, one standing and talking on the phone and one sitting, go about their routine work. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A male Sholom Home Resident sits at a table and volunteers under the supervision of a female staff member. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Four male Sholom Home residents sit and drink while being looked upon by a female staff member. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
One female Sholom Home resident (seated) operates a loom with a male resident holding an afghan and a female staff member look on. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A group of Sholom Home residents seated at tables folding pamphlets in the workshop. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female residents of Sholom Home exercise while sitting in chairs with their arms in the air. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
One female Sholom Home resident in the foreground and two males in the background do arts and crafts while seated at tables. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female Sholom Home residents seated at a table do arts and crafts. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential,
social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two female Sholom Home residents celebrate Shabbat. One is seated in a wheelchair and another is standing and lighting candles that are on a table. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
An elderly woman stands behind the counter of the Sholom Home gift shop and visits with a standing female. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Sholom Home residents sit and stand around a table for bingo hosted by Jewish War Veterans Minnesota Department. Sholom Home has enjoyed an over 100 year legacy in providing a broad continuum of residential, social service and health care services primarily for older adults.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit on a chaise lounge while outdoors at an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Bobbie Cohen; Nettie Kaner; Ruth Juster. 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
Five gentleman hold shovels to the ground at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Temple of Aaron synagogue on September 20th, 1970. Listed on the back from left to right: Allen Freeman, Dick Smith, Louis Lipschutz, Max Bearman and Alan Levey. The groundbreaking included a stone from Jericho in the Holy Land. In 1972, construction was completed that doubled the square footage of the building, allowing for more space devoted to educational, social and aesthetic purposes.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Mount Sinai candy stripers line up at a Candy Striper Luncheon. 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
Muriel Humphrey, wife of Hubert H. Humphrey, and Jay Phillips, founder of Mount Sinai Hospital, sit at a table while attending a Mount Sinai Women's Auxiliary annual meeting. 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
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Five volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear themed hats (teacup, present, books, fountain, telephone) at their Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Marsha Tankenoff, Linda Feinberg, Myra Greenberg and Ruth Usem. 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear tiaras and playing card costumes while performing at the Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Phyllis Sudel (Stillman); Ruth Usem (Spiegel). 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table while making fake cakes as decorations for the Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Back row (no particular order): Raleigh Kuller; Bobby Cohen; Diane Cohen; Barbara Schneider. Front row (no particular order): Marilyn Shapiro; Linda Braufman; Ricki Butsinick; Susan Diamond. 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary and one man pose in formal attire at the Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed in the back in no particular order: Dolores Sigel; Eleanor Royce; Mr. and Mrs. George Latimore; Yetta Chalpin. 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
Ben Berger was a successful Minneapolis businessman and philanthropist, and an original co-owner of the Minneapolis Lakers. He was also a prodigious funds raiser. He is shown speaking at a Jewish National Fund dinner at Minneapolis' Pick-Nicollet Hotel. The Jewish National Fund raised money throughout the world to support tree planting and infrastructure projects in Israel.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Portrait of Rabbi Dr. Nahum Schulman, rabbi of Mikro Kodesh Synagogue. In 1949, Mikro Kodesh of Minneapolis, Minnesota was the largest orthodox synagogue in the Twin Cities. By the late 1960, due to Jewish families emigrating to the neighboring Saint Louis Park, the synagogue merged with a conservative synagogue and later became B'nai Emet Synagogue of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two Candy Stripers escort a Mount Sinai Hospital patient wearing a bathrobe down the hall. 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
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose in a publicity photograph wearing themed hats (books, telephone, teacup) for the Mad Hatter themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. 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
Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary point to a Life Member plaque, honoring life members from the Auxiliary. Listed on the back in no particular order: Bonnie Kail; 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit around a table while attending an Auxiliary luncheon meeting. Listed on the back in no particular order: Maxine Katz; Irene Cohn; Dorothy Rose; Margo Berdass; Phyllis Mark. 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand behind a festively decorated table while attending an Auxiliary Volunteer League meeting. Listed on back in no particular order: Dorothy Brin; Ruth Husih; Millie Goldstone; Ruth. Sjellman; Ethel Grais. 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
