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An American Bnei B'rith Charity Container, Circa 1950

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An American Bnei B'rith Women's Bank Charity Container from circa 1950 represents a specific artifact tied to the philanthropic efforts of the Bnei B'rith Women's organization during that period. Bnei B'rith Women: Bnei B'rith Women (BBW), established in 1897, is a Jewish women's service organization committed to philanthropy, community service, and education. It operates independently but collaborates closely with Bnei B'rith (the men's organization) on various initiatives. Similar to other charity containers, these Bnei B'rith Women containers were used to collect donations for charitable causes supported by the organization. These causes typically included scholarships, humanitarian aid, medical research, and community programs aimed at supporting Jewish communities and advancing social justice. Charity container is made with a tin cover, removable bottom, and a hard circular encapsulating paper featuring the Bnei B'rith Women bank, logo, and mission statement at the front. On reverse a list of the causes that the organization collected for is written. This charity container was made in the post-World War II era, a time when Jewish organizations like Bnei B'rith Women were actively engaged in supporting Holocaust survivors, promoting Jewish identity, and advocating for human rights and social welfare issues. Charity containers from Bnei B'rith Women from circa 1950 are significant as historical artifacts that document the philanthropic efforts and community activism of Jewish women in America during a pivotal period of social change and reconstruction.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)Diameter: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281240024542

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