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Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-3
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 pin
- Date
- [193-?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a gold Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society pin engraved with "for not drawing ten years benefit".
- Administrative History
- The Kieltzer Society was organized in 1913 by a handful of immigrants from the city of Kieltz (Kielce) in Poland with the objective of creating a home away from home for themselves and the arriving new immigrants. They helped each other find jobs and accommodations, and they arranged opportunities to socialize with one another. As the Society became more established, it created a Free Loan Casa (fund). Members could borrow money for down payments on homes, starting businesses, and sending home parcels. Each member was also entitled to receive weekly sick benefits when necessary and free doctor visits.
- Following the devastation of the Holocaust, there were new obligations and responsibilities for the Society. Members welcomed recently arrived immigrants from Kieltz into the Society and helped them adjust to a new life. These new members reinvigorated the Society with active participation and the organization of more social events. Once the immigrants became more settled in Toronto, the Kieltzer Society turned its efforts to strengthening the new State of Israel by raising funds, buying Israel Bonds and teaching the next generation the importance of its security. The members of the Society were awarded with pins and badges in recognition of their leadership and tzedakah. As the Kieltzer Society celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2013, it remains steadfast in its commitment to Israel and to preserving its legacy for future generations.
- Name Access
- Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society
- Source
- Archival Accessions