Children of the graduating class of the Saint Paul Talmud Torah nursery school, wearing caps and hand-made costume. The St. Paul Talmud Torah was created in 1956 through the merger of several different Jewish education institutions as a beneficiary of the United Jewish Fund and Council. Oversight for Jewish education was centered in the Jewish Education Association, which planned and developed all forms of local Jewish learning, including weekday school and Sunday schools.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three customers look at signs about the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary 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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary cut twine while making reminder tags for their annual Book Fair, a fundraising event. From left to right: Mrs. Milton (Toby) Silverman; Mrs. Marvin (Betty) Borman; Mrs. Ralf (Diane) L. Gries. 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
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary and one man pose near a large Budda holding a ""Hospital Bed Fund"" donation bowl at the Asian themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. Listed on the back in no particular order: Yetta Chalpin; Fran Finkelstein; Sam Finkelstein. 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose around a large Book Fair Deposit sign surrounded by books in a basement. Seated (in no particular order): Mrs. Mark Wexler; Anette Sweet. Standing (in no particular order): Mrs. Irving Sienfiedt; Bernard Moss; Margie Kronik. 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary wear winter coats while standing in the snow behind a large Book Fair collection depot sign. From right to left: Miss Barbara Kadesky; Mrs. Sidney (Evelyn) Nirenberg; Mrs. Paul (Sybil) Silverstein; Mrs. Burton (Carolyn) Abramson. v
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand on a staircase dressed in costume while preparing for a skit at an Auxiliary luncheon. Listed on back in no particular order: Marshie Swariman; Ardis Blumenthal; Raleigh Kuller; Judy Robins. 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
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose on a staircase with an armored knight to promote the ""An Eve in Olde England"" themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year Listed on the back in no particular order: Sue Zelickson; Rose unknown; Sheila Parsener. 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 from 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
Three volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary pose on a staircase in kimonos while holding gongs and fans at the Asian themed Annual Ball, the biggest social event of the year. From left to right: Mrs. George (Susie) Selcer; Mrs. James (Lois) Zien; Mrs. Irwin (Grace) Ketroser. 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
Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in the Hospital coffee shop behind the registers while holding recruitment signs for coffee shop workers, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. 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
Unknown volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary stand in the Hospital gift shop while holding recruitment signs for the Hospital coffee shop, one of their fundraising and Hospital improvement initiatives. 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 from 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
Five volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary take a coffee break while sorting books for the 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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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Two volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary deliver books from the book cart to a patient lying in a Hospital bed. Listed in the back in no particular order: Margie Wolkoff; Eunice Silverman (in bed); Marshie Silverman. 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 around a table in a posed photograph while preparing to cut a cake to honor the 10th anniversary of 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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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit at a table while attending an Auxiliary awards luncheon. Listed on the back in no particular order: Idelle Brand; Loretta Nevins; Dorothy Levinsohn; Evelyn Flom; Harriet Cell, Phyllis Meshbesher. 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 sit around a table while attending an Auxiliary luncheon meeting. Listed on back in no particular order: Ruth Jester, Ida Greenfield, Roz Steinfeldt, Millie Goldstone, Harriet Hoffman, Fran Finkelstein, Delores Sigel, Muriel Wexler. 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 photograph showing the front exterior of Adath Jeshurun Synagogue. Adath Jeshurun was founded 1884. It joined together two groups of Jews--immigrants from Russia and Romania--that had settled on Minneapolis's South Side. The building in the picture was, like Temple Israel, designed by Jack Liebenberg in the Neoclassical Revival style. The number three--corresponding to the number of doors--has several symbolic references, including to the three patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
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Front exterior view of Mikro Kodesh synagogue. Mikro Kodesh was one of the largest congregations in the Midwest during the 1950s. The building was designed by Samuel Bowler and completed in 1926. It features two prominent Byzantine domes and rounded Romanesque windows, as well as the three-door motif and five second-story windows.
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Governor Freeman and two Hadassah members holding a flag that is to be taken to Israel by Hadassah Women. From left to right: Mildred Rosen, Governor Orville Freeman, Mrs. I.E. Greenberg of Duluth. Rosen was a vice president of the Upper Midwest Region. Greenberg was the regional president. The state flag was used in dedication ceremonies at the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem.
