The Jewish Social Services in Quebec - An Historical Survey: 1863-1984

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The Jewish Social Services in Quebec - An Historical Survey: 1863-1984
Abstract
The Jewish tradition of charity can trace its roots in Montreal to the Hebrew Philanthropic Society, established in 1847. Its mission was to provide resettlement services for the growing population of European Jewish immigrants arriving in the city. It lasted for almost fifteen years, and was replaced in 1863 by the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Society, and in 1877 by the Young Women's Hebrew Philanthropic Society. These societies provided basic needs as well as cultural, educational, and social development for Jewish immigrants. In 1891, the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Society changed its name to the Baron de Hirsch Institute and Hebrew Benevolent Society of Montreal. In 1916, the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies was established, with the Baron de Hirsch Institute becoming one of the original twelve constituent societies. Today, the Federation is known as the Federation CJA.
Publication
Intervention - Revue de la Corporation professionnelle des travailleurs sociaux du Québec
Volume
Vol. 69
Pages
11-16
Date
Juillet 1984
Language
en
Citation
Weiss, David. “The Jewish Social Services in Quebec - An Historical Survey: 1863-1984.” Intervention - Revue de la Corporation professionnelle des travailleurs sociaux du Québec Vol. 69 (Juillet 1984): 11–16.
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