The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
The Ladies. Hebrew Benevolent Society.

This institution has been in existence
| for many years, and. as its name indi-
! Gates. is maintained and differed by the
ladies. 1t exercises general supervision
over the condition OF the Jewish poor in
this city and Manchester. and wherever
aid IS neces sary. it is given. The So
ciety does not act on the principle Of
mere giving for temporary need, but as
rule so helps its charges that they may
eventually become self-supportirg. often
! as much as so or even 800 may he given
| to one family at one time. 50 that the
| husband may be started in a small bust
| ness. ana in due time be self-sustaining.
Often the society is called upon to fur
nsh families that are sent here absolute
~ destitute from other cities. Furniture
bedding, table ware. and even clothing
are all provided. the husband Is found
work, and after few months OF assist
ance the family becomes independent Of
the society.
The Jewish holidays are generally cole
brated 10y the giving of presents to the
poor, often OF money, that the holidays
may be really days Of JOY for them. But
IN all its distributions the society is
guided by the work of the officers and the
executive committee. who make personal
Investigation into the merits Of each
case. The officers are: Mrs. Frank Lei
bermuth, President: Mrs. S. l.. Bloom
berg. Nice-Presdent; Mrs. Moses May
Treasurer. Mr.. VIM. Lovensten acts as
secretary for the society. The Executive
Committee is made up of Mesdames Leon
Wallerstcin. /. Thalnimer. A. l.. Straus.
Samuel Cohen, S. j. Bnswanger. and l..
y. Calisch.
The ladies are occasionally aided in
their work by an organization which ex-
lists among the gentlemen. and which
vas organized by Rev. l.. y. Calisch some
I VI years ago. IL was started chiefly
for the relief of the Russian jews who
were then being driven from Russia, but
the immigration not being so heavy now,
the funds are used for the relief of wor-
thy individuals generally. OF this So
ciety Mr.. +. Rabb is president; Mr.. Jul
Illus Straus, treasurer. and Rabbi T.. ~
C2lisch. superintendent.
The third Institution is:
THE HEBREW HOME TOR THE AGED AND IxFrEM
This institution was started about five ,
years ago through the effoffrts of Mr.. II
;. Hutzler. 1t began modestly, but has
grown apdce, ana is to-day strong IN the
directions of it's supporters and of great
benefit 10 those who have come under
ITS sheltering care. There is, perhaps.
no Sweeter charity than that which seeks
10 make smooth the path for the weary
ieet OF those who are going down the
last NIL of life. Respect and reverence
Tor the aged and infirm is strong jew
ish characteristic. and this organization |
is exemplifying this fact. The society has |
no home OF its own al present, though IL |
mas four charges under it's care. who are !
maintained in private families. and whose |
closing days are made bright by the ge- |
nal light of kindly care
The Home has a sinking fund OF about /
$4,000, the interest OF which, together
with the annual dues of its members (
and the contributions OF its friends. IL
used TO support It's charges. The or
ganization Is controlled by the officers
and Board OF Directors. which are con-
stituted as follows: Mr.. Henry s. Hutxler,
President; Mr.. p. Whitlock. vics-prasi-