Snow in Jerusalem, 1934. Yeshiva University Museum.
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Ketubbah (marriage contract) from Persia, 1840s. Yeshiva University Museum.
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Carrying Hanukkah gifts to hospitalized servicemen, 1918. American Jewish Historical Society.
“Text on back of photograph: "1918 – Carrying Chanuka gifts to hospitalized servicemen at the Ninth Naval District Hospital, Great Lakes, Illinois. Reading from your left to your right: 1. Louis Diamond (deceased), J.W.B. Field Representative at Great Lakes Naval Training Center ; 2. Mrs. Adolph Epstein (deceased), Racine, Wisconsin ; 3. Mrs….
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Weekend at Scharmützelsee – 1935
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