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The Problem of Jewish Education in New York City
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When we say that we want to remain Jews, and raise our children as Jews, we run the risk of being befogged by one of those meaningless phrases in which the Jews of this generation are particularly…

Contributor:

Samson Benderly

Places:

New York City, United States of America (New York, United States of America)

Date:

1911

Subjects:

Education, Jewish identity, Assimilation, Children, Synagogue

Categories:

Political Culture, Pedagogy & Schooling
Letter to Her Son
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Dear HeartSey I have Severall of yours bearing Variety of Dates as well as Subiect, In Wich I have had Vast deall of Delight relating to Some matters, Especialy that wich Concerns Your Self. Nothing…

Contributor:

Abigaill Levy Franks

Places:

New York City, British America and the British West Indies (New York, United States of America)

Date:

1743

Subjects:

Family, Parenthood, Children, Education, Food and drink

Categories:

Firsthand accounts, Letters
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Catechism for Jewish Children: Designed as a Religious Manual for House and School
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1. What religion do you profess? I believe in the Mosaic Religion, which was revealed by the Lord; and I esteem the same as the true, pure, and unmixed word of God. 2…

Contributor:

Isaac Leeser

Places:

Philadelphia, United States of America

Date:

1839

Subjects:

Children, Education, Theology, Leadership

Categories:

Pedagogy & Schooling
Letter to Margaret Sanger on Birth Control
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 Chicago, Ill., 12/7/15 My dear Girl:The enclosed money order for $40.00 represents the forty dollars collected at my Birth Control Lecture for you. I am sure it will come very handy, as you must be…

Contributor:

Emma Goldman

Places:

Chicago, United States of America

Date:

1915

Subjects:

Emancipation, Feminism, Children, Mourning, Sexuality

Categories:

Political Culture, Letters