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Genealogical Information from the Jewish Newspapers 1871-80 transcribed and edited by Doreen Berger ISBN 1 899536 38 8 |
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The pedigrees of hundreds of families The births, marriages and deaths of the community Obituaries of notabilities Contemporary accounts of the unfolding events of the decade First-hand reports of academic achievement, communal honours, the Rabbinical community Items on unusual deaths, synagogue quarrels, activities of the leading families Links to the British Colonies Narratives from the Jewish newspapers A genealogical and historical guide to the joys and tragedies of the Anglo-Jewish community |
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* The assassination attempt on
the life of Sir George Jessel, Master of the Rolls.
* The sudden death of the head of the Spanish and Portuguese congregation, Dr. Benjamin Artom. FOLLOW:
* The progress of of the Chief Rabbi, Dr. Adler, as he travelled round the country in an attempt to preserve communal harmony. |
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| Inside the covers of this invaluable
volume are all the birth, marriage and death entries from the Jewish newspapers.
Also included are obituaries, gossip and events concerning individuals,
reported as they were actually occurring.
The book is arranged in the form of an alphabetic index, with details from the life of each subject listed under their name, in date order. Under each narrative is listed the subject's near relatives, including those of the subject's spouse. |
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the genealogies are cross referenced you will be able to turn from family
to family in the quest for information. See how the old Anglo-Jewish families
were related to each other and married amongst themselves.
Within these pages are accounts of women dying in childbirth, second and third marriages, forgotten murder mysteries, court proceedings, heroism and academic success. Light is shed on the attitudes
of the day and class differences in Jewish Society. Read of the leading
Jewish families as well as the middle classes and the poverty stricken.
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*A library has been established at Jerusalem bearing the
name of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE, in order to perpetuate in the Holy
City the name of the Baronet, 26.2.1875
*The Bible Echo has the following: "the SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE testimonial is growing quite rapidly. And what for? To afford help to the agricultural classes of the Holy Land, and bring back the soil from its long sterility to a state of cultivation. Many will hope at last the set time to favour Zion is come." 12,3,1875 (JW) *The Chebra, composed of Dutch & Portuguese Jews residing in London, have voted a part of their funds towards the SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE Testimonial Fund. 19.3.1875 (JW) *The shareholders of the Alliance British & Foreign Life & Fire Assurance Company have had placed in their Board Room a large size portrait, in oil, of their President, SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE. 26.3.1875 (JW) *SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE gave a sumptuous dinner on Wednesday evening to staff of the Alliance Life & Fire Assurance Co., of which SIR MOSES is president. The Chairman proposed the "health of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE". He read a letter from SIR MOSES, expressing his regret at his absence. 2.4.1875 *The Pictorial of April 3rd contains a likeness of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE, Bart., and adds a notice of SIR MOSES' career. 9.4.1875 *A poem in Hebrew in honour of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE has been published by Mr. Fischer, a school-director of Buda. A sketch of SIR MOSES' life in the German language is prefixed. 14.5.1875 *The Telegraph's Art Critic describes Mr. Richmond's portrait of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE as "a picture of one of the best of men". 21.5.1875 *SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE visited the Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue on Sabbath, at morning service. He was called to the Law and offerings were made in his honour. A special prayer made and offered by Rev. Dr. Artom was offered in Hebrew and English. SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE attended afternoon service at the Great Synagogue on Sabbath. He was called to the Law, the whole congregation upstanding, and he made liberal offerings. After reading of the Law a Hebrew prayer was read by Rev. the Chief Rabbi. A large number of complimentary offerings in honour and for the safe journey and return of SIR MOSES were announced. SIR MOSES was beseiged by an immense crowd. Hats were raised and waved. SIR MOSES responded in a suitable manner. As he was about to enter a house in Bevis Marks, a rush was made to get near SIR MOSES. As he turned towards the crowd, loud cheers were raised which SIR MOSES acknowledged by bowing and waving his hat and by invoking God's blessing on the people whom he bade to pray for Jerusalem. 11.6.1875 *Yesterday's Liverpool Mercury contains an article entitled "An Aged Pilgrim", on SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE's mission to Jerusalem, 18.6.1875 *The London Figaro says:- "SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE, who is nearly 91 years of age, is still "going about doing good". The finest and best specimen of humanity is your wealthy wellborn Jew." 18.6.1875 *We learn by special telegram SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE, accompanied by Dr. Loewe, Edward Samuel & Dr. Edmund Aiken, embarked from Dover to Calais yesterday (Thursday |
