Group From 1665

Hebra Gemilut Hasadim

This phrase translates as "Society for Deeds of Loving Kindness", a Jewish Benevolent Society. It was established on the site where Albert Stern House now is and included a hospital for sick poor and lying-in women.

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Hebra Gemilut Hasadim

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Spanish and Portuguese Jews - 2

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