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A large group of young people sitting at a series of long tables in the Temple of Aaron in Saint Paul. United Synagogue Youth (USY) was founded in 1951 to promote living Jewishly to Jewish-American teens. Part educational and part service oriented, the organization encourages youth involvement in Jewish community service work; travel and service in Israel; and reflection on Jewish identity. USY is associated with Conservative Judaism. The photo was taken at Temple of Aaron in St. Paul
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A group of young men and women sitting and standing on a large sleigh. B'nai Brith Youth Organization was comprised of A. Z. A., a young men's fraternity, and B. B. G., the young women's counterpart to A. Z. A. Both were founded in response to discrimination in admitting Jewish youth to high-school level sororities and fraternities Both groups emphasized social service, leadership education and social activity. Originally affiliated with B'nai Brith, B. B. Y. O. re-structured as an independent organization in 2002.
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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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Three boys, wearing caps and capes, hold a microphone on stage, during the commencement ceremony of the nursery school graduation. The St. Paul Talmud Torah was created in 1956 through the merger of several different Jewish education institutions as a beneficiary of the United Jewish Fund and Council. Oversight for Jewish education was centered in the Jewish Education Association, which planned and developed all forms of local Jewish learning, including weekday school and Sunday schools.
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Group arranged outside the front of the Saint Paul Talmud Torah school for the first year preschool graduation at the new George Kaplan Talmud Torah building.
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Four men stand in front of an automobile that is parked outside of Rudolph's Furniture Store. Rudolph's was a popular furniture store in downtown Duluth. Store owner Leonard Rudolph is second from left.
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Photograph of attendees of the Oreck family Seder. The hosts of this Seder were Ida and Arthur Oreck. Arthur Oreck is to the far right of the picture. The Oreck family settled in the Duluth area.
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Volunteers from the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary sit at a table while attending an Auxiliary awards luncheon. Listed on the back in no particular order: Rose Bergstein; Lilli Muenzer; Sis Braunstein; Molly Ruder; Hannah Wallstein; Mary Aaron; Rise Klei. 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 sit at a table while checking in new Auxiliary members to a new member event. Listed on back in no particular order: Bess Annerton, Delores Pritzker, Libi Stillman and Eva Rubin. 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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Men and women sit at rows of long tables for anniversary celebration of the Duluth Talmud Torah. The Duluth Jewish community at its height in the 1930s numbered about 4,000. Duluth's profile mirrored that of larger cities to the south, including a mix of German and eastern European settlers. The fact that both groups arrived within the same decade helped prevent some of the same identity-based separation that occurred in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Duluth Talmud Torah is officially named the Ida B. Cook Hebrew school, after the founder and a prominent Duluth citizen.
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Founded in 1911, the Ladies Auxiliary raised money for a variety Talmud Torah related functions by sponsoring dances and food and rummage sales. An early outcome of providing women with a role in Jewish education was a fortification of both Jewish and American identity .
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Women seated at a long table set with tablecloths, floral centerpieces and candles. B'nai Brith Women was the women's division of B'nai Brith, the oldest Jewish service organization in existence. The St. Paul B. B. W. O. chapter held its annual luncheon at the Lowry Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
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This photograph of the interior lobby encompasses the gift shop; elegant flower arrangements; and tasteful furniture; in an atmosphere both relaxed (reading and personal conversations) and attentive (volunteers attending to questions at the Information Desk).
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The Auxiliary was responsible for creating the hospital's public face. This photo was part of a series commissioned by the Auxiliary and used to promote the hospital. Accommodations are modern, well-appointed and busy, confirming that the hospital was a first rate facility. Auxiliary volunteers staffed the coffee shop and baked treats to be sold at the site.
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Photograph of Mt. Sinai Hospital Auxiliary workers at a cart with children's clothes hanging from it. The purpose of the Auxiliary was to promote the work of Mt. Sinai Hospital through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations. As with other Jewish women's organizations, the Auxiliary offered both service and leadership opportunities for women at a time when women had few management opportunities. With the hospital's closing in the early 1980s, the Auxiliary recreated itself as a foundation, and continues to fund projects in the Jewish community and at large.
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