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Jewish Board of Guardians

Categories: Religion, Social Welfare

The Board of Guardians and Trustees for the Relief of the Jewish Poor Registered (known as the Jewish Board of Guardians) provided help for those who had been in the country for over six months. Founded by Lionel L. Cohen and Ephraim Alex who was its president until 1869. It occupied the Middlesex Street address, 1896 - 1956. the picture source website is rich in information.

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Jewish Board of Guardians

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Jewish Board of Guardians

1896 - 1956 This plaque was unveiled on 26 June 1989 by the Right Honourable ...

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Rev. A Walbaum

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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General Arnold Brown

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Commissioner Nancy Roberts

Commissioner Nancy Roberts

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