Work of a Sisterhood


 

Publication Date: March 1916

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Josephine Miller

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Communal Organization; Social Services; Women

Type: Other

Coverage: New Jersey

Abstract:

The author describes the work of the Jewish Sisterhood of Newark, including full time and afterschool care for children of ages six weeks to twelve years whose mothers are forced to be breadwinners, a mothers' club of immigrant women working on becoming a sick benefit society, a community playground, a Savings Fund, as well as a Sisterhood House that hosts educational and social activities.

Bulletin of the National Conference of Jewish Charities, 6:8