The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-14
ANSHE CHESED,
Rev. J. Feuerlicht, Liuden Street Min.
ister

lister.
In 1854 only four Jewish families were
living in Scranton. In 1858 the number
had increased to sixteen families. when
they organized a society and called the
same "Anshe Chesed, (Men Of Grace.~
Services We're held in a private resi-
dence on the Sabbath and on all holi-
days. DIR. Cohen was the first minister.
In 1861 with q membership Of about
twenty families the society concluded to
form O regular congregation. Appli-
cation was made in the Luzerne county
courts for a charter and on Jan. Z, 1862,
the congregation was duly incorporat-
ed.
Meanwhile services were held in the
Alhambra hail. on Lackawanna avenue.
LIN 1865 the lot on Linden street was
bought and the present temple was be-
gun In 1866. The corner stone was laid
under the auspices Of the Masonic Fra
ternity. r. I.amberton. esq, Of Har-
assisted by II. p. Kingsbury. The min
lister of the congregation. Rev. Fisher,
acting as chaplain. In the spring Of
1867 the temple was dedicated by Rev.
DR.. /. NJ. Wise. Of Cincinnati In 1890
the temple was enlarged and has now
eighty-eight members.
Deborah Aid and Benevolent society
was started in 1871 by the ladies Of the
Hebrew congregation, Of Anshe Chesed,
the objects are first to assist one anoth-
er in cases of sickness also to relieve the
poor and needy. The members them
selves, however, never demanded none
tary assistance. SO that the society de-
votes itself mostly to works Of charity
and benevolence. 1t has done excellent
work caring for the sick, and relieving
the Door and needy. 1t has q regular
relief committee. whose duty 1t is to
visit all cases, and render necessary
relief. 1t has spent thousands OF dol
lars for that purpose.
This society is an auxiliary to the
synagogue, has done good work in
beautifying the synagogue and ceme-
terry belonging to it. It has about fifty
members. Owing to the great influx
OF Russians it was found necessary five
years ago to extend benevolent work
and an organization was formed known
as 1.-THE Ladies' General Relief society,""
The members have done a great amount
Of personal work. BY visiting the homes
Of these people they secure employment
for those unable to get 1t. also see that
the children are properly clothed and
sent to school, besides giving as much
towards the support of the families as
their funds allow. One of the objects
of this society Is to try to make these
people self-suppOrting, and the success
met with in many cases has been very
gratifying.
At the Woman's congress held ut the
Worlds fair in Chicago. 1898, nation
al council Of Jewish women was formed
for the purpose of extending literary
and philanthropic pursuits.
The council has representatives In
many parts Of the country. A branch
organization was formed in this city
two years ago and the special aims have
been in establishing a kindergarten
an industrial school and a literary So
ciety.
The kindergarten has been doing
splendid work and has been made q
branch Of the Scranton Free Kindergar-
ten association. The Industrial school
Is also encouraging and the girls take
great pride In what is accomplished.
MRS. J. r. COHEN.
MRS. NJ. BROWN.
(There are three other synagogues in
Scranton, the Russian and Polish, one
on Penn avenue, under the charge of
Nathan Druck, cantor; and two Hun
garian ones on the South Side, the sec
Ond but recently established, in care
Of N. Edelman, cautor. These have
each q Beneficial and Literary society.
for their younger members, bringing
them into closer understanding Of the
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