Over 500 volunteers began a systematic canvass of the city today in the campaign to secure $125,000 for a new Jewish Home for Aged and Orphans. The drive for funds is being directed by George Greenspun of New York.
The erection of two new modern buildings to house the aged and orphaned in the city will be begun immediately at the conclusion of the campaign. One structure to quarter the aged will contain a synagogue, library, kitchen and sleeping quarters. The other building, in which the youngsters will dwell, will have a completely equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, lecture hall, and other facilities. The drive is expected to last five weeks.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