MONTEFIORE
hands of Mohommadens, and this telegram is but a sample of
the innumerable words which will be poured into his ear." 25.6.1875 (JW)
*On the eve of his departure for the Holy Land, SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE presented to Brighton New Synagogue a valuable Scroll of the Law. It was executed by Rabbi Zebi Hirsch, who is one of the most renowned scribes in Wilna. The concluding words were written by the baronet. 25.6.1875 *During the week SIR MOSES MONTFIORE left Paris. 25.6.1875 (JW) *SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE - The Israclit, in referring to the journey to the Holy Land undertaken by the baronet, copies a biographical sketch published on the continent, in which there are inaccuracies, The writer states SIR MOSES was a native of London. SIR MOSES was born at Leghorn. But he was very young (we believe a child of 4 years) when he was brought to England. 25.6.1875 *SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE is making satisfactory progress. On Thursday, 13th inst. he visited the synagogue at Venice. Several hundred persons crowded round the building. Vice-Admiral Sir John Drummond, Commander of the British Mediterranean Squadron, visited SIR MOSES, and offered his services. On Friday last he embarked for Alexandria, on board the P. & 0. steamer "Geelong". We learn by telegraph SIR MOSES arrived (yesterday) afternoon at Alexandria. 9.7.1875. *The Sunday Times of last Sunday contains a letter eulogising the career of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE. 9.7.1875 *We learn from the Bedfordshire Times "That on Sunday morning, Rev. John Brown referred in terms of high commendation to the Mission being prosecuted by SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE." 9.7.1875 *A correspondent from Venice writes to the Vessillo Israelitico: We have had the philanthropist, SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE, on his way to the Holy Land for two days in our midst. On the day of his arrival he repaired to the ghetto incognito distributing charity with a generous hand. 30.7.1875 *We have the gratification to inform our readers a telegram has been received announcing the safe arrival (on Monday) of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE at Jerusalem. 30.7.1875 *On 18th ult. a special service was held before a large congregation at the Jewish Temple at Linz, when Rev. Dr. Frank gave an address on the life and labours of SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE. At conclusion of the service a considerable amount was subscribed towards the Testimonial Fund. 6.8.1875 (IW) *SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE arrived in Jerusalem on 25th ult. On the Wednesday following his arrival the baronet visited a large synagogue in the Holy City belonging to the Ashkenazim Congregation. We regret to learn the philanthropist was so fatigued by his visit he was compelled to keep his bed the following day. On making his exit from synagogue, it was with difficulty SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE was enabled to make his progress through the streets, upwards of 20,000 people. 13.9.1875 (JW) *The Vessillo Israelitico gives an account of the scene at the Departure of SIR MOSES
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EXAMINE:
. The many references to the then colonies, as so many of our ancestors had travelled afar to seek their fortunes. . The communal argument that
resulted from the application of Rev. H. Davis Marks as first reader of
the Great Synagogue.
. The commotion caused by the
unexpected death of the gentleman known as the Russian Magid.
. The strange coincidence of
the children Michael Jacobs and Jacob Michaels.
. The reaction of both the church
and the Jewish community on the marriage of Hannah Rothschild, heiress
of Mentmore, to Lord Roseberry, aspiring politician.
. The argument about the first
burials at the new cemetery at Willesden.
. Quarrels with the Jewish community
and the fortunes of the rabbonim as they moved to congregational posts.
. The treatment of the Swansea
children by their relatives.
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and so much more! Genealogists: Work out the pedigrees of hundreds of families. Historians: Examine from the contemporary accounts the events of the decade. Sociologists: Study the behaviour and traditions of both rich and poor in Victorian society. Statisticians: Research the mortality rate and cause of death of a section of the population. An invaluable reference book and genealogical tool |
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Doreen Berger
Doreen is a founder member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain. She writes regular articles on stories from the Jewish newspapers of the past and is is a contributor to the New Dictionary of National Biography to be published by Oxford University Press. She has given many talks on Anglo-Jewish genealogy and featured on the Jewish radio station 'Spectrum Radio'. Her report on the Jewish Cemetery at Ball's Pond Road was instrumental in enabling English Heritage to declare the cemetery a site of local historic interest and enable Islington Council to refuse planning permission for the site to be built on and the occupants re-interred. |
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