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Jews

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5096 Collections and/or Records:

Yarmulke

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0323.00005
Abstract

A white skullcap (yarmulke in Yiddish, kipah in Hebrew). Jewish law requires men to cover their heads as a sign of respect and reverence for G_d when praying or speaking G_d's name while reciting a blessing, during study, and while in a synagogue or yeshiva.

Dates: early-mid 20th century

Yehoash Bed Dedication, 1908

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Identifier: B002.04.0217.0019.00001
Abstract Seven men stand around a bed at the dedication of the Yehoash Auxiliary Bed sponsored by the Waterbury, Connecticut Women's Auxiliary. Many of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's (JCRS) beds were sponsored by charitable contributions, including a number from JCRS women's auxiliaries located around the country. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Herman Schwatt, then the JCRS medical director; Abraham Judelovitz, a Denver builder and JCRS volunteer; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, longtime...
Dates: 1908

Yetta Levitt and Family, circa 1952

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Identifier: B315.01.00007
Abstract

Members of the extended Levitt family are posing in two rows. Front row from left to right: Mary Levitt Rubanowitz, Anna Spector, and Yetta Levitt. Back row from left to right: Ronald Rubanowitz, Marion Spector Levitt, Anne Levitt Marcus, and Margaret Chizewer Levitt.

Dates: circa 1952

Yetta Levitt with Tein and Marcus Grandchildren, circa 1948

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Identifier: B315.01.00014
Abstract

Yetta Prezant Levitt is standing in front of a brick house with her grandchildren. From left to right are Carole Marcus, Linda Tein, and Bobby Tein. Isadore and Yetta Prezant Levitt came from Russia and settled in the Eastern European Jewish neighborhood around West Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1948

Young Anna Ginsberg, circa 1903

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00023
Abstract

Studio portrait of Anna F. Ginsberg, aged ten, stands beside a table holding a small purse and a book.

Dates: circa 1903

Young Children in the Judd Family, circa 1933

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00054.00006
Abstract

Three young children, members of the Judd family, stand in a yard in front of a house with a dog.

Dates: circa 1933

Young Children Playing with a Stethoscope, 1961

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00009
Abstract

Two young children playing with a stethoscope at National Jewish Hospital. The children were photographed after having heart surgery at the hospital.

Dates: 1961

Young Dancers at the National Home for Jewish Children at Denver, circa 1938

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00085
Abstract

A group of young girls after performing a dance. All of the girls are in costume. Pictured are Eva Gordon, Fannie Barrit and Arlene Ziegler, among others that are unidentified. The girls were in the care of the National Home for Jewish Children at Denver, which later became part of the National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: circa 1938

Young Girl in the Judd Family, circa 1933

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00054.00005
Abstract

A young girl, a member of the Judd family, stands in a yard in front of a house.

Dates: circa 1933

Young Juliette Lang, circa 1914

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00022
Abstract

A young Juliette Lang (Mrs. Phil Brown) poses beside a table for a studio portrait.

Dates: circa 1914